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About
New England Helicopter Academy (NEHA) is a helicopter flight training school located at Plymouth Municipal Airport in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Established in 2002, NEHA offers Part 61 and Part 141 helicopter pilot training including Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot, and Certified Flight Instructor courses. Training is conducted in Schweizer Model 300 helicopters, and students fly along the beaches of Cape Cod, through cities like Boston and Providence, and across a variety of controlled and uncontrolled airports.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schweizer 300 CBI (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $225 – $900/hr | $15,800 – $63,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $225 – $900/hr | $9,500 – $37,800 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $130/hr | $650 – $2,600 |
| Estimated Total Range | $25,900 – $103,400 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at New England Helicopter Academy is estimated to cost $25,900 – $103,400. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, New England 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, New England 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.
New England Helicopter Academy's training fleet includes the Schweizer 300 CBI and Schweizer 300. 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 New England Helicopter Academy. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, New England Helicopter Academy does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.