How long will my training take?
This depends on the time you dedicate to your training and your training goals. Typically, full time students dedicating 8 hours a day to flying, studying and ground...

What can I expect to be paid as a helicopter pilot?
Flight Instructors typically make between $15 and $20 an hour to start. However, they are only making money when they are with a student. No student, no salary. A...

What is the path I will most likely take to reach my employment goals?
Your career will most likely start as a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI). You will build time until you have about 1000+ hours (this typically takes 12 to 18 months on...

What are my employment prospects after I have received all of my ratings?
You couldn't pick a better time to enter the helicopter industry through an accredited flight school. The Vietnam era pilots are retiring, leaving a hole in the...

What are the requirements to become a helicopter pilot?
The only requirement to become a helicopter pilot is you must pass a flight physical. For more information on what types of physical must be passed and what is entailed...

What are my accommodation options?
Shared rental accommodation is available in Titusville from $350 to $400 per month, depending on your personal tastes. We work with several of the local apartment...

Part 141 Explained
Part 141 explained Many prospective students are confused by the terms “Part 61 school” and “Part 141 school”.   These refer to the...

What is a medical certificate and how do I get one?
There are three types of medical certificates, Class I, Class II, and Class III. Class III is for general aviation Private pilots. Class II is for Commercial pilots....

Would it be better to get an airplane rating first if my goal is to be a helicopter pilot?
It is a waste of money since the hours in airplanes will not help you to get a job. The insurance companies often demand that entry level helicopter pilots have a minimum...

What should I look for when I am looking for a good flight school?
There are no agencies that rate helicopter flight schools. However, you can identify a good school by looking at a few key factors: Accreditation: Is the school...

Hi, I am interested in converting my fixed wing ratings into helicopter ratings. If there is such a thing as a conversion. I currently hold and ATP and CFI with about 5500 TT fixed wing and 10 official hours with instructor on R22 and R44. What would it take to get a Helicopter commercial and CFI, hours wise and financially? I thank you most sincerely for your time. Best regards, Emmanuel Bureau

Is there opportunity for financial aid?

Hello, My name is Michael, I'm from Germany and at the moment I undergo Training to become a Helicopter Pilot in Australia. I finsihed my commercial theory and nearly my ATPL here. I always wanted to get also the license FAA and JAA, and I was thinking of finishing my theory here in Australia and then apply at your school to get the FAA/JAA license as well. When would be the next course to start, or is it better to do a conversion Training after I finsihed my licence here in Australia? Is the a chance to get the JAA medical done in the US or somewhere else in the world? Thank you for your time and help Kind Regards Michael

SIR, I AM INDIAN CITIZEN HAVING FAA CPL/IR,SE/MEL,CFI.WITH 570TT. I AM INTRESTED IN GETTING HCPL WITH CFI. MY QUESTION IS WILL I BE ABLE TO ENROLL IN J1 VISA PROGRAMM? THANK YOU KARTIKEY

I currently in the Army flight program and have completed the IERW phase. I may be getting out of the Army soon so I'm wondering if I can apply all this time and training towards your profesional pilot program.

Hello, When is the next course I can enroll for JAA/FAA license? At the moment I have the theory for CPL and ATPL CASA from Australia, but I think that doesn't help me. Where can I get the medical done for FAA and JAA? Thank you for your time Regards, Michael

Hi, I am a 22 year old Product Design graduate from the U.K looking to enroll in a professional helicopter pilot's training course as soon as possible, and having had a look at some of your FAQ's, I have already noted that the earliest I could hope to enroll on your JAA course would be May 2010. I have also noted your excellent reputation and facilities and as such regard your school as my principle choice with which to train for a license. In this light (and in the light of my impatience!) I am giving serious consideration to enrolling in the FAA course in the hope that the waiting period on this course may be shorter. My ultimate goal is to forge a career in helicopter aviation, and although I am aware that I would need to complete additional training having attained my FAA licence in order to gain my JAA licence, the sooner I can get started, the better! Any information (even a rough estimate of timescale) would be very much appreciated. Kind Regards Michael Taylor

Hello My name is Friedrich Reinkensmeier, I am 25 years old and live in Germany. In the very near future I want to start the Combined JAA/FAA Course to let my dream come true and fly a helicopter in a professional way. In several web forums, I read that there is a waiting time to do that. How long will this time take? Is it possible to get a place in your flight school if anybody does not start his course. Can you set me on a waiting list, please? Today, I tried to call your office in Titusville, Florida but only the answering maschine picked up. When is the best time to call you, or to call with Anisha Hopkinson? Is there anybody in your team, who spreaks German? Thank you very much for your answer, Greets and everytime a safe flight, Friedrich Reinkensmeier – Magdeburg, Germany

I would like to know the dates of the next session for the course JAA-CPL(H). Do you still have places for new european students?(for 2008/ 2009) If yes ,when is it possible to apply for those courses? And when will they start? Thanks for your help!

I want to enroll in your school, I am an international student. But I don't know where to start. I am writing from Nigeria.