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About
White Pine Helicopters is a helicopter flight training, aerial photography, sightseeing tours, rides, maintenance, and sales company located at Oakland County International Airport in Waterford, Michigan. They offer training in Robinson R-22 and R-44 helicopters as well as a FLYIT AATD simulator, with ratings from private pilot through CFI and CFII.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson R22 BII (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $215 – $850/hr + $5 – $20/hr surcharge | $15,200 – $60,900 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $150/hr | $1,575 – $6,300 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $150/hr | $750 – $3,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $17,600 – $70,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Magnum Helicopters, LLC is estimated to cost $17,600 – $70,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Magnum Helicopters, LLC 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, Magnum 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.
Magnum Helicopters, LLC's training fleet includes the Robinson R22 BII, Robinson R44 I (Raven I), and Robinson R44 II (Raven II). 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, Magnum Helicopters, LLC has the following flight training device: FLYIT. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
Yes, Magnum Helicopters, LLC charges a fuel surcharge on top of their rental rates. Ask the school how it is calculated before you start training.