Plans and Pricing
A Commercial Pilot License (CPL) permits the holder to be compensated for flying, meaning that the pilot will now be rated to fly for hire. The license opens the door for a career in aviation as a professional pilot. To be eligible for a CPL, applicants must hold at least a PPL. An instrument rating is advised. The FAA minimum requirements for pilots under part 61 regulations are 20 hours of training towards a CPL. There will be ground training that will total about 15 hours. In order to obtain a CPL the pilot must have 150 hours of total flight time. Within those 150 hours, there is a minimum of 100 hours of PIC, 35 of which have to be in a helicopter. You are also required to have 10 solo hours and 5 hours of instrument training. Students are also required to have 50 hours minimum in a helicopter.
Robinson 22 Beta
- Aircraft Rental (**20 hours)
- Flight Instruction (**20 hours)
- Ground Instruction (**15 hours)
- *FAA Check Ride
- *FAA Written Exam
- *Not paid to TBA.
- ** Estimates are based off of FAA minimum hours. This price is subject to change pending the number of hours it takes each individual to complete the rating. Aircraft rental based on block rate. Prices do not include time building.
Robinson 22 Beta II
- Aircraft Rental (**20 hours)
- Flight Instruction (**20 hours)
- Ground Instruction (**15 hours)
- *FAA Check Ride
- *FAA Written Exam
- *Not paid to TBA.
- ** Estimates are based on FAA minimum hours. This price is subject to change pending the number of hours it takes each individual to complete the rating. Aircraft rental based on block rate. Prices do not include time building.
Robinson 44 Raven II
- Aircraft Rental (**20 hours)
- Flight Instruction (**20 hours)
- Ground Instruction (**15 hours)
- *FAA Check Ride
- *FAA Written Exam
- *Not paid to TBA.
- ** Estimates are based on FAA minimum hours. This price is subject to change pending the number of hours it takes each individual to complete the rating. Aircraft rental based on block rate. Prices do not include time building.
What Our Students Are Saying
Don’t just take it from us, let our students do the talking!
Tampa Bay Aviation, located at Clearwater Airpark, boasts an amazing fleet of fixed wing and rotor craft aircraft,that are always kept in excellent condition, ready to fly at a moments notice. This flight school has the best team of CFIs I have ever trained with. Taking into account the excellent rentals rates for amazing quality aircraft, with highly experienced CFIs and staff, it is truly safe to say the TBA is one of the top Flight Schools in the nation!”Frequently Asked Questions
Am I eligible to get a pilots license?
- Be at least 17 years old.
- Be able to read, speak, write and understand the English language.
- Pass a required knowledge test.
- Pass a required oral and practical flight test administered by a FAA designated examiner.
- Hold either a student or sport pilot certificate.
- Get a Third Class Medical Certificate.
How much time will it take?
IN THE AIR - The FAA requires a minimum of 40 Hours Total Flight Time with 20 Hours Flight Instruction. However, many students require more time. There’s no rush and we won’t push you to complete your training until you’re ready. Our students average around 50 total hours of training.
ON THE GROUND – 35 Hours Ground Instruction
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Questions About Flight Training?
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