Helicopter Schools And Courses
Below is a MRR and PLR article in category Reference Education -> subcategory Other.
Helicopter Schools and Courses
Overview
The Alan Mann Helicopters Flying Training Organization (AMH FTO) at Fairoaks Airport offers comprehensive helicopter training. As a certified CAA/JAA facility, AMH FTO provides instruction across various single and twin-engine helicopters, ensuring both affordability and safety in basic PPL training. Training is conducted on the Bell 47 and Bell 206 Jetranger for piston engine experience, while the Bell 407 or AS350 Squirrel is used for turbine engine training.
Helicopter Services, Inc.
General Information
Helicopter Services, Inc. offers diverse training programs, including type conversions, night qualifications, and instrument ratings on aircraft such as the Bell 206, Bell 407, AS355, and A109 series. Their experienced, full-time instructors ensure engaging and comprehensive courses.
Payment Options
They accept American Express, Visa, and MasterCard. Educational financial aid is available through SLM Corp, offering flexible repayment terms. Pilot Finance, Inc. also provides flight training loans, supporting veterans in their training endeavors.
Facilities
The facility boasts a 20,000 sq. ft. hangar, ideal for pre and post-flight briefings and equipped with various audio-visual training aids.
Aircraft
Basic instruction takes place in the modern and reliable Robinson R22 Beta II series helicopter, widely used by commercial and government agencies worldwide. The R44 Raven is utilized for commercial operation training, while the advanced Bell 206 III serves for transport pilot training, instrument courses, and turbine transitions. Custom helicopter training can also be arranged upon request.
Instruction Courses
1. Private Pilot License (PPL) Course
This course offers a commercial rotorcraft certificate. Candidates must be 17 years or older, proficient in English, and possess an FAA-approved third-class medical certificate. A minimum of 40 flight hours is required.
2. Commercial Pilot License
Available to those aged 18 and above who can speak, read, and understand English. A class two medical certificate from an FAA-approved examiner is necessary, and a minimum of 150 flight hours (100 in powered aircraft, 50 in helicopters) is required. An additional 35 hours of pilot-in-command helicopter time enhances the course.
3. Airline Transport Pilot
This course uses the IFR-equipped Bell 206 LIII Long Ranger.
4. Instrument Training
Essential for professional pilots, this training is conducted on the Robinson R22BII, R44 Raven, and Bell Long Ranger. Prerequisites include a private helicopter license, 50 hours of cross-country flight time as pilot in command, and 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument training, with 15 hours in helicopters.
5. Turbine Transition
This certificate requires 15 flying hours (5 hours dual instruction and 10 hours classroom) on the Bell 206 L-III. The package is priced at $5,500 USD.
You can find the original non-AI version of this article here: Helicopter Schools And Courses.
You can browse and read all the articles for free. If you want to use them and get PLR and MRR rights, you need to buy the pack. Learn more about this pack of over 100 000 MRR and PLR articles.