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AERO 215

AERO 215 – FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (8.0 Units)

The flight instructor training course will give the student the necessary skills and training leading to issuance of both the certified flight instructor and instrument instructor rating. The lecture portion of this course is approved for distance education format.

All training is conducted in a rotorcraft – helicopter.

Students also fulfill the FAA requirements to instruct in the Robinson R-22 and R-44 helicopter through additional training and attendance at the Robinson Helicopter Company factory authorized training course. The lecture portion of this course is approved for distance education format.

ADDITIONAL FLIGHT TRAINING FEE: $ 18,465.00

Training Resources:	Qty	Remediation Rate
R-22 Helicopter – Dual	15.5 Hours	$280 per hour
R-22 Helicopter – Solo	25.5 Hours	$235 per hour
R-44 Helicopter – Dual	6.5 Hours	$480 per hour
Pre/Post Flight Instruction	12 Hours	$ 45 per hour
Ground Instruction	76 Hours	$ 45 per hour
FAA Written Exam	3 Each	$150
FAA Practical Exam	2 Each	$400
Robinson Helicopter Company Factory Training School:		$900 (RHC Program Fee)

NOTE: Books and Pilot Supplies NOT included in above flight training fee (Estimated cost: $325).

Eligibility for enrollment

A person must hold at least a 3^rd class medical certificate prior to enrolling in the flight portion of the Flight Instructor Certification Course.
Must have completed the Advanced Commercial Pilot Certification Course.
Must be at-least 18 years of age at end of course
Be able to read, speak, write and understand the English language.
Person must weigh less than 205 pounds prior to enrolling in the flight portion of the Flight Instructor Certification Course.

OR

Have a current and valid commercial pilot certificate – rotorcraft helicopter
Have a current and valid instrument pilot certificate – rotorcraft helicopter
Person must weigh less than 205 pounds prior to enrolling in the flight portion of the Flight Instructor Certification Course.
Have logged at least 160 hours in a rotorcraft – helicopter.
Have logged at least 20 hours in the Robinson R-44 helicopter and at-least 25 hours in Robinson R-22.

Aeronautical Knowledge Training:

1. Applicable Federal Aviation Regulations for flight instructor and instrument instructor

2. Fundamentals Of Instructing

3. Teaching Methodes

4. Endorsements

5. Lesson Plans

6. Instructor tools

7. Flight Instructor decision Making

8. Flight Instructor Emergency Procedures

Flight Training:

Flight training must include the following areas of operation:

1. Preflight preparation

2. Preflight procedures

3. VFR Flight Instruction

4. Instrument Flight Instruction

5. Emergency recognition and recovery

6. Full down autorotation training

7. SFAR 73

8. Postflight procedures

9. Preflight procedures

10. Air Traffic Control clearances and procedures

11. Navigation Systems

12. Navigation Technique and practice

13. Emergency procedures

14. Postflight procedures

Completion Standard

The student MUST demonstrate through written tests, practical tests, and appropriate records, that he/she meets the knowledge, skill, and experience requirements necessary to obtain a Flight Instructor Certificate and Flight Instructor with an instrument rating. Each student must satisfactorily complete an oral and practical exam conducted by the FAA (Or Designated Representative). Upon completion of Practical Exam, student will receive additional training to instruct in the Robinson R-22 and Robinson R-44 aircraft to meet SFAR 73 (Special Federal Aviation Regulation #73 requirements).