Professional Pilot – CFI Program
The -No BS- ULA Professional Pilot CFI Program: Designed ONLY for the committed, No BS, 5 day a week, “I want to be a helicopter pilot” student.
The ULA Advantage: What YOU get…Is the Training and hours you really NEED, to compete and have a job in the helicopter industry.
The ULA Advantage: What you DON’T get are the undisclosed hidden costs that have become an unfortunate trademark of the flight school industry.
SFAR 73 to Part 61: Aeronautical Experience: No Certified Flight Instructor may provide instruction in a Robinson R-22 unless that instructor ---, has had at least 200 flight hours in helicopter, 50 flight hours of which were in the R-22.
The Program:
• ULA does not compromise. Upper Limit Aviation developed Individual Syllabi for each FAA Part 141 course. Unlike Part 61 training, The FAA individually approves training Syllabi for each Part 141 course. The FAA holds Part 141 schools to a different, higher standard than Part 61 schools, by inspecting student records and aircraft maintenance. ULA trains students under FAA Part 141 and Part 61. However, the higher level of standardized training provided under FAA Part 141, are components of ULA’s FAA Part 61 courses as well.
200 hours total flight time: All Flight time High-Altitude (above 5,000 ft Density Altitude) with Communication Training in Tower Controlled Airspace:
Broken down into the following time components:
• 180 hours R-22 Dual VFR Flight time
• 5 hours R-44 Dual Instrument Training
• Pilot In Command R-44 Endorsement**
• 15 hours R-22 Solo
• 105 hours Ground Training
• 72 hours pre and post Flight Maintenance Safety Training (it could save your life)
The Program consists of Three Main Components:
• Private Pilot Certificate
• Commercial Pilot Certificate
• Certified Flight Instructor Certificate
Course Title: Part 141 Private Pilot Certification Course
70 clock hours (35 flight, 35 ground)
Course Objective: This certificate course is geared towards a person with no previous aviation experience. The new student will gain all of the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully complete the Private Pilot Practical Test administered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Private Pilot Rotorcraft rating is the first step in becoming a professional helicopter pilot and is a prerequisite enrollment into the Commercial Pilot Certificate Course.
Course Description: The ground component of the training will allow the student to gain the basic aeronautical knowledge to safely operate the helicopter within FAA guidelines. Areas of study will include: basic and advanced aerodynamics, the National Airspace System, meteorology and weather information, cross-country flight planning, and performance and limitations of the helicopter. The flight component of the course will give the student the skills to perform basic maneuvers including: take-off to and landing from a hover, various approaches and take-offs, hovering maneuvers and more. The student will gain the ability to operate the helicopter in both towered and uncontrolled flight environments. In addition, the student will learn to successfully respond to emergency situations by learning to perform autorotations, low rotor RMP recovery, and settling with power recovery.
FAA Requirements:
• Obtain an FAA Student Medical Certificate
• Pass the FAA Written Knowledge Test
• Pass the FAA Practical Test (Oral & Flight Test)
• Log 35 hours of flight time including 5 hours solo
Course includes the following:
• 30 Hours Dual VFR Flight Training
• 05 Hours Solo Flight Training
• 35 Hours Ground Instruction
• 25 Hours Additional Dual (Average)
• 60 Hours Fuel Surcharge
• 27.5 Hours Pre/Post Flight
*According to the FAA the average private pilot certificate is
Earned at 60-75 hours
• Course Title:
Part 141 Commercial Pilot Certification Course
150 clock hours (115 flight, 35 ground)
Course Objective: This course is geared towards the student who holds a Private Pilot Certificate for helicopters. During this course the student will develop all of the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully complete the Commercial Pilot Practical Test administered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Upon obtaining this pilot certificate, the individual will be certified to act as a commercial helicopter pilot. This course is a prerequisite for enrollment into the Flight Instructor Certificate Course.
Course Description: The ground component of training will aid the student in gaining the knowledge necessary to operate safely as a commercial pilot within FAA guidelines. Areas of study will include: privileges and limitations of a commercial pilot, considerations of operating “for hire” and cockpit resource management. The student will also gain a more comprehensive understanding of the knowledge learned during Private Pilot training. The flight component of the course will give the student the skills to perform advance maneuvers such as running takeoffs, pinnacle and confined area operations, and will gain the skills necessary to operate the helicopter in off airport environments. The student will also learn to successfully respond to emergency situations by learning to perform 180 degree auto-rotations, as well as how to properly assess and respond to power-limited landing situations.
FAA Requirements:
• Obtain an FAA Student Medical Certificate
• Pass the FAA Written Knowledge Test
• Pass the FAA Practical Test (Oral & Flight Test)
• Log 35 hours of flight time including 5 hours solo
Course includes the following:
115 Hours of Pilot- in- Command to include:
• 70 Hours Pilot- in- Command – 25 Hours from
Private Solo and Instrument
45 Hours Pilot- in- Command
• 30 Hours Dual VFR Flight Training
• 10 Hours Solo Flight Training
• 30 Hours Ground Instruction
• 31.65 Hours Pre/Post Flight
• 85 Hours Fuel Surcharge
Course Title:
• Flight Instructor Certificate Course
65 clock hours (25 flight, 40 ground)
Completion time: 6 weeks
Course Objective: This course is designed for a student who already holds a Commercial Pilot Certificate. During this course, the student will develop all of the skills necessary to successfully complete the Certified Flight Instructor Practical Test administered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Obtaining the Flight Instructor Certificate prepares the student for employment as a helicopter flight instructor.
Course Description: During the ground component of this course, the student will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of instruction, including: effective communication, teaching methods, instructional aids, evaluation and critique of the student, and planning instructional activity. The student will also begin working on his / her instructor’s notebook including the development of lesson plans. The flight component of this course will teach the student to control the helicopter while flying from the instructor’s seat with a high level of proficiency. He or she will practice performing maneuvers required by the FAA Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards. Additionally, the student will learn to teach and simultaneously demonstrate the maneuvers as well as analyze, critique, and correct “student” performance. During the course, the student will additionally learn to perform and teach simulated engine failures to the ground (touchdown auto-rotations).
FAA Requirements:
• Hold a Commercial Pilot-Helicopter Rating
• FAA (2nd Class) Medical Certificate
• Pass 2 FAA Written Knowledge Tests
• Pass the FAA Practical Test (Oral & Flight Test)
• Obtain Sufficient Dual Instruction to Gain Proficiency (No Minimum)
Course includes the following:
• 25 Hours Dual Instrument Flight Training
• 40 Hours Ground Instruction
• 12.5 Hours Pre/ Post Flight
• 25 Hour Fuel Surcharge
IN ADDITION: CFI Program Price Includes:
1. Robinson Helicopter Safety Course
2. $200.00 Application fee
3. 1-David Clark H-1060-H Helicopter Headset and case
4. 1-Jeppesen Private Manual
5. 1- Commercial and Instrument Pilot Manual
6. 1- Rotorcraft Flying Handbook
7. 1- Ultimate Rotating Plotter
8. 1- R-22 P.O.H.
9. 1- R-44 P.O.H.
10. 1- Blue Pilot’s Logbook
11. 1- FARAIM
12. 4- FAA written Exams
• Private
• Commercial
• Fundamentals of Instruction
• Certified Flight Instructor
13. 4- Oral Exam Guides:
• Helicopter
• Private
• Commercial
• Certified Flight Instructor
14. 2- Practical Test Standards
• Private
• Commercial & CFI
15. 3 Computer Prepare Programs with Books
• Private
• Commercial
• CFI
16. 1- E6B Flight Computer
17. 1- Flyboys VFR/IFR Pilot’s Kneeboard
18. 1- Syllabus for each course (private, commercial, CFI)
19. Cross country Flight planning sheets
20. Flashlight
21. 1- ULA Hat, T-Shirt, Zip or Pull over Hoodie and vehicle logo sticker.
22. 1- CX2 Flight Computer – After completion of Private Pilot’s License.
23. 1- Flight Book Bag
24. Wireless Internet connection while studying at ULA facility.
Additional Costs not covered in program:
• FAA Designated Pilot examiners Fees………………approximately $2,000.00
• Any Travel Fees incurred in the pursuit of a pilot’s certificate
377 hours total Program time ( 200 hrs flight time )
Total Price: $63,766.95