Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 72
About
Jerry Trimble Helicopters is a Part 61 flight school located at McMinnville Municipal Airport in McMinnville, Oregon. We offer comprehensive helicopter and fixed-wing flight training from private pilot through CFI, instrument rating, commercial, and ATP. Our fleet includes Robinson R-22, R-44, R-66, MD-500C, Cessna 172, and Piper Aztec. We also offer aircraft rentals, scenic flights, wine tours, photo flights, student housing, and aircraft maintenance including Robinson overhauls.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172 (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $110 – $435/hr | $7,600 – $30,400 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $25 – $95/hr | $975 – $3,950 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $25 – $95/hr | $470 – $1,880 |
| Estimated Total Range | $9,100 – $36,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Jerry Trimble Helicopters is estimated to cost $9,100 – $36,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Jerry Trimble 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, Jerry Trimble 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.
Jerry Trimble Helicopters's training fleet includes the Robinson R22 HP, Robinson R22 Beta, Robinson R22 Beta II, Robinson R44 (Raven I), Robinson R44 (Raven II), Robinson R66, MD Helicopters 500 C, Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), and Piper PA-23-250 (Aztec). 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.
Yes, Jerry Trimble Helicopters has the following flight training devices: Elite TH-100 and Redbird LD. Ask the school which ratings the devices count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Jerry Trimble Helicopters does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.