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At our premier flight school, we offer a wide range of helicopter training programs to cater to pilots of all skill levels. Whether you’re seeking a private pilot license, commercial certification, or advanced instrument training, our experienced instructors are dedicated to guiding you every step of the way.

Our comprehensive curriculum includes:

Private Helicopter Pilot Training
Commercial Helicopter Pilot Training
Instrument Helicopter Pilot Training
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Helicopter Training
Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) Helicopter Training

For those looking to expand their expertise, we also provide advanced training in:

Long Line/Vertical Reference
Turbine Transition
Mountain Flying Course
Powerline Patrol & Construction
Advance Auto-Rotations
Human External Cargo (HEC)
Night Vision Goggle Operations (NVG)

Unlock your full potential and take your helicopter skills to new heights with our world-class training programs. Contact us today to embark on your aviation journey.

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flight student requirements:

17 years of age for Private Rating, 18 years of age for Commercial Rating
Read, speak, and understand the English Language
All Primary Flight Training certifications require the student to pass a written exam and an oral and practical exam administered by a FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE).

Discovery Flight

Discovery Flight Requirements:

Minors must be accompanied by parent/legal guardian
Ground Lesson/Briefing, 20 minute introductory flight with a Certified Flight Instructor

Private Pilot Certification

Dreaming of taking to the skies? Obtaining your Private Pilot's License allows you to fly as a hobby or is the first step to embark on an aviation career.

FAA requirements (minimums):

40 hours of total flight time
20 hours of dual flight instruction
10 hours solo flight training - to include 3 hours of cross-country, 3 hours of night flight, 3 hours of instrument flight time
Pass written test
Pass oral and practical exam administered by a FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE)

Commercial Pilot Certification

FAA Commercial requirements (minimums):

Must hold a Private Pilot Certificate
Applicable Ground Training
150 hours Total Flight Time to include
- 100 hours of Pilot-in-Command time (PIC)
- 35 hours in helicopters (PIC)
- 10 hours cross-country in helicopters (PIC)
20 hours to include:
- 5 hours Instrument
- 2 hours of daytime cross-country that consists of a total straight-line distance of 50 nautical miles
- 2 hours of nighttime that consists of a total straight-line distance of 50 nautical miles
- 3 hours flight with authorized flight instructor for test preparation
10 hours solo flight time or 10 hours of flight time as PIC with an authorized instructor on board
- One cross-country flight with landings at a minimum of 3 points - one segment must consist of a straight line distance of 50 nautical miles
- 5 hours in night Visual Flight Rules (VFR) with 10 takeoffs and 10 landings involving flight in traffic-pattern
Pass written exam
Pass oral and practical exam administered by a FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE)

Instrument Flight Rating

FAA Instrument Rating requirements:

Hold a Private Pilot Certificate or be concurrently applying for a Private Pilot Certificate
Ground Instruction from an authorized instructor
50 hours of cross-country as pilot-in-command (PIC), 10 hours must be helicopter
40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time - 15 must be with authorized instructor
- 3 hours of Instrument flight for test prep
- Cross-country under Instrument flight rules of 100 nautical miles
- Instrument approach at each airport
- 3 different kinds of approaches with use of a navigation system
Pass written test
Pass oral and practical exam administered by a FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE)

Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

FAA Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) Rating requirements:

Hold an Commercial Flight Certificate (in applicable category - helicopter or airplane) or hold an Airline Transport Pilot certificate
Hold an Instrument Rating
Hold an Flight Instructor Certificate
15 hours of pilot-in-command in applicable category
Pass written test
Pass oral and practical exam administered by a FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE)

Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII)

FAA Certified Flight Instructor Rating requirements:

Hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate (in applicable category - helicopter or airplane) or hold an Airline Transport Pilot certificate (ATP)
15 hours of pilot-in-command in applicable category
Pass written exam
Pass oral and practical exam administered by a FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE)

Advanced Training

Advanced Prerequisites:

Hold an Commercial Flight Certificate (in applicable category - helicopter or airplane) or hold an Airline Transport Pilot certificate (ATP)
Individualized to Student goals

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The program is designed to be self-paced and highly individualized to effectively meet each student's unique learning goals and objectives. Whether you prefer to learn in a one-to-one setting with a dedicated instructor or in a small group environment that fosters collaboration and engagement, we have options tailored to fit your needs. This personalized approach ensures that every student receives the attention and resources necessary to thrive in their educational journey.