Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 62
About
Orbic Helicopters offers helicopter flight training, tours, charters, and aerial services in Southern California. Based at Camarillo Airport, they provide personalized one-on-one instruction for private, instrument, commercial, CFI, and CFII helicopter certificates using a fleet of Robinson R22, R44, and Magni M16 gyroplane aircraft. They also offer scenic tours in Santa Barbara and Ventura County, charter flights, utility services, and aerial photography.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson R22 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $210 – $840/hr | $14,700 – $58,800 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $305 – $1,220/hr | $12,800 – $51,200 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $160/hr | $800 – $3,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $28,300 – $113,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Orbic Helicopters is estimated to cost $28,300 – $113,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Orbic 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, Orbic 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.
Orbic Helicopters's training fleet includes the Robinson R22, Robinson R44 Cadet (R44 Cadet), Robinson R44 Raven, Robinson R44 Raven II, and Magni M16 (M16 Tandem Trainer). 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 Orbic Helicopters. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Orbic Helicopters does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.