Welcome to Alamo Helicopters - A message from Randy Riggs, owner

"Dear Potential Professional Helicopter Pilot,

I remember when I was a teenager and saw an ad in the back of Popular Mechanics for a Gyro Helicopter Kit. I cut out the ad and taped it to my wall (to my Mother's displeasure) and read it every day, dreaming of becoming a professional helicopter pilot someday.

My first flight instructor was a crop duster from Arkansas that was a very seasoned pilot. To this day the principals and procedures I learned from him are ingrained in me and are part of my piloting fabric.

At this time in my career my goals are to impart the skills I learned from him and improved upon over the last 30 years to the next generation of students who share the same goals and dreams I once had.

Come to San Antonio and let me start you in an aviation career that will challenge, excite and ultimately leave you with the skills necessary to have a great career of your own.

Please click "Request More Info" below to contact Alamo helicopters and let us know you're ready to discuss your aviation dreams and goals."

Sincerely, Randy Riggs

Why Choose Alamo?
Our Pilots- At Alamo, your Flight Instructors are employed by numerous commercial helicopter companies including US Helicopters Incorporated, Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters, PHI and Air Logistics. This means that you are being trained by pilots who have been through intensive training and have flown with some of the industries best pilots. They then bring that experience and knowledge back to you.

Location
San Antonio has been a hub for military flight training for the last 50 years. We feel if San Antonio helps best prepares the pilots of the United States Military, it is perfect for us. The weather here is mild and allows us to train year round.

Airspace
Our school is located at Stinson Airport which is in Class D Airspace ( operating control tower). 5 miles to the south is another training area with an uncontrolled airport for training at non towered airspace and The San Antonio International Airport is within 10 miles to the North for more intense training in radio procedures. The benefits of training in mulitple different airspaces in close proximity, give Alamo graduates an advantage in gaining future employment.

Our Aircraft
With growing usage within the US, we feel the Robinson is one of the best aircraft for helicopter pilot training. In 2008 alone, the R22 and R44 outsold there nearest competitor 13 to 1 with over 749 aircraft sold. Robinson aircraft are versatile and are used in many facets of this industry. Robinson pilots are more prepared, better trained and have more job options than other pilots. Robinson pilots that transition into larger, turbine aircraft understand their incredible control and precision. They gain a clear understanding of power management and truly capture the feel of the helicopter.

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