A licensed helicopter pilot
who has received or is currently working on a rating at GGH, or a student pilot working on a PPL Rotorcraft,
may rent a GGH helicopter. Golden Gate Helicopters rents late-model Robinson R22 Betas and
R44s (Clippers and Raven IIs).
As a renter, you must abide by the GGH Rules and
Regulations; you must stay current by flying at least once every 30 days; and you must complete a
recurrency check every 6 months. The 6-month check will last a minimum of 3 hours—1.5 hours
of ground instruction and 1.5 hours of flight time—if you are current and proficient. Your
instructor may recommend more flight time if you’re a little rusty on your skills before
signing you off for solo flight. We also require that all licensed pilots attend
the RHC
Safety Course.
To speed up your initial checkout,
read the Golden Gate
Helicopters Operating Rules, Regulations, and Procedures and the Renter’s Agreement before your flight.
The checkout (either initial or recurrent)
may serve as a biannual flight review (BFR) if you arrange that with your instructor before
the checkout begins.
Limitations and restrictions
GGH does not rent its helicopters for commercial purposes, that is, you cannot use our helicopters
for hire. Also note that you must have a minimum of 100 hours in R22s before you can carry passengers in our
helicopters. For more details on limitations on and conditions of your rental, see the Golden Gate Helicopters
Operating Rules, Regulations, and Procedures and the Renter’s Agreement.
Rental rates
All rental rates are wet (includes fuel and oil). GGH currently imposes a
fuel surcharge that is adjusted monthly. Credit for fuel receipts will be applied to your bill.
GGH offers a discounted rental rate for both the R22 and
R44 that is available to clients who buy flight time in $1500 blocks. The fuel surcharge is not discounted.
GGH accepts cash, check, and credit cards.
You may pay with check in advance or leave a credit card on file if you are flying after hours.
R22 per hour
Block $235
Standard $250
Fuel surcharge adjusted monthly
R44 per hour
Block $420
Standard $436
Fuel surcharge adjusted monthly
6-month checkout
Instructor $204 (3hrs) (plus $68/hr if additional flight time is needed)
