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Helicopter
Flight Training in Newport, RI
Become a helicopter pilot! Call 561-346-2816
Instrument Rating for Helicopters
 The instrument
rating course is for private helicopter pilots who wish to enhance their flying
skills and learn more about navigation, weather and the air traffic control
system. It is also for commercial pilots who want to gain a competitive edge in
the job market, and meet the employment requirements of EMS, offshore and
corporate operators.
Get your Instrument Rating for Helicopters rating!
Fill out an application
today!
Training at Newport Helicopters:
The training will be adjusted to your individual needs and previous
experience. A price example given at the bottom of this page. Parts of the
training can be done in a FRASCA
R-22 IFR simulator to make a large reduction in the training price.
Prerequisites:
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Hold at least a current private pilot certificate with an aircraft
category and class rating that applies to the instrument rating sought..
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Be able to read, speak write and understand the English language.
Steps to get a IR(H):
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Pass a written test given by the FAA.
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Fulfill the minimum requirements of flight time and training specified by
the FAA (see below).
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Pass an oral, and flight test given by the FAA or an approved Designated
Pilot Examiner.
Minimum requirements for a IR(H) - Part 61:
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Have logged at least 50 hours of cross-country flight time as pilot in
command, of which at least 10 hours must be in helicopters for an
instrument-helicopter rating.
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Have a total of 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time including
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at least 15 hours of instrument flight training from an authorized
instructor in the aircraft category for which the instrument rating is
sought.
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at least 3 hours of instrument training that is appropriate to the
instrument rating sought from an authorized instructor in preparation
for the practical test (check ride) within the 60 days preceding the
date of the test.
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Instrument training specific to helicopters on cross-country flight
procedures that includes at least one cross-country flight in a
helicopter that is performed under IFR and consists of -
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A distance of at least 100 nautical miles along airways or
ATC-directed
routing.
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An instrument approach at each airport.
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Three different kinds of approaches with use the of navigation
systems.
Instrument Rating Robinson R-22
Part 61
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Per Hour
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Total
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25 hrs. Flight Instruction
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$225
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$5,625.00
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15 hrs FRASCA R22 IFR sim.
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$95
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$1,425
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30 hrs Ground Instruction
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$35
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$1,050.00
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FAA Examiner's Fee
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n/a
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$400.00
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Instrument Written Exam
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n/a
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$70.00
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Books and Materials
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n/a
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$190.00
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TOTAL
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$8,760.00
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Course price example based on standard prices fulfilling
the MINIMUM requirements. The average student will need more training. Verify
the current price at your preferred training location.
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