• Introductory Flight Offer

    Try an Introductory Flight
    for only $99

    Ideal for someone who has always wanted to fly, or as a unique gift for that special someone. Come spend an hour with one of our FAA certified flight instructors. We will guide you through every step of the way; and you'll be smiling the whole time! This is the best way to see if flying is for you. Upon completion of your introductory flight you will receive the necessary FAR endorsements for flying Robinson R22 aircraft during your training.

    • Introduction to awareness training
    • Overview of preflight procedures
    • You’ll get to fly the helicopter on your first flight (approximately 20-30min. flight time)
    • Learn about basic operations of a helicopter
    • Receive a FREE official pilot's logbook.

    We will log your introductory lesson, and it will count toward the hours for obtaining your pilot's certificate! Get Ready - once you have experienced the freedom of flight we are sure that you will be hooked for life!

    YES! YOU WILL FLY THE HELICOPTER
    CALL (877) 624-9242 TODAY

    Note: This offer is not intended as a helicopter ride/tour but as an introduction to flight training.

    • Instrument Helicopter Training

    Instrument Helicopter TrainingAdding an instrument rating to any pilot’s certificate is one of the smartest decisions any pilot can make. An instrument rating will allow pilots to fly in weather that only instrument regulated flights can be performed. In addition, The training received while acquiring an instrument rating will also make you a better pilot as you learn to make better use of your instrumentation and navigation equipment. The awareness gained from instrument training can also be thought of as safety cushion for should a situations arise such as unexpected instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). While most pilots acquire a commercial rating first, an instrument can be obtained after you acquire your private pilot’s license and have logged a total of 50 hours of cross country flying greater than 50nm as pilot in command (PIC).
    During your instrument training at Elite Helicopters, you can expect to fly on average 48 hours prior to taking your oral test and check-ride. For the majority of your instrument flight training, you will be flying in our Robinson R-44 Raven II and to save cost you can spend up to 20 hours of experience in a FlyIT simulator. Our R-44 Raven II is fully IFR equipped with instrumentation necessary for your training including a Garmin 430W GPS, King KCS55A HIS, artificial horizon, and Garmin GTX327 transponder.

    Helicopter Instrument Training Checkride Requirements:

    • Current 3rd class medical or better
    • Passed/reviewed Aeronautical knowledge areas logged
    • Training in areas of operation logged
    • 50 hours PIC cross-country logged
    • 40 hours simulated or actual instrument time
      » 15 hours dual instrument instruction in helicopters
      » 3 hours of instrument instruction in helicopters within 60 days of practical test
    • One IFR cross country helicopter flight
      » At least 100NM along airways/ATC direction
      » Instrument approach at each airport
      » Three different kinds of approaches & endorsements
    • 8710: signed endorsing student to take test
    • Endorsement: SFAR 73 PIC in R22/R44 (valid for 12 months and still current)
    • Endorsement: Aeronautical Knowledge Test
    • Endorsement: Aeronautical Knowledge Test Deficiency (61.39)
    • Endorsement: Flight Proficiency/Practical Test
    Totals  $12,500

    Sample Instrument Training

    FAA Minimum Requirement: 40 hours at block rates.

    Hours Price Elite Cost
    Flight Training (R-44 dual) 20 $480 $9,600
    FlyIT Simulator 20 $85 $1,700
    1-on-1 Ground School 20 $60 $1,200