Please scroll down. The following Flight Schools are listed for information purposes only. In many cases these schools have been attended by Whirly-Girls or have Whirly-Girls as instructors. |
Searchable CFI Database:
National Association of Flight Instructors
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| AUSTRALIA | |||||
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Becker Helicopters, owed by Jan Becker, one of the few female
owner/operators of a helicopter flight school. Offering helicopter
flight training; 20 titles of training videos; books; advanced flying (e.g.
sling load, mountains, safety courses) in Queensland, Australia.
Internationally accredited.
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| CANADA | TRK Heli, Langley Field just outside of Vancouver, BC, offers flight training. Contact Shawn Smith for details. | ||||
| | Modak Aviation Inc., at London, Ontario offers primary and advanced training in Canada to both FAA and Transport Canada standards, in Schweizer 300C and Bell 206 helicopters. Contact Chief Flight Instructor Harald Sydness or the business office for more information: | ||||
| BC Helicopters at Abbotsford, British Columbia, flight training and Schweizer Helicopter dealership on the west coast of Canada. Further contact: Gerry Friesen at heli1@telus.net | |||||
| ENGLAND |
Magic Aviation, New Greenham Park, Newbury
Tel: +44 (0) 1635 37490 Fax: +44 (0) 1635 529690 |
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| UNITED STATES | |||||
| Arizona | |||||
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Guidance
Helicopters; FAR Part 141 approved for private, commercial,
commercial add-on, instrument and CFI; CFII 141 approval pending.
Training provided in R22 and R22. VA approved. For more information:
6565 Crystal Lane Prescott, Arizona 8630; Phone: 1-877-2FLY-GHI or (928) 443-9370; fax (928) 443-9371. inquiry@guidancehelicopters.com. |
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| California |
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| Civic Helicopters | |||||
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Corporate Helicopters of
San Diego
located at Montgomery Field. Training is
offered in the R22, R44, and 206BIII. Corporate Helicopters is a full
service helicopter operator providing services such as ENG, training,
EMS, film, aerial photography, charter, and tours. Phone # (858)
505-5650 WG #1279 Elizabeth Cook, CFI
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| | Diamond Aviation | ||||
| | Group3 Aviation at Van Nuys Airport. Rotorcraft and fixed-wing training in Cessna, Robinson R22/44, Schweizer 300CB, Bell 206BII; Part 61 and 141. Professional pilot programs. Financing available. Owner/Operator is WG #1200 Claudia Herrera-Lowry | ||||
| | Heli Class Helicopter Services | ||||
| | Helicopter Adventures, Inc | ||||
| | Helinet Aviation Services | ||||
 | High Sierra Helicopters, Placerville CA, offers part-time and full-time training, private through CFII, Pro Pilot package, mountain training, and add-on ratings. Call 530-621-2200 or click on their name, above. Thanks to Doug Bawden! | ||||
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L. A. Helicopters at Long Beach,
providing all levels of helicopter flight instruction in Robinson products. Visit their new training facility in a new and improved location! CFI Lisa Brand Di Giovanna WG #740 | ||||
| | Mazzei Flying Service | ||||
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Rotor
Aviation at Long Beach. Instruction in R22 and R44 helicopters;
photo flights; aerial tours; charters. CFI Jen McSkimming, WG 1040 |
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| | Sacramento Executive Helicopters | ||||
| | Sierra Academy of Aeronautics | ||||
| | Universal Air Academy | ||||
| | US Helicopters | ||||
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Western Operations, Inc. Rialto, California. Schweizer 300C, MD 500D, Bell 206B JetRanger III. Part 61 & Part 141, turbine transition, mountain flying, external load/precision vertical reference. Several WG's have attended this school. | ||||
| | Zemlock Helicopter Service | ||||
| Colorado | |||||
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Rotors of the Rockies, Broomfield CO Based at Jefferson County Airport. We offer full training initial through CFI, CFII and ATP. We have an examiner or staff. If you have any questions, please call Regina Fyola at 303-635-0496. Several WGs have trained at this school. |
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| | Premier Helicopters Providing flight training, sales, parts, and service in the Robinson Helicopters at the Jeffco airport in Broomfield, Colorado. For further information contact sharon.kelly@premierheli.com. | ||||
| Connecticut | |||||
| | Northeast Helicopters The web address is premierheli.com. My email address is sharon.kelly@premierheli.com. We provide flight training, sales, parts, and service in the Robinson Helicopters at the Jeffco airport in Broomfield, Colorado | ||||
| Delaware | |||||
| | Horizon Helicopters | ||||
| Florida | |||||
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Tomlinson Aviation, Inc Ormond Beach, FL Sales, service, charter, flight training | ||||
| | Wing & Rotor | ||||
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Aquila Aviation LLC; Located at 42J Keystone Airport, one hour from
Jacksonville, Orlando, Daytona Beach and ten minutes from Gainesville.
BoatPix training; West Palm Bch, FL; contact Tom McDermott at 954-525-9747 about this unique training/employment program. |
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AmeriCopter, Ft. Lauderdale FL.
Flight training, ground training, sightseeing tours, introductory flights,
aerial photography, gift shop, and maintenance. Contact WG
Pam Landis for more information.
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Tropical Helicopters Leesburg Regional Airport, for flight
training, aerial photography, tours, survey operations and maintenance.
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| Georgia | |||||
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Prestige Helicopters Find them at 2001 Flightway Drive, Atlanta GA
30341; 770-458-6047
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| Hawaii | |||||
| | Mauna Loa Helicopters | ||||
| helicopter flight training, including private, commercial, and n he Robinson R22 Beta II helicopter. Rated pilots | |||||
| Iowa | |||||
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Iowa Pilot
R22 and R44 Instructions
Private through CFI
Fulltime instructors
515-240-8138. Contact John McLaughlin.
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P & N Flight & Charter Located in Marion, Iowa -- provides courses for Private, Commercial, Instrument, CFI, and ATP. Engstrom Helicopters WG #1052 Jan Walton - Instructor | ||||
| Illinois | |||||
| | Central Illinois Air Corporation, Mattoon IL, providing private, commercial and CFI training in Schweizer 300CB | ||||
| | RF Helicopter, Inc. Schaumburg Airport (06C) BELL 47-G2A-1, Scenic Tours/Rides, Photography, Aerial Survey. Call for pricing & availability: 905 W. Irving Park Rd., Schaumburg IL 60193; phone 847.584.0470; rich@rfhelicopter.com; contact Rich Locklin. | ||||
| Kansas | |||||
| | Executive Helicopter Solutions, based in Olathe, Kansas. All levels of helicopter flight instruction through ATP and instrument. Owner is NAFI Master CFI. | ||||
| Maryland | |||||
| | Helicopter High | ||||
| Michigan | |||||
| | HeliFlight of Michigan Troy, Michigan, offering flight training in R22s and R44s; rides; sight-seeing; special event flights; sales and more. | ||||
| Minnesota | |||||
| | Helicopter Flight, Inc | ||||
| | Hummingbird Helicopters, LLC at Faribault Municipal Airport and Flying Cloud Airport. | ||||
| Mississippi | |||||
| | Vortex Helicopters, generous sponsors of a Whirly-Girl scholarship, in Long Beach MS | ||||
| Missouri | |||||
| | Midwest Helicopters Robinson R22 and R44 flight training and CFI sign-offs; aerial photo, charter, tours and more. Examiner on staff; 135 air taxi operation. | ||||
| Montana | |||||
| | Northern
Skies Aviation Schweizer 300 training; 141, VA approved; private
through ATP and mountain-flying courses; located in Laurel, 15 miles west of
Billings; will arrange housing and use of courtesy car. Whirly-Girl
#1261 Laurie Puckett, Assistant Chief Flight Instructor. |
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New Jersey |
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Helicopter Flight Services,
Lumberton NJ; 60 Stacy
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| Pegasus Global Helicopters, at Linden Municipal Airport, 1101 West Edgar Rd, Hangar 500. Contact president Louis Maldonado for more info or phone 908-862-7982. | ||||
| | Copter Pros LLC Flight training at Lumberton, New Jersey. Contact Nuno Machado Vaz for further information: chiefpilot@copterpros.com | ||||
| American Helicopters, LLC , American Helicopters LLC provides helicopter training from private to commercial level. We also offer pleasure rides and photography flights. Our main training helicopter is the Bell 47. We specialize in one to one training with great emphasis on safety and professional airmanship. Monmouth Executive Airport, Route 34, PO Box 2340, Farmingdale New Jersey 07727 | |||||
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North Carolina |
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| | Mid Atlantic Helicopters Professional flight training in North Carolina; private through Flight Instructor Certificate. | ||||
| Ohio | |||||
 | Precision Helicopter Services, Inc Located in Cleveland, OH. Train in Enstroms F28F-Turbos, instrument rated and Jet Ranger 206BIII. Training for Private, Commercial, Instrument, CFI, CFII, ATP, and Turbine Transition. Whirly Girl #1133 Cathleen Bencin -Owner. | ||||
| Oregon | |||||
| Hillsboro
Aviation, Hillsboro OR, one of the largest flight centers in North
America, offering flight school, executive charter, contract helicopter
services, aircraft sales, parts and maintenance, avionics and pilot
shop; 800-345-0949. Several WGs are alumni.
Avia Aviation, 5671 Plumley St., Corvallis OR 97333, phone 541-757-2842, training all levels of helicopter pilot in R22; fixed-wing training also available. 2 full-time A&Ps and a Laser Grade testing facility on-site; owner is Designated Practical Examiner giving check-rides. Complete pilot shop, fuel services (100LL and Jet-A) available. Member of Global Aviation Degree Program through UVSC (allows students to finance flight training). Contact Chief CFI Scott Almond for more info or visit their site.
Applebee Aviation, Inc.,
conveniently located at Hillsboro Airport (KHIO) in Oregon offers private and
professional flight training. We train in Hughes 300 and Hughes 500. Call
toll-free at 1.866.311.HELI or visit our webpage for more information.
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| Pennsylvania | |||||
| Pocono
Air Center, Tobyhanna, eastern PA, providing flight instruction in Robinson
R22 and R44; PAC offers customized
helicopter training and customer support to enhance aviation safety. Owned and operated by Whirly-Girl 1297
Joanne Boyer. 2780 Memorial
Drive, Tobyhanna, PA. Fax: 570-839-1659; cell 570-656-8372.
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| South Carolina | |||||
| | MG Aviation
(KMGU) Part 135 Air Taxi, R-22 Authorized Dealer/Service Center, Pilot Services, Flight Training. Satoshi Mori, CFI | ||||
| Tennessee | |||||
| Valley
Helicopter Services At McMinn County Airport, a friendly place to learn to fly. |
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| Texas | |||||
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Bell-Helicopter Textron
Located in Ft. Worth, TX. This is the location for the Bell Turbine Transition course scholarship. WG
#310 Alacia Lane on staff | ||||
| | Summit Helicopters Located at Addison Airport in Dallas, TX. CFI Kandy FlemingWG #1094 | ||||
  | Flight Safety International Located in Ft. Worth, TX. This is the location for the Instrument Refresher Course Scholarship. Bell 222/230, Bell 212, Bell 412, Bell 430 | ||||
| | American Eurocopter Located in Ft. Worth, TX. | ||||
| | Rocky Point Aviation Roanoke, TX, 4780 Doolittle Dr., Northwest Regional Airport (52F), a helicopter flight school offering private, instrument, commercial, CFI, CFII and ATP training at competitive prices. Also offered are commercial services such as aerial photography, power/oil line patrol, and aerial survey. Contact instructor Jordan Wagnon for more details. | ||||
| Virginia | |||||
| | Chesapeake Bay Helicopters
FAA 141 approved helicopter flight training school,
5172 W. Military Hwy., Suite E
Hampton Roads Executive Airport (PVG)
Chesapeake, VA 23321
Phone 757-465-9936
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| Washington | |||||
| | Classic Helicopter Boeing Field, Seattle | ||||
| | Helicopters NorthWest in Seattle. Noah Phillips there says: "Our school has been in operation since 1999, and has built relationships with many commercial operators throughout the western United States and Alaska. We have an exceptional safety record, extraordinarily well maintained fleet, and a staggering amount of experience as flight instructors (over 5,000 hours on average per instructor). What we don't have is very many female students. We know they are out there and we know they are just waiting for the opportunity to learn to fly. We would love to be the ones to teach them. Add a link to our website or refer any of your members to us, and I promise to make sure that they'll get the best rotorcraft education available today." | ||||
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