Specialized Certifications - Helicopter
For inquiries about or enrollment in any certification listed below:
Contact:
Stacey Yancey
Specialized Certification
Specialist
Phone: 478-448-1024
E-mail: 
SFTH 500 - Discovery Flight
Description: Discover your interest in learning to fly by taking a short Discovery Flight in a helicopter (Schweizer 300CB). Individuals must be at least 11 years of age to be eligible and may not be accompanied by anyone else. Individuals under the age of 11 are not permitted to take a Discovery Flight. A Discovery Flight includes: one half hour of ground instruction and one half hour of flight instruction.
Cost:The price for a Discovery Flight in a Schweizer 300CB helicopter is $75.
Schedule: Discovery Flights are scheduled by appointment only and depend on availability of instructor and aircraft.
SFTH 501 - Introductory Flight Lesson
Description: Discover your interest in learning to fly by taking an introductory flight lesson in a helicopter (Schweizer 300CB). Individuals must be at least 16 years of age to be eligible and may not be accompanied by anyone else. Individuals under the age of 16 are not permitted to take an Introductory Flight. An Introductory Flight includes: one hour of ground instruction and one hour of flight instruction.
Cost: The price for an introductory flight lesson in a helicopter is $150.
Schedule: Introductory flights are scheduled by appointment only and depend on availability of instructor and aircraft.
SFTH 510 - Flight Instruction Helicopter
(5 Hour Block)
Description: Five hours of flight instruction appropriate for any phase of aviation training.
Cost: The cost for five hours of flight instruction for a helicopter (Schweizer 300CB) is $1450. Books and materials are not included.
Schedule: Training is scheduled by appointment only and depends on instructor availability.
SFTH 511 - Ground Instruction Helicopter
(5 Hour Block)
Description: Five hours of ground instruction appropriate for any phase of aviation training.
Cost: The cost for five hours of ground instruction is $160. Books and materials are not included.
Schedule: Training is scheduled by appointment only and depends on instructor availability.
SFTH 520 - Flight Instruction Helicopter
(10 Hour Block)
Description: Ten hours of flight instruction appropriate for any phase of aviation training.
Cost: The cost for ten hours of flight instruction for a helicopter (Schweizer 300CB) is $2900. Books and materials are not included.
Schedule: Training is scheduled by appointment only and depends on instructor availability.
SFTH 530, 531, 532- Flight Review
Description: A pilot is normally required by the FAA to complete a flight review with an authorized instructor every 24 months. According to FAR 61.56, a flight review consists of a minimum of 1 hour of flight instruction and 1 hour of ground instruction, covering current general operating rules and flight rules under FAR Part 91, and a review of those maneuvers and procedures that, at the discretion of the person giving the review, are necessary for the pilot to demonstrate the safe exercise of the privileges of the pilot certificate. A flight review can be conducted in any aircraft for which the pilot is rated.
Cost: The costs for flight reviews vary with the amount of time required as determined by the instructor. Please call for cost information. SFTA 530 AND SFTA 531 refer to training in a Schweizer 300CB.
| CLASS NO. | CLASS NAME | HOURLY COST |
|---|---|---|
| SFTA 530 | Flight Review | $322 |
| SFTA 531 | Additional Flight Hour | $290 |
| SFTA 532 | Additional Ground Hour | $32 |
Schedule: Training is scheduled by appointment only and depends on instructor availability.