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Private Pilot Program

The private pilot program is the first step in accomplishing your flying dreams. Whether you want to fly as a hobby, or as a career, our private pilot program will give you the tools and the knowledge necessary to obtain your private pilot license.

Elite Helicopter Services prides itself on the quality of service we are able to bring to each customer, and the ability to conform to each student’s schedule. With our two Schweizer 300C helicopters and FLYIT flight simulator, we are able to tailor a schedule to meet the needs of our students.

 

Flight training will include, but is not limited to:

• Preflight preparations
• Preflight procedures
• Airport and heliport operations
• Hovering maneuvers
• Takeoffs, landings, go-rounds
• Performance maneuvers
• Navigation
• Emergency operations
• Night operations
• Postflight procedures
• High altitude training (field elevation 5900ft)

 

Since we are a part 61 school, students are able to do most of the required studying on their own. Instructors and students will sit down together with a one on one approach to make sure the students have a full understanding of the aeronautical knowledge, and to answer any questions that the students may have.

 

Ground school will include, but is not limited to the following:

• FAA regulations
• Accident Report Requirements to NTSB
• Use of the Aeronautical Information Manual
• Aeronautical charts
• Radio communications
• Meteorology/Weather
• Safe and efficient operation of aircraft
• Effects of density altitude
• Weight and balance
• Principles of aerodynamics, powerplants, and aircraft systems
• Aeronautical decision making
• Preflight actions

 

Elite Helicopter Services is also proud to offer the Fly It simulator. You are able to apply a maximum of 7.5 hours from the simulator toward your private flight requirements when with an instructor. The Simulator allows for a more cost efficient way to acquire your required hours.

 

To be eligible for a private rotorcraft pilot certificate, you must:

• Be at least 17 years of age, to take the flight test. (16 years old for student pilot and solo). Training can begin at any age.
• Be able to read, speak, write and understand the English language.
• Meet the aeronautical experience requirements that apply to the aircraft category and class rating sought.
• Pass FAA written knowledge test (prior to taking FAA practical flight test).
• Pass FAA oral and practical flight test.
• Obtain a FAA medical certificate (3rd class or higher).

  

FAA minimum requirements to obtain a Private Pilot License under FAR 61 is as follows:

• 40 hrs minimum flight time of which 20 hrs must be dual, 10 hrs must be solo and 30 hrs must be in a helicopter
• 3 hrs of cross country training
• 3 hrs of night flying
• Be proficient in aeronautical knowledge
• 3 takeoff and landings at an airport with a control tower

 

Prices are estimated according to FAA minimums. Students may require more training if necessary.

 

 

 

Each passenger UNDER 18 YEARS OLD MUST HAVE A PARENT or guardian sign a Liability waiver. (SOME FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY, WEATHER PERMITTING, WEIGHT LIMITATIONS MAY APPLY, PILOT HAS THE FINAL DECISION FOR THE FLIGHT) Elite Helicopter Services is fully insured. Elite Helicopter Services, Inc. reserves the right to refuse service to anyone that we chose not to serve unconditionally.