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Helicopter
Flight Training in Newport, RI
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Private Pilot Certificate for Helicopters
The Private Pilot Program is intended for people who may be learning to fly
as a hobby, personal business or who are planning to purchase their own
aircraft. With your Private Pilot Certificate you are allowed to take family,
friends and co-workers on board your aircraft or the aircraft you are renting
while acting as Pilot in Command. The only restriction to acting as a Private
Pilot is you are not allowed by the FAA to be compensated for your skills. You
must carry a Commercial Certificate for compensation for hire.
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Training at Newport Helicopters:
The training will be adjusted to your individual needs and previous
experience. A price example is given at the bottom of this page.
Prerequisites:
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Be at least 17 years of age.
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Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language.
Steps to get a Private Pilot Certificate:
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Take a physical from an FAA certified examiner receiving a 1st Class, 2nd
Class or 3rd Class Medical Certificate. To receive your Private Pilot
Certificate, you are required to have a 3rd Class Medical. This will also
become your student pilot certificate.
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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 Private Pilot Certificate - Part 61/(141):
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40 (35) hours minimum of flight time, which must include 20 (27) hours of
flight instruction.
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3 hours of cross-country flight training in a helicopter.
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3 hours of flight training in preparation for the practical test in a
helicopter, which must have been performed within 60 days preceding the date
of the test (check ride).
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10 (8) hours of solo flight time in a helicopter.
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3 hours cross-country time.
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one cross-country flight of at least 75 nautical miles total distance,
with landings at a minimum of three points, and one segment of the flight
being a straight-line distance of at least 25 nautical miles between the
takeoff and landing locations.
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3 hours cross-country time.
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Three takeoffs and three landings to a full stop (with each landing
involving a flight in the traffic pattern) at an airport with an operating
control tower.
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