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Locations:

Main Office

Redding Municipal Airport
3770 Flight Avenue
Redding, CA 96002

Driving Directions
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From I-5, exit Knighton Road and go East approx. 2 miles to Airport Road. Turn left on Airport Road, continue about one block North to Flight Avenue and turn right. We are the large blue hangar at the end of Flight Ave just North of the Fire Station.

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Chico Airport

Chico Municipal Airport
Chico, CA
By Appointment Only.
No walk-ins at this time, please.

Driving Directions
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From CA-99, exit Eaton Road and go East approx. 1 1/2 miles to Cohasset Road. Turn left on Cohasset Road, continue about 1 1/2 miles North to Airpark Blvd and turn left.

Flight Instruction

For some its just being able to fly, for others its planning for a career. We've been helping people realize their flying dreams for decades. Many of our former students have gone on to establish themselves as part of this unique flying community.

Some of the Training Courses We Offer

R22 DISCOVERY FLIGHT SPECIAL $150

Great for first-timers and even rated pilots who want to try out the R22 or our school.

*Note: The maximum seat weight is 240 lb. Students at/near the maximum seat weight have the option to take our R44 Discovery Flight if weight and balance prevents R22 flight (see below).

Our Discovery Flights Include:

- 1 hour of ground instruction including FAA required SFAR 73 Awareness Training & Endorsement

- 30 minutes of log-able flight instruction with hands-on experience

- Student Pilot Logbook

R44 DISCOVERY FLIGHT SPECIAL $275

Great for first-timers and even rated pilots who want to try out the R44 or our school.

The R44 is a four place, larger and faster helicopter capable of carrying larger passengers and more overall weight than the R22. It even outruns the popular Bell Jet Ranger! This is the best option for students near or above 240 lbs.

The R44 Discovery Flights Also Include:

- 1 hour of ground instruction including FAA required SFAR 73 Awareness Training & Endorsement

- 30 minutes of log-able flight instruction with hands-on experience

- Student Pilot Logbook

Helicopter License and Rating Courses

PRIVATE PILOT HELICOPTER

FAA Requirements:

1. Obtain an FAA medical certificate

2. Pass an FAA written examination

3. Pass an FAA oral and flight test

4. Obtain 40 hours of flight time to include 10 hours of solo

Course includes the following:

1. 30 hours dual instruction $7350

2. 10 hours solo practice $2100

3. 35 hours ground instruction $1575 $11,025*

PRIVATE PILOT ADD-ON HELICOPTER

FAA Requirements:

1. Hold a pilot certificate

2. Hold an FAA medical certificate

3. Pass an FAA oral and flight test

4. Obtain 30 hours of flight time in helicopters to include 10 hours solo

Course includes the following:

1. 20 hours dual instruction $4900

2. 10 hours solo practice $2100

3. 20 hours ground instruction $900

$7,900*

INSTRUMENT HELICOPTER

FAA Requirements:

1. Hold a private pilot certificate

2. Pass an FAA written examination

3. Pass an FAA oral and flight test

4. Obtain 40 hours of flight time

Course includes the following:

1. 40 hours dual instruction $9800

2. 30 hours ground instruction $1350
$11,150*

INSTRUMENT ADD-ON HELICOPTER

FAA Requirements:

1. Hold a private pilot helicopter license

2. Hold an airplane instrument rating

3. Hold a valid medical certificate

4. Pass an FAA oral and flight test

5. Obtain 15 hours of instrument instruction in helicopters

Course includes the following:

1. 15 hours instrument instruction $3825

2. 5 hours ground instruction $225
$4050*

COMMERCIAL PILOT HELICOPTER

FAA Requirements:

1. Complete the Private Pilot Helicopter Course

2. Pass an FAA written examination

3. Pass an FAA oral and flight test

4. Obtain 150 hours of flight time to include 50 hours in helicopter and 100 PIC

Course includes the following:

1. 20 hours of dual instruction $4900

2. 100 hours of Solo (PIC) $21000

3. 10 hours IFR instruction $2550

4. 25 hours ground instruction $1125

$29,575*

MOUNTAIN COURSE HELICOPTER

Pre-requisite

1. Hold a private pilot rating in helicopters

Course includes the following:

1. 15 hours dual instruction $3675

2. 5 hours ground instruction $225

$3900*

FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR HELICOPTER

FAA Requirements:

1. Hold a commercial pilot-helicopter certificate

2. Hold an FAA second-class medical certificate

3. Pass two FAA written examinations

4. Obtain sufficient dual instruction for proficiency

Course Includes the following:

1. 25 hours dual instruction $6125

2. 25 hours ground instruction $1125

$7250*

ADDITIONAL COSTS - Approximated

FAA written examinations $90

FAA practical examinations $400

FAA Medical Exam (including certificate) $85

Books & Supplies $250

Headset $350

*All prices are based on the current BLOCK RATE for flight time and are subject to change. All flight training fees must be deducted from student accounts. A positive account balance must be maintained throughout the course of training. Credit card customers may incur a service charge. Body weight and other enrollment restrictions apply.

Payment is required for all services including introductory flights at the time rendered.