Helicopter
Helicopter Training is available in
- Southport, NC
Advanced Helicopter Ratings & Certificates
High Tide Aviation in Southport, NC, provides specialized advanced helicopter training programs tailored to licensed pilots looking to expand their professional credentials. Southport offers the perfect environment for achieving advanced ratings like the Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot Certificate, and expert-level certifications, including Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII).
Located in the scenic coastal town of Southport, NC, High Tide Aviation’s helicopter training programs combine expert instruction with real-world flying conditions unique to the North Carolina coastline. With each certification building upon the previous one, ppilots gain the professional skills and confidence needed for advanced career opportunities and helicopter add-on ratings in the Southport area and beyond.
Program Prerequisites
Please ensure you meet these before beginning your advanced training:
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Existing Pilot Certificate: Must hold at least a Private Pilot Airplane (for add-on) or Helicopter certificate.
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FAA Medical Certificate Obtained: Valid FAA medical certificate required.
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Helicopter Ground School: Completion of the relevant advanced ground school modules.
Enrollment Process
To start your advanced helicopter training at High Tide Aviation, follow these simple steps:
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Consultation: Contact us to discuss your current flight hours and training goals.
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Meet the Prerequisites: Ensure you have a current FAA medical certificate and your existing pilot logbooks ready for review.
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Registration: Complete the enrollment process and schedule your first block of R-44 instruction.
Cost Estimates
Helicopter Instrument Rating
Elevate your helicopter piloting skills.
Starting at
$36,000
Enroll Now- 40 hours of dual instruction in R-44
- Optional ground instruction
- Includes books, FAA written exam, and checkride
- Subsidized Cost for Airplane Instrument-Rated Pilots: $20,925
Commercial Pilot Helicopter Certificate
Take the next step in your helicopter flying career.
Starting at
$43,000
Enroll Now- 60 hours of dual instruction in R-44
- Optional ground instruction
- Includes books, FAA written exam, and checkride
- For Airplane Commercial Pilots Adding Helicopter Rating: $36,050
Helicopter Certified Flight Instructor
Training available for both CFI and CFII.
Starting at
$14,000
Enroll Now- 15 hours of dual instruction in R-44
- Optional 20 hours of ground instruction
- Includes books, FAA written exams, and checkride
*Please note all prices are approximate and based on FAA minimums*
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