How many hours of flight training does it take to get my Private Helicopter License?
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires a minimum of 40 hours of total flight time in the aircraft, including at least 20 hours of dual instruction (with a Certified Flight Instructor, or “CFI”) and 10 hours of solo flight (by yourself, after proper training). Most people take a bit longer to learn to control the aircraft well enough to pass the FAA practical flight test. The national average is about 60-70 hours. Be very suspicious if any flight school tells you anything different.
