Plans and Pricing
A Certified Flight Instructor Rating introduces a pilot to flying from the left seat and performing all maneuvers above commercial pilot standards. Students will become proficient in instructing all maneuvers while performing them. A minimum of 200 hours are required to achieve the CFI rating in Robinson Helicopters (per SFAR 73 requirement), the 50 hours in addition to the commercial certificate are to be performed in a Robinson Helicopter.
Certified Flight Instructor Training
A Certified Flight Instructor Rating (CFI) introduces a pilot to flying from the left seat and performing all maneuvers above commercial pilot standards. Students will become proficient in instructing all maneuvers while performing them. A minimum of a commercial pilot certificate is required to achieve the CFI rating.
Robinson 22 Beta II
- Aircraft Rental (**10 hours)
- Instruction (**10 hours)
- *FAA Check Ride
- *FAA Written Examine
- *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 onblock rate.
Robinson 22 Cadet
- Aircraft Rental (**10 hours)
- Instruction (**10 hours)
- *FAA Check Ride
- *FAA Written Examine
- *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.
Robinson 44 Raven II
- Aircraft Rental (**10 hours)
- Instruction (**10 hours)
- *FAA Check Ride
- *FAA Written Examine
- *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.
Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Training
A Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) rating is almost the same as the CFI rating, except this allows the instructor to teach students who are training toward an instrument rating. There is no minimum number of hours required for training toward your CFII.
Robinson 22 Beta II
- Aircraft Rental (**3 hours)
- Flight Instruction (**3 hours)
- Ground Instruction (**3 hours)
- *FAA Check Ride
- *FAA Written Examine
- *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.
Robinson 22 Cadet
- Aircraft Rental (**3 hours)
- Flight Instruction (**3 hours)
- Ground Instruction (**3 hours)
- *FAA Check Ride
- *FAA Written Examine
- *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.
Robinson 44 Raven II
- Aircraft Rental (**3 hours)
- Flight Instruction (**3 hours)
- Ground Instruction (**3 hours)
- *FAA Check Ride
- *FAA Written Examine
- *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.
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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