Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 56
About
Prestige Helicopters, Inc. is Atlanta's premier helicopter services provider since 1985. We offer helicopter tours of Atlanta, charter services, and professional flight training for Private, Commercial, Instrument, CFI, and CFII ratings. Our fleet includes Robinson R22, R44, and R66 helicopters. We are a FAA Part 135 charter company and FAA Certified Repair Station.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson R22 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $145 – $570/hr | $10,000 – $39,900 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $150/hr | $1,575 – $6,300 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $150/hr | $750 – $3,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $12,300 – $49,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Prestige Helicopters, Inc is estimated to cost $12,300 – $49,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Prestige Helicopters, Inc 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, Prestige Helicopters, Inc 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.
Prestige Helicopters, Inc's training fleet includes the Robinson R22, Robinson R44, and Robinson R66. 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 Prestige Helicopters, Inc. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Prestige Helicopters, Inc does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.