Castor Aviation Ltd. [private courses]

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Welcome to Castor Aviation Ltd. fellow aviator! We are here to help you convert your fixed-wing rating to a more desirable rotorcraft rating. Below is a brief description of what this entails.

During your private pilot add-on training you will get:

  • 10 hours ground instruction covering; helicopter components, systems, basic aerodynamics; weight-and balance, FAA regulations, heliports.
  • 23 hours dual flight instruction covering; basic procedures and flight maneuvers, pre-solo instruction, advanced maneuvers, night and cross-country flying, test preparation.
  • 10 hours solo flight covering 7 hours local maneuvers, 3 hours cross-country.

Cost break-down:

  • Dual Instruction_____________________| 23 hr @ $280.00/hr |_____________________$6,440.00*
  • Solo Flight _________________________| 10 hr @ $240.00/hr |_____________________$2,400.00*
  • Ground Instruction___________________| 10 hr @ $40.00 / hr |_______________________$400.00*
  • Written Test________________________| ___1 @ $95.00 __ _ |________________________$95.00
  • Flight Test ________________________| 1 FREE w/FAA examiner |_______________________$0.00
  • Flight time during test________________| approx. 1 hr @ $240.00|______________________$240.00*
  • Books & Supplies_______________________| approx. $50.00|___________________________$50.00

TOTAL____________________________________________________$9,625.00*

*These Figures are estimates based off of the FAA minimum standards to receive your ratings, depending on personal aptitude and motivation levels prices will vary.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     
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