Quality Score
91
Excellent
Training Costs
25/25No fuel surcharge · Pricing published
DPE Availability
19/19DPE on staff
Onsite Maintenance
19/19Maintenance performed onsite
Key Staff Credentials
8/11ATP, CFI on staff
Fleet Quality & Size
2/86 aircraft, no WAAS/EFIS/glass avionics listed
Website Transparency
3/3Description, Website listed
Base (15) + components above = 91
About
Mauna Loa Helicopters is an FAA Part 141 accredited helicopter flight school based in Hawaii, with locations on Oahu (Honolulu) and the Big Island (Kona). Founded in 1992, the school offers helicopter and fixed-wing flight training including Private, Commercial, Instrument, CFI/CFII, ATP, Turbine Transition, External Load, and High Density Altitude courses. The fleet includes Robinson R22, R44, R66 helicopters, Cessna 172, Piper Arrow, and Piper Seneca aircraft.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
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| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson R22 Beta II (/dev/null) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $200 – $790/hr | $13,900 – $55,400 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $120/hr | $600 – $2,350 |
| Estimated Total Range | $16,100 – $64,500 | ||
Instruction Rates
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Ground Instruction$30 – $120/hr