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About
Helicopter Academy is a rotorcraft-only flight school based at North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines, Florida (near Miami), offering helicopter pilot training programs since 1986. Training includes Private Pilot Helicopter (PPL-H), Commercial Pilot Helicopter (CPL-H), CFI, and career pilot pathways using Robinson R-22 and R-44 aircraft under FAA Part 61.
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 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $20,200 – $80,600 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Helicopter Academy is estimated to cost $20,200 – $80,600. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Helicopter Academy 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, Helicopter Academy 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.
Helicopter Academy trains in the Robinson R22. Contact the school for current availability and hourly rental rates.
No flight simulators are listed for Helicopter Academy. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Helicopter Academy does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.