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Helicopter Training Courses

A structured path from zero hours to commercial certificate, built around the actual FAA requirements and real-world helicopter training. Each course builds on the last.

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Private Pilot (PPL)

The foundation. Learn helicopter systems, aerodynamics, flight controls, and all the maneuvers required for your private certificate.

  • 40 hours minimum flight time
  • 10 hours solo (including 3 hrs XC)
  • Aerodynamics & helicopter systems
  • Emergency procedures & autorotation
  • FAA written & checkride prep
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Instrument Rating (IFR)

Fly in IMC with confidence. Attitude instrument flying, aeromedical factors, holding patterns, and IFR-specific emergencies.

  • 50 hours XC PIC, 40 hours instrument time
  • Scan techniques and primary/supporting instruments
  • Holding patterns: DFRATE, 3 entry types, 5 Ts
  • Hypoxia, ICEFLAGGS illusions, GARRF visual illusions
  • Partial panel, lost comm, IIMC, constant attitude autorotation

Prerequisite: PPL

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Commercial Pilot (CPL)

Get paid to fly. Commercial regulations, advanced hazards, night and mountain operations, and the decision-making framework for flying for hire.

  • 150 hours total time required
  • 100 hours PIC, 50 hours XC
  • Hazards: settling with power, dynamic rollover, retreating blade stall, ground resonance
  • Night & mountain operations
  • ADM, CRM, and risk management frameworks

Prerequisite: PPL (IFR strongly recommended)

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Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

Stop learning to fly and start learning to teach flying. Fundamentals of Instruction, lesson planning, instructor responsibilities, and endorsements.

  • 250 hours PIC, 100 helicopter PIC
  • FOI: human behavior, learning process, communication (COIL)
  • Lesson planning & scenario-based training
  • Instructor responsibilities & flight reviews
  • Endorsements with FAR citations & AC 61-65 templates

Prerequisite: Commercial certificate

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Part 107 — Remote Pilot

Commercial drone certification for sUAS under 55 lbs. Full study guide based on FAA AC 107-2, covering everything on the knowledge test.

  • sUAS characteristics & registration
  • Remote PIC responsibilities & CRM
  • Operating rules & airspace authorizations
  • Operations over people (Cat 1–4)
  • Emergency procedures & accident reporting

No prerequisite — separate from manned-aircraft certificates

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