Applebee Aviation

Commercial Pilot Program

Course Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Be able to read, speak, write and understand the English language.
  • Hold at least a private pilot certificate.
  • Meet the aeronautical experience requirements of this section that apply to the aircraft category and class rating sought.
  • Pass the knowledge test.
  • Pass the practical test.
Two Schweizer 300C/CBi
 

The minimum training requirements to obtain a Commercial Pilot's License
are as follows:

  • Applebee flying seismic support mission150 hours minimum of flight time which is made up of:
  • 100 hours of Powered Aircraft
  • 100 hours of Pilot-in-Command
  • The Pilot-in-Command must be made up of:
  • 35 Hours in a helicopter
  • 10 Hours of Cross-Country in a helicopter
  • 20 Hours of Commercial Flight Training
  • 10 Hours of Instrument training in an aircraft (helicopter of otherwise)
  • 3 Hours in a helicopter in preparation for the practical test within 60-day period preceding the test.

 

 
Commercial Pilot Initial-Cost Breakdown

Hughes 269 Per Hour Total
90 Hrs. Flight Instruction Dual $249/Hr $22,410
10 Hrs. Solo $240/Hr $2,400
10 Hrs. Instrument Hughes 500 $749/hr $7,490
20 Hrs Ground Instruction $65/Hr $1,300
Books & Materials   $130
  TOTAL $33,730

No Written Test Required for Add on
Note: Times are based on FAA Minimum Flight Time.

NOTE: All number and prices are subject to change and
all hours are based on FAA minimums.   Apply for financing here.