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AUSTRALIA
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.
Aeropower FlightSchool is located just north of Brisbane, Qld, Australia. Private and Commercial licences are offered using R22, R44 and 300 CBi aircraft.
The flight school is part of a larger international helicopter operation and has its own engineering division onsite. Government Accredited. Located just outside controlled airspace so minimum of hassles and delays while still easy access to busy airspace for training. Enjoy learning to fly in sunny Queensland and enjoy a top tourist destination at the same time. Very competitive rates and smiling staff. www.aeropower.com.au.
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CANADA
BC Helicopters at Abbotsford, B.C., flight training and Schweizer Helicopter dealership on the west coast of Canada. Further contact: heli1@telus.net
Canadian Helicopters International Flight School is located out of Buttonville (CYKZ) Ontario, just north of Toronto. We operate three RH22's, one RH44, and one BH206 Jet Ranger. We currently have two full time ground instructors and two full time flight instructors, one being a class one Transport Canada flight examiner. Maintenance is done in house with our full time AME. Our Address is 2833 - 16th Avenue, Box 210, Markham, Ontario, L3R 0P8. Phone:905-415-8090, Fax: 905-415-8129. www.canadianhelicopters.com
Central Helicopter Training Academy offers commercial, private, instructor, instrument, night and advanced training. We utilize the R22, R44 as primary trainers and offer endorsements on the Bell 206 and AS 350,355. We are located in a new 12,000 sq ft hanger at the Municipal airport. We are at St. Thomas Municipal Airport, 44989 Talbot Line, St. Thomas, Ontario, N5P 3S7 www.centralhelicoptertraining.com
The staff at Chinook Helicopters have been teaching women and men to fly helicopters in the Fraser Valley near Vancouver since 1982. Career training is offered on R44 Raven II, Bell 47 G2 and Bell 206B helicopters as well as a full roster of advanced and recurrent training. Contact company managers Cathy and Lynn Press at 1.888.855.1101 or online at chinook@chinookhelicopters.com with any or all of your questions about helicopter flight training. You can visit us at www.chinookhelicopters.com.
Coast Mountain Helicopters Ltd. offers Private, Commercial, Instructor, Recurrent and Mountain training. We are at 457 Heron Place, Campbell River, BC V9W 6W3 Canada. www.coastmountainheli.com
Helicopters Canada in North Bay, Ontario offers flight training. For more information call 705-494-HELI or visit www.helicopterscanada.com.
Heli-Canada flight training school, web site: www.helicanadatraining.com. Located in North Bay, Ontario Canada
Modak Aviation Inc., in London, Ontario offers primary and advanced training in Canada to both FAA and Transport Canada standards, in Schweizer 300C and Bell 206 helicopters. Contact the business office for more information.
TRK Heli, Langley Field just outside of Vancouver, B.C., offers flight training. For more info, visit www.trkhelicopters.com.
UNITED STATES
Alaska
Alyeska Helicopters, LLC and Alpine Air Alaska, Inc in Girdwood, Alaska. Approved for Private through CFI. Training available in R22 or R44 Raven II. Mountain and glacier flying. Robinson authorized Service Center and Dealer. For more information please call (907) 783-2360 or go to our website at www.alpineairalaska.com.
Arizona
Guidance Helicopters in Prescott. 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 phone: 1-877-2FLY-GHI or (928) 443-9370. E-mail:inquiry@guidancehelicopters.com.
Premier Helicopters of Scottsdale. Call: 602-690-9043 or visit the website at www.premierheli.com/
Universal Helicopters (UHI) provides helicopter flight training in the R22, R44, and S300C. Private through ATP at five flight school locations: Camarillo, CA; Scottsdale and Prescott AZ; Dodge City, KS; and Provo, UT. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) has selected UHI as the exclusive provider of the Helicopter Flight Training Program to students at the University's Prescott, AZ, campus. Part 141 approved. Autorotation, Full Down refresher, and Mountain Flying courses in Prescott AZ. VA approved in Prescott, AZ and Provo, UT. Three Designated Pilot Examiners on staff. We are approved to issue qualified international students with SEVIS I-20 letters for M1 training visas. Contact info@universalheli.com, I-866-I FLY UHI, (1 866 435 9844), www.universalheli.com.
California
Bristow Academy, formerly Helicopter Adventures, in Concord: www.heli.com. Whirly-Girls both teach and study here. Part 61 and 141, from private through CFII in Schweizer 300CB/CBi's, and mountain flying. Authorized to issue M-1 visas to foreign students. VA approved. For more information, email heliwest@heli.com or call 925.686.2917.
Civic Helicopters in San Diego.
Corporate Helicopters of San Diego is a part 61 and Part 141 Flight School mainly training in the Robinson R22 and R44. They also have a new FLYIT Simulator. For more information, email sales@corporatehelicopters.com or go to www.corporatehelicopters.com.
Golden Gate Helicopters in San Jose, www.goldengatehelicopters.com. They offer training in the R22 and R44 from private to ATP. For more information, e-mail: info@goldengatehelicopters.com
Group3 Aviation in Van Nuys. 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 in Van Nuys.
Helinet Aviation Services in Van Nuys.
L. A. Helicopters in Long Beach. Providing all levels of helicopter flight instruction in Robinson products and Long Line Vertical Reference Training. Visit their new training facility in a new and improved location! CFI Lisa Brand Di Giovanna WG #740. www.lahelicopters.com.
Mazzei Flying Service in Fresno.
Robinson Helicopter Company in Torrance. Generous sponsors of Whirly-Girl scholarships.
Rotor Aviation in Long Beach. Instruction in R22 and R44 helicopters; photo flights; aerial tours; charters. Several WGs have worked here.
Universal Air Academy in Los Angeles has been owned and operated by WG #654 Monica Bergenstrom since 1997. The helicopter school is located at French Valley airport in beautiful vine country in Temecula, CA. Email: usaacademy@earthlink.net.
Universal Helicopters (UHI) provides helicopter flight training in the R22, R44, and S300C. Private through ATP at five flight school locations: Camarillo, CA; Scottsdale and Prescott AZ; Dodge City, KS; and Provo, UT. Three Designated Pilot Examiners on staff. We are approved to issue qualified international students with SEVIS I-20 letters for M1 training visas. Contact info@universalheli.com, I-866-I FLY UHI, (1 866 435 9844), www.universalheli.com.
USA Academy of Aviation Inc.
Western Operations, Inc. in Rialto. Schweizer 300C, MD 500D, Bell 206B JetRanger III. Part 61 & Part 141, turbine transition, mountain flying, external load/precision vertical reference.
Zemlock Helicopter Service in Chino.
Colorado
Colorado Heli-Ops operates a Schweizer 300C and Robinson R44 at their base at 11844 Corporate Way in Broomfield. Please call 303-466-heli (4354) for more information or visit their website at www.coloradoheliops.com.
Rotors of the Rockies in Broomfield. Based at Jefferson County Airport. We offer full training initial through CFI, CFII and ATP with an examiner or staff. If you have any questions, please call 303-635-0496.
Connecticut
Established in 1974, North East Helicopters Flight Training (NEH) is one of the oldest helicopter flight training schools in the country, and offers flight training for all FAA certificates and ratings under Parts 141 and 61. Examiners are readily available. NEH trains in Robinson R22’s and Schweizer 300CBi’s. NEH is an Authorized Service Center and a Schweizer sales center. Northeast Helicopters is also a generous sponsor of one of the Whirly Girl scholarships. It's great fun to fly helicopters in New England!
Delaware
Horizon Helicopters in Newark.
Florida
Ameri-Copter in Ft. Lauderdale has merged with Ocean Helicopters, Inc. Pamela Landis, WG #979, is part owner, VP, and Chief Pilot. Check them out at www.ameri-copter.com or call 561-625-1900.
Aquila Aviation LLC at Keystone Airport. One hour from Jacksonville, Orlando, Daytona Beach and ten minutes from Gainesville.
Bristow Academy in four locations: Titusville, Florida; New Iberia, Louisiana; Concord, California; Gloucester, UK. Call: 800-686-4080 or take a look at www.heli.com. Whirly-Girls both teach and study here. Part 61 and 141, from private through CFII in Schweizer 300CB/CBi's, Robinson R22's, and Bell 206 aircraft. FAA and JAA, military training, night vision goggles, turbine transitions, external load. Authorized to issue M-1 and F-1 visas to foreign students. VA approved. For more information, email heliwest@heli.com or call 321-567-0392.
Cloud 9 Helicopters, North County General Aviation Airport, 11610 Aviation Blvd, Suite B2, West Palm Beach, Florida; 561-799-3636
Ocean Helicopters, Inc. has merged with Ameri-Copter. Their address is 11550 Aviation Blvd., Suite 1, West Palm Beach, FL 33412, 561-625-1900. Pamela Landis, WG #979, is part owner, VP, and Chief Pilot. They offer part 61 and 141 flight training in R22, R44, Schweizers, Jet Rangers. www.oceanhelicopters.com.
Palm Beach Helicopters, 2615 Lantana Road Suite A, Lantana, Florida 33462. Office 561-304-1491.
Tomlinson Aviation, Inc in Ormond Beach.Sales, service, charter, flight training
Tropical Helicopters at Leesburg Regional Airport. Flight training, aerial photography, tours, survey operations and maintenance.
Georgia
Prestige Helicopters in Atlanta. Call 770-458-6047.
Air Atlanta Helicopters, 1951 Airport Rd Atlanta, GA, 30341. Air Atlanta Helicopters is a full service helicopter facility. We specialize in all things helicopter: Flight Training - part 61 and 141, part 135 Charter Service, Tours, Aerial Photography, Aerial Video, Maintenance and much more.
Hawaii
Mauna Loa Helicopters in Hawaii has three locations. Their main site includes an on-staff examiner, five R22's and one R44. Mauna Loa Helicopters has been accredited through ACCSCT. Website: www.maunaloahelicopters.com.
Idaho
Utah Helicopter located in Idaho Falls ID, 2381 Foote Dr. (208)227-0300. Also located in Pocatello ID, 1503 "A" Flightline (208)233-4365. Please note additional sites in Utah. Website: www.utahhelicopter.com
Iowa
Iowa Helicopter: R22 and R44 instruction, private through CFI. Contact John McLaughlin at 515-240-8138 or www.iowahelicopter.com
P & N Flight & Charter in Marion. Provides courses for Private, Commercial, Instrument, CFI, and ATP. Enstrom Helicopters.
Illinois
Sun Aero Helicopters, Inc in Chicago, IL is located at Lansing Municipal Airport and offers flight instruction in R22 and R44. We also offer turbine transition, photo, sight seeing, and charter. Phone:708-895--8958 Email:sunaeroheli@cs.com. www.sunaerohelicopters.com
Central Illinois Air Corporation in Mattoon. Providing private, commercial and CFI training in Schweizer 300CB
AM Air Servive, LLC at Schaumburg Airport (06C). Bell 47-G2A-1, Scenic Tours/Rides, Photography, Aerial Survey. Call for pricing & availability: Phone 847.602.1888.
Rotors and Wings Aviation is a Part 61 and 141 Helicopter and Airplane training company located 45 minutes South of Chicago. We teach all helicopter ratings and use Schweizer and Robinson helicopters. Website: www.rotorsandwings.us 888-693-7203.
Kansas
Executive Helicopter Solutions in Olathe, Kansas. All levels of helicopter flight instruction through ATP and instrument. Owner is NAFI Master CFI.
Universal Helicopters (UHI) provides helicopter flight training in the R22, R44, and S300C. Private through ATP at five flight school locations: Dodge City, KS; Camarillo, CA; Scottsdale and Prescott AZ;and Provo, UT. Three Designated Pilot Examiners on staff. We are approved to issue qualified international students with SEVIS I-20 letters for M1 training visas. Contact info@universalheli.com, I-866-I FLY UHI, (1 866 435 9844), www.universalheli.com.
Louisiana
Bristow Academy in four locations: New Iberia, Louisiana; Titusville, Florida; Concord, California; Gloucester, UK. Whirly-Girls both teach and study here. Part 61 and 141, from private through CFII in Schweizer 300CB/CBi's, Robinson R22's and R44's. Authorized to issue M-1 visas to foreign students. VA approved. Call: 337-364-8909 or take a look at www.heli.com.
Crescent City Helicopters at Lakefront Airport in New Orleans (KNEW) at the Flightline First FBO. I can offer R-22 flight training at $225.00 per hour dual and $210.00 per hour solo. Please contact Burt Lattimore at 504-914-5955. Website: www.crescentcityhelicopters.com
Massachusetts
Blue Hill Helicopters, 106 Access Road, Norwood, MA 02062
Phone: 781-688-0263 Website: http://www.bluehillhelicopters.com
North Andover Flight Academy, Lawrence Airport, North Andover, MA 01845. 5% off lessons for Whirly-Girls! Phone: 978-689-7600 Website: www.northandoverflightacademy.com Email: info@northandoverflightacademy.com
Maryland
Advanced Helicopter Concepts in Frederick. Phone: 301-694-5313. Website: www.advancedhelicopter.com or email: rachael@advancedhelicopter.com
Michigan
HeliFlight of Michigan in Troy. Offers flight training in R22s and R44s; rides; sight-seeing; special event flights; sales and more.
Hummingbird Helicopters, LLC at Faribault Municipal Airport and Flying Cloud Airport.
Mississippi
Vortex Helicopters in Long Beach. Generous sponsors of a Whirly-Girl scholarship, in Long Beach, MS.
Missouri
Midwest Helicopters in Chesterfield. Robinson R22 and R44 flight training and CFI sign-offs; aerial photo, charter, tours and more. Examiner on staff; 135 air taxi operation.
D&D Aviation in St. Louis offers flight training in Robinson helicopters at the St. Louis Downtown Airport. Call 314-540-5260 or visit: dandd-aviation.com.
Montana
Northern Skies Aviation in Laurel. Schweizer 300 training; 141, VA approved; private through ATP and mountain-flying courses; located 15 miles west of Billings; will arrange housing and use of courtesy car.
Nevada
Vegas Air Service, LLC. Quality instruction provides the proper foundation for good, safe, professional pilots. VAS provides flight training in R22 BetaII, R44 RavenII, and Schweizer 300 for Private, Commercial, Instrument, CFI, and Add-ons in the Las Vegas area. Training in high density altitude and mountainous areas. Fixed wing instruction and commercial work contracts also available. For more information: Email: info@vegasairservicellc.com, Phone: 702-453-0455, Web address: www.vegasairservicellc.com.
New Jersey
Helicopter Flight Services in Lumberton. Phone (609) 265-0822 E-mail heliflightserv@hotmail.com
Copter Pros LLC in Lumberton. Contact: chiefpilot@copterpros.com
New York
Independent Helicopters can help launch your aviation career. We offer quality flight training that is one-on-one and self-paced to accommodate the student’s needs. You’ll learn about aerodynamics, helicopter systems, meteorology, navigation, airport operations, and FAA regulations. Helicopter usage is growing at a rapid pace, and the future looks promising! Stewart Airport (KSWF) in Newburgh. 845-549-3755. www.independenthelicopters.com
North Carolina
Heli Xpress, LLC is a R44 RII helicopter flight school in the Piedmont Triad of North Carolina at the Twin Lakes Airport. They have trained women and men, young and old, to fly the Robinson R44. They can provide people transition training into the R44, Commercial or Private add-on ratings, Private ratings from the beginning, Commercial and Flight Instructor ratings from the beginning. Address: 1105 Fork Bixby Rd, Advance, NC 27006. www.heli-xpress.com
Ohio
Precision Helicopter Services, Inc. in Cleveland. Train in instrument-rated Enstrom F28F-Turbos and Jet Ranger 206BIII. Training for Private, Commercial, Instrument, CFI, CFII, ATP and Turbine Transition. Whirly Girl #1133 Cathleen Bencin -Owner.
Oregon
Hillsboro Aviation in Hillsboro. 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.
Jerry Trimble Helicopters is located in McMinnville. The school currently has two R-22s and a R-44. They say they offer individualized instruction at a price that can't be beat. They have been in the industry for over 30 years and love teaching. Private, commercial, instrument, CFI and CFII training is offered as well as touchdown auto training. Contact Jerry at 503-807-8239 or jerry@jerrytrimblehelicopters.com. Website: jerrytrimblehelicopters.com
Lane Community College in Eugene. Train and receive an AASD degree.
Avia Aviation in Corvallis. Phone 541-757-2842, training all levels of helicopter pilot in R22; fixed-wing training also available. 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 Flight Instructor for more info.
Sunset Helicopters in Aurora. Helicopter flight training in Schweizer 300C Private/commercial/add-on and agri support. www.sunsethelicopters.com or email: info@sunsethelicopters.com. Phone: 503-678-1813.
Precision Flight Training, Inc. in Newberg. Fixed-wing and helicopter training. Phone: (503) 537-0108. Website: www.flyprecision.com
Applebee Aviation, Inc. in Hillsboro. Offers private and professional flight training. Train in Hughes 300 and Hughes 500. Call toll-free at 1.866.311.HELI or visit the webpage for more information.
Pennsylvania
K-Aviation Inc. at Smoketown Airport S37. Helicopter Instruction provided weekends by appointment in an Enstrom 280. Contact Dan at 484-340-0491.
Pocono Air Center in Tobyhanna. 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. Phone: 570-656-8372.
South Carolina
MG Aviation (KMGU) Part 135 Air Taxi, R-22 Authorized Dealer/Service Center, Pilot Services, Flight Training.
Tennessee
Valley Helicopter Services at McMinn County Airport.
Bell-Helicopter Textron in Ft. Worth. 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.
Flight Safety International in Ft. Worth. This is the location for the Instrument Refresher Course Scholarship. Bell 222/230, Bell 212, Bell 412, Bell 430.
American Eurocopter in Grand Praire.
Helicopter Services Inc. in Houston, Texas at the Hooks Airport. Phone: 281-370-4354. Website: www.heliserv.com.
Brazos Helicopters in Bruceville, Texas. Phone: (254) 857-9260. Website: www.hothelicopters.com.
All American Helicopters in Denton, TX serving the Dallas/Forth Worth area. Part 141 FAA certified. VA Approved. Authorized to issue M-1 visas to foreign students. The Chief Pilot/Chief Flight Instructor is military trained (2 Star General) and has thousands of hours. All ratings taught. Training aircraft are fully instrumented Schweizer 300C and CBI models. www.allamericanhelicopters.com
Utah
Universal Helicopters (UHI) provides helicopter flight training in the R22, R44, and S300C. Private through ATP at five flight school locations: Camarillo, CA; Scottsdale and Prescott AZ; Dodge City, KS; and Provo, UT. VA approved in Provo, UT and Prescott, AZ. Three Designated Pilot Examiners on staff. We are approved to issue qualified international students with SEVIS I-20 letters for M1 training visas. Contact info@universalheli.com, I-866-I FLY UHI, (1 866 435 9844), www.universalheli.com.
Upper Limit Aviation provides helicopter training and utility services. Located at 619 North 2360 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84116. Phone: 801-596-7722,
FAX: 801-596-2779. Website: www.ulaheli.com
Utah Helicopter located in Spanish Fork UT, 3450 N 56 E (801)794-2480. Alternate site also in West Jordan UT, 7220 S 4450 W (801)561-7972. Please note additional sites in Idaho. Website: www.utahhelicopter.com
Virginia
Rocky Point Aviation in Roanoke. 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.
Chesapeake Bay Helicopters in Chesapeake. FAA 141 approved helicopter flight training school, Phone 757-465-9936
Washington
Classic Helicopter at Boeing Field in Seattle, 206-767-0515.
Helicopters NorthWest in Seattle, 206-767-0508.
Peninsula Helicopters NW in Bremerton provides private, instrument commercial, CFI and CFII training. Phone: 360-674-2001. Website: www.PeninsulaHelicoptersNW.com
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