Pilot Requirements
Due to the economic situation, Hammer Helicopters has temporarily suspended operations. As the economy improves, we plan to resume operations as soon as possible. We are sorry for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience during this time.
Private Pilot Certificate Requirements:
- At least 17 years of Age
- Pass Aeronautical Knowledge Written Exam
- Acquire at least 40 Hours Total Flight Time
- Acquire at least 20 hours dual instruction including:
- 3 Hours Cross Country in helicopters,
- 3 Hours Night Flight,
- with a 50 NM Cross Country Night Flight
- At least 3 Hours of preparation for the Practical Exam
- Acquire at least 10 Hours Solo Flight including:
- At least 3 Hours Solo Cross Country,
- One Solo Cross Country at least 75 NM, with one segment of at least 25 NM and landings at 3 different points
- 3 Takeoff and Landings at an Airport with an Operating Control Tower
Instrument Rating Requirements:
- Hold at Least a Private Pilot Certificate
- Acquire at Least 50 Hours Cross Country Pilot in Command
- Acquire at Least 40 Hours Total Instrument Time including:
- 15 Hours of Dual Instrument Instruction
- At Least 3 Hours in preparation for Practical Exam
- One Cross Country Flight consisting of:
- Distance of 100 NM along airways or ATC directed routing
- A different type of Instrument Approach at each of the three different airports
Commercial Pilot Certificate Requirements:
- At Least 18 years of Age
- Acquire at least 150 Hours Total Flight Time including:
- 100 Hours in Powered Aircraft, of which 50 must be in Helicopters
- 100 Hours Pilot in Command Flight Time consisting of:
- 35 Hours in Helicopters
- 10 Hours in Cross Country Flight in Helicopters
- 20 Hours of Dual Instruction including:
- At Least 10 Hours Instrument Training
- One 2 Hour Cross Country Flight in Day VFR conditions of more than 50 NM
- One 2 Hour Cross Country Flight in Night VFR conditions of more than 50 NM
- 3 Hours in preparation for the Practical Exam
- 10 Hours Solo Flight including:
- One Cross Country Flight, of three points, with one segment consisting of at least 50 NM
- 5 Hours Night VFR Flight with at least 10 Takeoff and Landings
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