Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 57
About
Rogue Aviation is a helicopter flight school and tour operator based at John Wayne Airport (KSNA) in Orange County, CA, and Long Beach Airport (LGB). They offer helicopter flight training for Private, Commercial, Instrument, CFI, and CFII certificates, as well as discovery flights, R66 turbine transition training, helicopter rentals, tours, photo flights, and aerial cinematography.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson R22 Beta II (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $170 – $690/hr | $12,000 – $48,200 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $160/hr | $800 – $3,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $14,500 – $58,100 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Rogue Aviation is estimated to cost $14,500 – $58,100. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Rogue Aviation 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, Rogue Aviation 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.
Rogue Aviation's training fleet includes the Robinson R66, Robinson R22 Beta II, and Robinson R44 (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.
No flight simulators are listed for Rogue Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Rogue Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.