I already have a fixed wing (airplane) pilots license. What are the requirements I need to get my helicopter pilot license?
Flying a helicopter (rotor wing) is dramatically different from flying an airplane (fixed wing) aircraft. The navigation, weather, and FAA rules are mostly the same however. 30 Hours Minimum Flight Time Required 15 Hours Dual 10 Hours Solo 5 Hours additional Dual/Solo 6 Hours Cross Country (3 dual / 3 solo) 3 Hours Dual Night Flight Takeoffs and Landings in Airport Traffic Areas What are the Federal examination requirements required to obtain a helicopter pilots license in order of occurrence? Flight Physical (required before solo flight) Written Test (administered by F.A.A. – 60 multiple choice questions) Oral Test (given by a F.A.A. examiner – approx. 1.5 hours) Flight Test (given by same F.A.A. examiner – approx.
