Training Cost Difference
11-02-2012 | 11:47 AM
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Training Cost Difference
I do not understand why there is so much difference in cost for fixed-wing and rotary-wing training 
The rotary-wing training costs 1.5 - 2 times the amount of fixed-wing training.
People who know, fire away. I am just an aspiring aviator and would love to hear from different perspective.
Thank you
The rotary-wing training costs 1.5 - 2 times the amount of fixed-wing training.People who know, fire away. I am just an aspiring aviator and would love to hear from different perspective.
Thank you
11-02-2012 | 01:29 PM
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I don't think there are going to be many different perspectives on this...
Helicopters are more expensive to buy and operate => helicopter flight time costs more. I'm sure they cost more to insure as well.
While the cheapest commonly available helo (R-22) is price-comparable to a new ASEL ($300K-ish), there is still a very large pool of old ASEL which can bought for $20K-$50K.
When all the old airplanes wear out and the only option is a new $300K C-172, FW flight training costs will go up too.
Helicopters are more expensive to buy and operate => helicopter flight time costs more. I'm sure they cost more to insure as well.
While the cheapest commonly available helo (R-22) is price-comparable to a new ASEL ($300K-ish), there is still a very large pool of old ASEL which can bought for $20K-$50K.
When all the old airplanes wear out and the only option is a new $300K C-172, FW flight training costs will go up too.
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