Helicopter Flight Training Inc.

Helicopter Flight Training Inc. is a helicopter flight school at Long Island MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma, New York. The school says it has offered flight training for over 30 years, and its graduates have gone on to fly for helicopter companies around the world.

The school trains people who fly for fun and people who want careers in charter, EMS, firefighting, external load and tour operations. The website describes its training as hands on, with one on one instruction, and says students fly on their first day.

Programs run from private pilot through to ATP. The school also offers turbine transition, introductory flights, and training for those who want to fly for fun. Its pricing is described as competitive.

The training fleet is made up of Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters. The company says it is the finest training fleet in the New York area. All aircraft are maintained at its Robinson Service Center by factory trained mechanics.

The R22 seats two adults and can cruise at up to 90 knots. The R44 has a two bladed rotor and a cabin with unobstructed views from every seat.

The school says its pilots are among the most experienced in the United States. It says its pilots have flown photo flights, agricultural work and city tours, and its instructors have military and civilian backgrounds.

The school sponsors the yearly Michael P. Murphy Run Around the Lake, an event that honors those who serve. Aircraft sales are handled through a separate website. The site also has pages on financing and for non U.S. students.

Services

• Introductory flights
• Photo flights
• Private pilot training
• Commercial pilot training
• Instrument rating
• Certified flight instructor
• Airline transport pilot
• Turbine transition
• Financing
• Aircraft sales