Left Pedal Aviation

Left Pedal Aviation is a helicopter flight school in Inverness, Florida. It trains pilots who want a certificate or additional flight hours and also flies scenic tours. Its school helicopters are a Robinson R22 Beta II and a Robinson R44 Raven II, and financing is available for students.

Fleet

• Robinson R22 Beta II: two seats, about 96 knots cruise, used for primary and private training
• Robinson R44 Raven II: four seats, about 110 knots cruise, used for advanced and commercial training, cross-country flying and scenic tours

Rates

The site publishes wet rates, which include the aircraft, fuel and instructor. The R22 is listed at $400 per hour dual and $315 per hour solo. The R44 is listed at $735 per hour dual and $650 per hour solo. Ground instruction is $85 per hour.

Training

The FAQ refers to FAA Part 61 minimums for a Private Pilot helicopter certificate: 40 total flight hours, of which 20 are dual and 10 are solo, plus ground training. An existing pilot adding a helicopter rating needs 30 flight hours. The site does not mention a Part 141 programme.

Company facts

• Based at 4250 S Airport Rd, Inverness, Florida
• Two Robinson helicopter types in the school fleet
• Scenic tours flown in the R44
• Student financing page on the website