Helicopter Academy

Helicopter Academy is a helicopter flight school with its business office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and its flight operations at North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines, near Miami. The school says it has trained pilots since 1986, using Robinson R22 and R44 aircraft chosen according to the lesson, the training stage, the location and availability.

Courses

• Online helicopter ground school, so students arrive at briefings already familiar with the material
• Introductory lessons for people deciding whether to fly
• Private pilot helicopter training
• Commercial pilot helicopter training
• A career pilot training program that links the training stages and experience building
• Instrument, CFI, CFII and time-building options, which the contact page says the school can help compare

How training works

Students start by describing their goal, whether personal flying, an added rating or a professional path. Each lesson follows a briefing, focused practice and a debrief, and students move to the next stage when they show the required knowledge and proficiency rather than by a fixed deadline. Training covers rotorcraft knowledge, aircraft control, takeoffs, approaches, landings, navigation and emergency procedures.

Locations

The website carries state and territory directories of helicopter training locations, including Florida, Texas, California, New Jersey and North Carolina. It advises students to confirm the airport, instructor and aircraft before booking, because an airport mailing address is not always where a lesson begins.

Costs and financing

The site has separate pages for helicopter training rates and financial aid, and a page for international students.

Company facts

• Training since: 1986, as stated on the site
• Business office: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Flight operations: North Perry Airport, 603 SW 77th Way, Pembroke Pines, Florida
• Aircraft: Robinson R22 and R44