Posts Tagged ‘helicopter’

New Helicopter Training Program For Veterans

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011
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Students enrolling in the Flight Instructor Course at Mountain Ridge can receive Veterans benefits under either Chapter 30 or 33

Mountain Ridge Helicopters is pleased to announce that the VA has approved it’s Flight Instructor Course which after completion the pilot will be able to perform one of the most vital and influential roles in aviation, instructing others how to fly helicopters. Now, students enrolling in the Flight Instructor Course at Mountain Ridge can receive financial benefits under either Chapter 30 or 33. We are excited to continue working with our veterans and are committed to providing them, and all our students, with comprehensive and affordable training!

Mountain Ridge Helicopters is located in Northern Utah at the Logan-Cache Airport. MRH offers one on one training, Mountain flying and an excellent place to live. Contact Mountain Ridge Helicopters today to learn about the Helicopter Pilot Training Programs.

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Guidance Aviation Donates, Establishes Scholarship For Helicopter Pilots

Thursday, September 1st, 2011
Guidance Helicopters - pilot training in Arizona

Guidance Helicopters - pilot training in Arizona

Prescott, Arizona  – On August 17, 2011, the Guidance Academy Scholarship was established by Guidance Aviation of Prescott, Arizona to provide financial assistance to students in need who are enrolled in the Yavapai College Professional Pilot Program pursuing their Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Professional Pilot – Helicopters.

Guidance Aviation is donating $11,000 in the month of August 2011 to Yavapai College Foundation to kick off the fund and plans to donate at least $15,000 per semester which totals at least $45,000 per year.

The scholarship was created by Guidance Aviation’s CEO John Stonecipher, working with Mr. Steven Walker, Director of the Yavapai College Foundation and Mr. Paul Kirchgrabber, Director of Development, Yavapai College Foundation.

On August 26, 2011, the establishment of the Guidance Academy Scholarship will be announced officially at the Guidance Aviation Student Recognition BBQ at the Guidance Aviation flight training facility at the Prescott airport (PRC).  In attendance will be Dr. Penelope Wills, President, Yavapai College.  Guidance Aviation’s CEO, John Stonecipher, will be presenting an $11,000 check to Dr. Wills at the ceremony.

Learn more about Guidance Aviation, a career placement academy specializing in high altitude flight training in both helicopters and airplanes.

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Massachusetts Helicopter School Opens In Marlboro

Thursday, September 9th, 2010
Massachusetts Helicopter School Robinson R22

Robinson R22

North Andover Flight Academy, a helicopter training school in business since 2008, announced it will open a new branch in Marlboro Massachusetts. The school currently has two locations in Upstate New York and Lawrence.

The academy will be based at Marlboro Airport and will offer private pilot, commercial pilot, and instrument rating training, according to an article in the MetroWest Daily News. In order to earn either a private pilot or commercial pilot certificate, potential students must pass an FAA medical exam. However, students can begin flying anytime and pass the medical exam during training.

North Andover Flight Academy projects costs for training at $270 per hour, including fuel, the helicopter, and the instructor. Most students require between 50 and 60 hours of instruction to earn a private pilot certificate, event though the FAA only requires 40 hours flight time.

The academy operates Robinson R22 helicopters which are a proven and common trainer for the helicopter industry. In addition to offering helicopter training, the school also hopes to offer scenic tours of the local area out of the Marlboro airport location.

Source: MetroWest Daily News

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By Kyle Garrett, owner of AviationSchoolsOnline.com and instrument rated private pilot

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How to Get the Most From Your Helicopter Flight School Experience

Thursday, August 19th, 2010
By Kyle Garrett
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Discover three ways to ensure quality training

Let’s face it, helicopter flight schools are not cheap. With the average price for attending a heli academy pushing $80,000 to $90,000 it’s important to make sure you’re getting the best training you can.

First of all, do your homework and choose your helicopter school carefully. Be sure not to pay all training costs up front, and avoid schools that require large sums to be paid in advance. For more information on these topics, check out these articles:

Five Things to Consider When Looking at Helicopter Schools
Flight Training – Another Warning About Paying Up Front

In his latest article, guest writer Matthew Everett reveals three key ways to get the most from your helicopter school. “Flight training of any sort is a difficult and often expensive undertaking. It is also a collection of some of the most rewarding experiences you will have. For these reasons, it is important that you strive to get the most from your training experience. As they say, your pilot’s license is a license to learn and you should always do what you can to enhance your knowledge.” Read the full How to Get the Most From Your Helicopter Flight School Experience article here.

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