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About
Atlantic Helicopters LLC is a helicopter flight training school based at Merritt Island Airport, Florida, offering FAA and EASA helicopter training courses including Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot, Instrument Rating, CFI, CFII, and Airline Transport Pilot certificates and licenses. The school is one of only two FAA/EASA dual-approved training organizations in the US and is also a Robinson Helicopter Company Approved Service and Overhaul Center for R22 and R44 models.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson R22 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $175 – $700/hr | $12,300 – $49,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $175 – $700/hr | $7,400 – $29,400 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $120/hr | $600 – $2,400 |
| Estimated Total Range | $20,200 – $80,800 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Atlantic Helicopters, LLC is estimated to cost $20,200 – $80,800. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Atlantic Helicopters, LLC 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, Atlantic Helicopters, LLC 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.
Atlantic Helicopters, LLC's training fleet includes the Robinson R22, Robinson R44, and Bell 206 (JetRanger). 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 Atlantic Helicopters, LLC. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Atlantic Helicopters, LLC does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.