Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 58
About
C-R Helicopters is New England's leading source for helicopter flight training, photo flights, and is an authorized Robinson Helicopter dealer and service center for the R22 and R44. FAA Part 141 certified for private helicopter license. Serving New England since 2002.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson R22 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $145 – $570/hr | $10,000 – $39,900 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $145 – $570/hr | $6,000 – $23,900 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $25 – $100/hr | $500 – $2,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $16,500 – $65,800 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at CR Helicopters is estimated to cost $16,500 – $65,800. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, CR Helicopters operates under Part 61. Training is self-paced: you and your instructor set the curriculum rather than following a pre-approved syllabus. The FAA minimum for a Private Pilot Certificate under Part 61 is 40 flight hours, though most students need 60 to 70.
No, CR 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.
CR Helicopters's training fleet includes the Robinson R22 and Robinson R44 (Raven). 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 CR Helicopters. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, CR Helicopters does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.