How much does it cost to fly a helicopter for 1 hour?

Many tour companies offer reasonable pricing for pre-set routes, or you can rent a private helicopter to take you anywhere you want to go. The average cost for an hour in a two-seat helicopter with a pilot is approximately $300. That figure increases for larger flights with more passengers.



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A: The short answer is yes. Helicopter tours are worth the money because of the amazing views you get to experience. From a bird's eye view, you can see waterfalls, valleys and iconic landmarks up close. You also get to see other beautiful landscapes that you can't see from the ground.

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The helicopter time on this flight is depends on the tour length you choose. 15 mile tours are about 15 minutes. 25 mile tours are about 20 minutes and 35 mile tours are about 25 minutes (you'll choose the specific length during checkout). Arrive about fifteen minutes for check in and pictures.

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Yes, helicopter flight hours can count towards commercial pilot (fixed-wing) hours. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) allows pilots to credit up to 50% of their helicopter flight hours towards their fixed-wing commercial pilot hours.

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In general, most helicopters can fly for an extended period of time or a significant distance before needing to stop or refuel. Typically, this equates to 2.5 to 5 hours on one tank of gas, which translates to a range of 320 to 640 km. Of course, not all helicopters are capable of this.

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Mature experienced airplane pilots can make well over $100,000 per year, but it takes longer to get to the big money than it does for helicopter pilots. Experienced helicopter pilots can make $65,000 to $85,000, and some make up to 100K and above.

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Differences in the Cost of Training Training to become a helicopter pilot will typically be more expensive than becoming an airplane pilot. This is because helicopters are more expensive to maintain and fly.

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