Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 71
About
Palm Beach Helicopters is a FAA Part 141 approved helicopter flight school with self-examining authority, established in 2001 in Lantana, Florida. Offering training from private pilot through ATP, instrument, commercial, flight instructor, NVG, turbine transition, and career pilot programs, PBH maintains an in-house fleet of Robinson R22, Robinson R44, Bell 206, and an ELITE simulation AATD. Approved for veterans and authorized to enroll non-immigrant alien students.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson R22 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $185 – $730/hr | $12,800 – $51,100 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $120/hr | $600 – $2,400 |
| Estimated Total Range | $15,100 – $60,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Palm Beach Helicopters is estimated to cost $15,100 – $60,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Palm Beach Helicopters is approved for both Part 61 and Part 141 training. Part 141 uses a structured, FAA-approved curriculum with stage checks and lowers the minimum hours for a Private Pilot Certificate from 40 to 35. Part 61 is self-paced with no required syllabus. Ask the school which path fits your schedule.
No, Palm Beach 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.
Palm Beach Helicopters's training fleet includes the Robinson R22, Robinson R44, and Bell 206 (Jet Ranger). 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, Palm Beach Helicopters has the following flight training device: ELITE Simulation Solutions TH-22SM. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Palm Beach Helicopters does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.