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Excellent
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About
Sevier County Choppers is a full-service aviation operation based at the Gatlinburg–Pigeon Forge Airport in Sevierville, TN. They offer helicopter and fixed-wing flight training from discovery flights to a Professional Pilot Program (Private through CFII), FAA-certified Robinson helicopter overhauls, helicopter parts and maintenance, and scenic helicopter tours over the Great Smoky Mountains.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Socata TB-9 (Tampico) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $125 – $500/hr | $8,800 – $35,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $15 – $60/hr | $300 – $1,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $10,700 – $42,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Sevier County Choppers is estimated to cost $10,700 – $42,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Sevier County Choppers 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.
Yes, Sevier County Choppers has a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. You can schedule your checkride directly through the school instead of finding an independent examiner on your own. In many areas DPE wait times have stretched to weeks or months, so this is worth factoring in when choosing a school.
Sevier County Choppers's training fleet includes the Robinson R22, Robinson R44, Piper PA-28 (Archer), and Socata TB-9 (Tampico). 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 Sevier County Choppers. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Sevier County Choppers does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.