hmm. how much of sales tax, checkride fees, pre/post-flights, ground school, etc included?
USD 30k for 150h of training, even if 'minimum' dual instruction (oh, not that smart or likely) and rest banging round solo, still.
Is that for ab initio heli training or they expect you to have some fixed wing time or PPL? That'd be more realistic. Anyway, FAA cross-crediting of PIC and TT hours is nice for CPLs, but may not get you to required standard in chopper cockpit doing 'add-on' ratings.
Don't forget all quotes (based on mins) tend to be unrealistic. Plus, Florida schools don't have the lowest rates for rotary training out of the whole USA anyway. Not that it varies wildly.. all the stuff like sales tax, fuel surcharge, briefings, adequate ground if required, etc, adds up.
Training in USA
hi all, just getting my cash sorted to do CPL (H) in Florida. There's a school there and just wondering if they are any good??
ORLANDO FLIGHT TRAINING in Orlando. They are offering a cpl 150 hours course (I know it might take longer) for $28,595 plus accommadation.
As for Helicopter Academy, people may get away with some 'pay to fly' hours for heli pilots, students etc, but strictly speaking it's still work for comm company.. Even if unpaid..