Pricing

Tomlinson Aviation is an approved Part 141 flight school. This means we can offer you the ability to complete your rating using our Part 141 syllabus, or you can train at your own pace under Part 61. We believe in simple, straight-forward pricing for flight training. Our price per flight hour of $285 in the Schweizer 300CB includes the instructor as well as pre and post-flight briefings, fuel, and insurance. The FAA requires you to fly a minimum number of hours to be eligible for a certificate under FAR Part 61 and 141. Keep in mind that individual requirements may vary depending upon each person's abilities. A motivated, conscientious student can reduce his or her total time of ground instruction by studying material at home. We do not require program flight courses to be paid in advance, but we request a positive balance of $1,000 on account. All unused time is totally (100%) refundable. FAA examiner fees are not included in our price schedule.

Initial Helicopter Rating Requirements
FAA flight minimums for:

Private Pilot Course (Schweizer 300CB):
Flight time: 40hrs @ $285
$11,400.00
Ground Instruction: 25hrs @$45 (average)
$1,125.00

$12,525.00
Average completion time 6 weeks
*Reference FAR 61.105 and 61.109 for requirements
*For Add–On Reference 61.109C and 61.63 Flight Time: min 30hrs

Commercial Pilot Course (Schweizer 300CB):
Flight time: 150hrs @ $285
$42,750.00
Ground Instruction: 35hrs @$45 (average)
$1,575.00

$40,975.00
Average completion time 16 weeks
*Reference FAR part 61.125 and 61.129 for requirements
*For Add-On Reference 61.129C and 61.63 Flight Time: min 50hrs

Instrument Rating Course (Schweizer 300CB):
Flight time: 40hrs @ $295 (actual or simulated)
$11,800.00
Ground Instruction: 35hrs @$45 (average)
$1,575.00

$13,375.00
*For Additional Rating to Helicopter Reference 61.65
Flight Time: min 15 hrs
Prior experience required: Must hold a valid private pilot helicopter certificate.
Note: The Instrument Rating Course may be combined with the Commercial Course to make it more cost effective. (Reference FAR 61.65)

Airline Transport Pilot Prep Course:
Flight time: 10hrs @ $295
$2,950.00
Ground Instruction: 15hrs @$45 (average)
$675.00

$3,625.00
*For Additional Rating to Helicopter Reference 61.65
Prior experience required: Applicant must meet the requirements under FAR 61.153, 61.155, 61.161.

Certified Flight Instructor Course (Schweizer 300CB):
Flight time: 15hrs @ $315 (average)
$4,725.00
Ground Instruction: 20hrs @$45 (average)
$900.00

$5,625.00
Note: If you have no prior flight training experience with Tomlinson Aviation, we require 15 hours of flight training @ $375 per hour for the Certified Instructor Course.

Certified Flight Instrument Instructor Course (Schweizer 300CB):
Flight time: 15hrs @ $295 (average)
$4,425.00
Ground Instruction: 20hrs @$45 (average)
$900.00

$5325.00
Prior experience required: Must hold a valid Certified Flight Instructor certificate, and a valid Instrument certificate.

Turbine Transition Helicopter:
Flight time: 10hrs @ $975
$9,750.00
Ground Instruction: 20hrs @$45
$900.00

$10,650.00
Prior experience required: Must hold a valid private helicopter certificate.

All ADD-ON RATINGS are tailored to fit each individual in the most cost-effective manner possible. Please call us for further information at 1-877-FLY-HELO.

Initial Helicopter Rating Requirements Part 141 (Schweizer 300CB)

Private Pilot Course (Schweizer 300CB):
Flight time: 35hrs @ $285
$9,975.00
Ground Instruction: 51hrs @$45
$2,295.00

$12,270.00

Commercial Pilot Course (Schweizer 300CB):
Flight time: 115hrs @ $285
$32,775.00
Ground Instruction: 89hrs @ $45
$4,005.00

$36,780.00