How long will it take me to get a private
pilot license? What are the physical requirements for
a helicopter pilot's license? Seventeen is the minimum age required to obtain a private pilot
license. There is no maximum age limitation or restriction. Applicants must
be in good general health, with eyesight correctable to 20/20 and normal color
vision. What are the requirements for a commercial
helicopter pilots license? What can you do with a commercial license
you can't do with a private license? Flying a helicopter (rotor wing) is dramatically different
from flying an airplane (fixed wing) aircraft. The navigation, weather, and
FAA rules are mostly the same however. 30 Hours Minimum Flight Time Required
F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions
At least one hour of flight time per week is recommended, so that you may
more readily establish a continual learning environment from which you can
become thoroughly familiarized with the aircraft and its' systems. As your
level of skill increases, and you begin to feel more comfortable with your
command of the helicopter, you may choose to log additional time and accelerate
the pace of your personal program. All operations at Horizon are supported
by a fully equipped and staffed maintenance facility, for your safety and
convenience.
Seventeen is the minimum age required to obtain a private pilot license. There
is no maximum age limitation or restriction. Applicants must be in good general
health, with eyesight correctable to 20/20 and normal color vision.
40 Hours Minimum Flight Time Required
20 Hours Dual
10 Hours Solo
6 Hours Cross Country (3 dual / 3 solo)
3 Hours Dual Night Flight
Takeoffs and Landings in Airport Traffic Areas
What are the physical requirements for a private helicopter
pilot's license?
40 Hours Minimum Flight Time Required
20 Hours Dual
10 Hours Solo
6 Hours Cross Country (3 dual / 3 solo)
3 Hours Dual Night Flight
Takeoffs and Landings in Airport Traffic Areas
The same as a private license and
150 Hours of Flight Time Required:
20 Hours of Dual Instruction
110 Hours Pilot in Command/Solo
30 Hours additional Dual/Solo
Charge for services.
15 Hours Dual
10 Hours Solo
5 Hours additional Dual/Solo
6 Hours Cross Country (3 dual / 3 solo)
3 Hours Dual Night Flight
Takeoffs and Landings in Airport Traffic Areas
What are the Federal examination requirements required
to obtain a helicopter pilots license in order of occurrence?
Flight Physical (required before solo flight)
Written Test (administered by F.A.A. - 60 multiple choice questions)
Oral Test (given by a F.A.A. examiner - approx. 1.5 hours)
Flight Test (given by same F.A.A. examiner - approx. 1.0 hours)