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Pilot Training at Minnesota Helicopters
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This is the beginning of the exciting journey to becoming a Helicopter Pilot! The path will take many months and many exciting challenges. Our school is located at the Anoka County Blaine Airport which is a great area for student training. Our fleet of aircraft include Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters which are utilized to teach students from the very first flight to advanced level instrument training with our highly experienced flight instructors.


Private Pilot Training
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The Private Certificate is the first stage to a pilot certifcate. The private certificate will allow you to fly for fun, take friends and family for rides, provide yourself with aerial transportation, or build flight time for future ratings. During the process of achieving your private certificate, you will receive instruction in the basic operations of a helicopter.

Your first major goal is to fly the helicopter solo. In preparation for your first solo flight you will learn maneuvers such as hovering and autorotations and learn how to operate safely at a tower-controlled airport. The first solo flight is an experience that is never forgotten. After solo, you will move onto more advanced lessons covering areas such as night and cross-country flying.

During the final stage of training, you will sharpen and polish your skills in preparation for the practical examination (check ride) conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) designated examiner. Upon successful completion of the practical examination, you will be issued a private pilot certificate. The FAA minimum hourly requirement for a Part 141 private helicopter certificate is 35 hours of ground training and a minimum 36 hours of flight training, although the average completion time is around 60 to 70 flight hours.

Why can we not guarantee a specific time for your training!

It depends on your personal skill level -- especially how thoroughly you understand emergency procedures. We do not compromise your safety to guarantee a minimum number of hours towards your certificate! Home study is a must and will increase the efficiency of your training and save money in the long run.


Commercial Pilot Training
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Commercial Pilot Certificate is the next step on the professional helicopter pilot's path to success. The commercial certificate is required to earn money for flying. In addition to perfecting the maneuvers you allready learned during your private training, your commercial training will introduce you to advanced maneuvers. Your ground training will include advanced helicopter aerodynamics and the rules and regulations that govern commercial helicopter operations. A greater emphasis is placed on professionalism, helicopter power management, off-airport landings including pinnacles and confined areas, and good judgment.


Certificated Flight Instructor Training
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Certificated Flight Instructor is typically a pilot's first flying position in his/her aviation career. Large commercial helicopter companies usually require a minimum of 1000 to 1500 flight hours for new pilots because of insurance costs. Newly-certificated Commercial Pilots have around 150 flight training hours. New graduates from our Professional Pilot helicopter training program are probably going to be close to 200 hours. This leaves a significant flight time gap.


A Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI) license is required for a pilot to give instruction to other pilots, and CFIs are responsible for all aspects of training pilot applicants. Our CFI program is designed to provide you with the skills to instruct both helicopter flight and ground lessons. The primary focus of our CFI program is to train you to be an effective educator, evaluator and motivator. This is a great way for pilots to build time while enjoying a rewarding career.


Instrument Rating Training
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The Instrument rating is an optional addition to your Private Commercial or Instructor certificate. Wether you plan on using your pilot's certificate for transportation or endeavoring to pursue a career in aviation, the instrument rating becomes very valuable. Without the instrument rating you are restricted to flight in clear weather only. The instrument rating is necessary for flight into adverse weather conditions, and our instrument training program will teach you to both control and navigate the aircraft solely by reference to the instruments. The training will begin with the basics of attitude flying and progressively move to advanced approach to landing procedures. Most Commercial and Instructor jobs today require the Instrument helicopter training for safety and Insurance purposes.


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  • Minnesota Helicopters, Inc.
    8891 Airport Road Box B1
    Blaine, MN 55449

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