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Del Rio Aviation, Inc

Part 61

Del Rio Aviation is a family-owned helicopter operator in Paso Robles, California, offering Part 61 flight training (Private through CFII and turbine transition), an FAA-certified repair station for R-22, R-44, Bell 47, Hughes 269/300/369, and Bell 206/OH-58 platforms, and aerial services including crop drying, frost protection, agricultural application, and wine-country tours.

PPL from
$43,695
Fleet
6aircraft
VFR days
~305/yr

Programs & Services

Training

Private Pilot

Private pilot certificate program from zero experience through checkride, including ground school and flight training.

Instrument Rating

IFR training covering precision and non-precision approaches, holds, cross-country flight planning, and partial-panel work.

Commercial Pilot

Commercial certificate training including complex and high-performance aircraft time, maneuvers, and cross-country requirements.

CFI

Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) training covering fundamentals of instruction, lesson planning, and flight teaching techniques for single-engine aircraft.

CFII

Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument (CFII) rating preparation for teaching instrument students, including advanced IFR procedures and instructional techniques.

Helicopter Training

Rotorcraft flight training from private through commercial certificates, including hover work, autorotations, and confined-area operations.

Maintenance

Aircraft Maintenance

FAA-certified repair station offering annual inspections, engine overhauls, airframe repairs, and preventive maintenance.

Other Services

Helicopter Tours

Scenic helicopter tours over local attractions and landmarks, offering a unique aerial perspective for passengers.

Career Pathway

The path to the airlines — highlighted steps are available here

PPL
IR
CPL
CFI
CFII
ME
MEI
ATP
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Flight Instructor
Instrument Instructor
Multi-Engine
Multi-Engine Instructor
Airline Transport Pilot

Pricing

as of Jul 2026
Private, Instrument, and Commercial Pilot (combined)
$43,695.00 to $52,050.00

Fleet

R

R22

Robinson

Robinson R22

R

R44

Robinson

Robinson R44

B

47

Bell

Bell 47

H

269/300

Hughes

Hughes 269/300

H

369

Hughes

Hughes 369

B

206/OH-58

Bell

Bell 206/OH-58

Nearby in CA

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