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About
Alyeska Helicopters is an FAA-approved helicopter flight school located at Merrill Field Airport in Anchorage, Alaska. Offering training under both Part 61 and Part 141, they provide a full range of helicopter pilot certificates and ratings including Private, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, and CFII, as well as add-on ratings for current pilots and recurrent training for Robinson helicopters.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson R22 Beta II (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $170 – $680/hr | $11,900 – $47,600 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $120/hr | $1,250 – $5,050 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $120/hr | $600 – $2,400 |
| Estimated Total Range | $13,800 – $55,000 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Alyeska Helicopters is estimated to cost $13,800 – $55,000. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Alyeska Helicopters is approved for both Part 61 and Part 141 training. Part 141 uses a structured, FAA-approved curriculum with stage checks and lowers the minimum hours for a Private Pilot Certificate from 40 to 35. Part 61 is self-paced with no required syllabus. Ask the school which path fits your schedule.
No, Alyeska Helicopters does not have a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. When you're ready for your checkride, you'll need to book with an independent DPE. Ask the school if they can point you to one nearby.
Alyeska Helicopters's training fleet includes the Robinson R22 Beta II and Robinson R44 Raven I. Having multiple types in the fleet keeps your training on track if one plane is down for maintenance. Ask the school about current availability and any additional charges per aircraft.
No flight simulators are listed for Alyeska Helicopters. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Alyeska Helicopters does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.