Pelican Flight Training

Pelican Flight Training is a flight school in Pembroke Pines, South Florida, which says it opened in 1985. It trains airplane and helicopter pilots and operates from North Perry Airport. Its helicopter programs are run under FAA Part 141, and it also teaches foreign pilots and international students.

Helicopter training

• Helicopter Private Pilot, PPL-H
• Helicopter Instrument Rating
• Commercial Helicopter, CFI-H and CFII-H
• Helicopter add-on rating for existing pilots
• Professional Helicopter Program from zero experience to flight instructor
• Helicopter discovery flights

Aircraft and equipment

The helicopter fleet page lists the Schweizer 300C, a two-seat training helicopter. The school also trains in Cessna and Piper airplanes and uses an ALSIM ALX FNPT II simulator, which it says is certified by the FAA and EASA.

Other programmes

• Airplane Private, Instrument, Commercial and Multi-Engine ratings
• Certified Flight Instructor courses
• Foreign pilot conversion from ICAO or EASA licenses to FAA
• Student accommodation help

Markets served

The school welcomes international students, with F-1 and M-1 visa authorization, TSA processing and help with accommodation, and offers a training cost calculator and online scheduling on its website.

Company facts

• Opened in 1985
• FAA Part 141 certified
• Accredited by ACCSC, which the site describes as recognized by the US Department of Education
• Authorized for F-1 and M-1 student visas
• Partnership with Riga Aeronautical Institute