Flight Schools

National Association of Flight Instructors

NAFI offers a searchable database of flight instructors. Click on the logo to search for an instructor near you.

Flight Schools by Country
Please scroll down to search helicopter flight schools. These schools are listed for information purposes only, and the Whirly-Girls are not responsible for the content of the information on the individual websites. Look for the Whirly-Girl logo next to those schools that Whirly-Girls have attended or have taught. If you’d like us to include a school, drop a note to the webmaster.

AUSTRALIA

Becker Helicopters, owed by Jan Becker, one of the few female owner/operators of a helicopter flight school. Offering helicopter flight training; 20 titles of training videos; books; advanced flying (e.g. sling load, mountains, safety courses) in Queensland, Australia. Internationally accredited.

CANADA

	Helicopters Canada in North Bay, Ontario offers flight training. For more information call 705-494-HELI or visit www.helicopterscanada.com
	TRK Heli, Langley Field just outside of Vancouver, B.C., offers flight training. For more info visit http://www.trkhelicopters.com.
	Modak Aviation Inc., in London, Ontario offers primary and advanced training in Canada to both FAA and Transport Canada standards, in Schweizer 300C and Bell 206 helicopters. Contact the business office for more information.
	BC Helicopters at Abbotsford, B.C., flight training and Schweizer Helicopter dealership on the west coast of Canada. Further contact: heli1@telus.net

UNITED STATES

Alaska
	Alyeska Helicopters, LLC and Alpine Air Alaska, Inc in Girdwood, Alaska. Approved for Private through CFI. Training available in R22 or R44 Raven II. Mountain and glacier flying. Robinson authorized Service Center and Dealer. For more information please call (907) 783-2360 or go to our website at www.alpineairalaska.com.
Arizona
	Premier Helicopters of Scottsdale. Call: 602-690-9043 or visit the website at www.premierheli.com/
	Guidance Helicopters in Prescott. FAR Part 141 approved for private, commercial, commercial add-on, instrument and CFI; CFII 141 approval pending. Training provided in R22 and R22. VA approved. For more information phone: 1-877-2FLY-GHI or (928) 443-9370. E-mail:inquiry@guidancehelicopters.com.
California
	Civic Helicopters in San Diego.
	Golden Gate Helicopters in San Carlos, www.goldengatehelicopters.com. They offer training in the R22 and R44 from private to ATP. For more information, e-mail: info@goldengatehelicopters.com
	Group3 Aviation in Van Nuys. Rotorcraft and fixed-wing training in Cessna, Robinson R22/44, Schweizer 300CB, Bell 206BII; Part 61 and 141. Professional pilot programs. Financing available. Owner/Operator is WG #1200 Claudia Herrera-Lowry. group3aviation.com
	Heli Class Helicopter Services in Van Nuys.
	Bristow Academy, formerly Helicopter Adventures, in Concord: www.heli.com. Whirly-Girls both teach and study here.
	Helinet Aviation Services in Van Nuys.
	L. A. Helicopters in Long Beach. Providing all levels of helicopter flight instruction in Robinson products.Visit their new training facility in a new and improved location! CFI Lisa Brand Di Giovanna WG #740
	Mazzei Flying Service in Fresno.
	Robinson Helicopter Company in Torrance. Generous sponsors of Whirly-Girl scholarships.
	Rotor Aviation in Long Beach. Instruction in R22 and R44 helicopters; photo flights; aerial tours; charters. Several WGs have worked here.
	Universal Air Academy in Los Angeles
	Specialized Helicopters at 150 Aviation Way, Suite 101, Watsonville, CA 95076 Phone: 831-763-2244 Fax: 831-761-2244 Website www.specializedheli.com Email: chris@specializedheli.com
	Western Operations, Inc. in Rialto. Schweizer 300C, MD 500D, Bell 206B JetRanger III. Part 61 & Part 141, turbine transition, mountain flying, external load/precision vertical reference
	Zemlock Helicopter Service in Chino.
Colorado
	Rotors of the Rockies in Broomfield.Based at Jefferson County Airport. We offer full training initial through CFI, CFII and ATP with an examiner or staff. If you have any questions, please call 303-635-0496.
	Premier Helicopters in Broomfield. Providing flight training, sales, parts, and service in the Robinson Helicopters at Jeffco. For further information contact: deb.kelly@premierheli.com.
Connecticut
	Established in 1974, North East Helicopters Flight Training (NEH) is one of the oldest helicopter flight training schools in the country, and offers flight training for all FAA certificates and ratings under Parts 141 and 61. Examiners are readily available. NEH trains in Robinson R22’s and Schweizer 300CBi’s. NEH is an Authorized Service Center and a Schweizer sales center. Northeast Helicopters is also a generous sponsor of one of the Whirly Girl scholarships. It's great fun to fly helicopters in New England!
Delaware
	Horizon Helicopters in Newark.
Florida
	Ameri-Copter in Ft. Lauderdale is owned by a Whirly-Girl. Check them out at www.ameri-copter.com or call 561-417-9924.
	Aquila Aviation LLC at Keystone Airport. One hour from Jacksonville, Orlando, Daytona Beach and ten minutes from Gainesville.
	Cloud 9 Helicopters, North County General Aviation Airport, 11610 Aviation Blvd, Suite B2, West Palm Beach, Florida; 561-799-3636
	Bristow Academy, formerly Helicopter Adventures Inc., in three locations: Titusville, Florida; New Iberia, Louisiana; Concord, California. Call: 800-686-4080, www.heli.com.
	Palm Beach Helicopters, 2615 Lantana Road Suite A, Lantana, Florida 33462. Office 561-304-1491.
	Tomlinson Aviation, Inc in Ormond Beach.Sales, service, charter, flight training
	Tropical Helicopters at Leesburg Regional Airport. Flight training, aerial photography, tours, survey operations and maintenance.
Georgia
	Prestige Helicopters in Atlanta. Call 770-458-6047.
	Air Atlanta Helicopters, 1951 Airport Rd Atlanta, GA, 30341. Air Atlanta Helicopters is a full service helicopter facility. We specialize in all things helicopter: Flight Training - part 61 and 141, part 135 Charter Service, Tours, Aerial Photography, Aerial Video, Maintenance and much more.
Hawaii
	Mauna Loa Helicopters in Hawaii.
Iowa
	Iowa Helicopter: R22 and R44 instruction, private through CFI. Contact John McLaughlin at 515-240-8138 or www.iowahelicopter.com
	P & N Flight & Charter in Marion. Provides courses for Private, Commercial, Instrument, CFI, and ATP. Enstrom Helicopters.
Illinois
	Sun Aero Helicopters, Inc in Chicago, IL is located at Lansing Municipal Airport and offers flight instruction in R22 and R44.  We also offer turbine transition, photo, sight seeing, and charter. Phone:708-895--8958 Email:sunaeroheli@cs.com. www.sunaerohelicopters.com
	Central Illinois Air Corporation in Mattoon. Providing private, commercial and CFI training in Schweizer 300CB
	AM Air Servive, LLC at Schaumburg Airport (06C). Bell 47-G2A-1, Scenic Tours/Rides, Photography, Aerial Survey. Call for pricing & availability: Phone 847.602.1888.
Kansas
	Executive Helicopter Solutions in Olathe, Kansas. All levels of helicopter flight instruction through ATP and instrument. Owner is NAFI Master CFI.
Louisiana
	Bristow Academy, New Iberia: www.heli.com.
Massachusetts
	Blue Hill Helicopters, 106 Access Road, Norwood, MA 02062 Phone: 781-688-0263 Website: http://www.bluehillhelicopters.com
	North Andover Flight Academy, Lawrence Airport, North Andover, MA 01845. 5% off lessons for Whirly-Girls! Phone: 978-689-7600 Website: http://www.northandoverflightacademy.com Email: info@northandoverflightacademy.com
Maryland
	Advanced Helicopter Concepts in Frederick. Phone: 301-694-5313. Website: www.advancedhelicopter.com or email: rachael@advancedhelicopter.com
Michigan
	HeliFlight of Michigan in Troy. Offers flight training in R22s and R44s; rides; sight-seeing; special event flights; sales and more.
Minnesota
	Complete Helicopters, Inc. in Blaine. Phone: 763-639-4986. www.completehelicopters.com
	Hummingbird Helicopters, LLC at Faribault Municipal Airport and Flying Cloud Airport.
Mississippi
	Vortex Helicopters in Long Beach. Generous sponsors of a Whirly-Girl scholarship, in Long Beach, MS.
Missouri
	Midwest Helicopters in Chesterfield. Robinson R22 and R44 flight training and CFI sign-offs; aerial photo, charter, tours and more. Examiner on staff; 135 air taxi operation.
	D&D Aviation in St. Louis offers flight training in Robinson helicopters at the St. Louis Downtown Airport. Call 314-540-5260 or visit: dandd-aviation.com.
Montana
	Northern Skies Aviation in Laurel. Schweizer 300 training; 141, VA approved; private through ATP and mountain-flying courses; located 15 miles west of Billings; will arrange housing and use of courtesy car.
Nevada
	Vegas Air Service, LLC. Quality instruction provides the proper foundation for good, safe, professional pilots. VAS provides flight training in R22 BetaII, R44 RavenII, and Schweizer 300 for Private, Commercial, Instrument, CFI, and Add-ons in the Las Vegas area. Training in high density altitude and mountainous areas. Fixed wing instruction and commercial work contracts also available. For more information: Email: info@vegasairservicellc.com, Phone: 702-453-0455, Web address: www.vegasairservicellc.com.
New Jersey
	Helicopter Flight Services in Lumberton. Phone (609) 265-0822 E-mail heliflightserv@hotmail.com
	Copter Pros LLC in Lumberton. Contact: chiefpilot@copterpros.com
Ohio
	Precision Helicopter Services, Inc. in Cleveland. Train in instrument-rated Enstrom F28F-Turbos and Jet Ranger 206BIII. Training for Private, Commercial, Instrument, CFI, CFII, ATP and Turbine Transition. Whirly Girl #1133 Cathleen Bencin -Owner.
Oregon
	Hillsboro Aviation in Hillsboro. One of the largest flight centers in North America, offering flight school, executive charter, contract helicopter services, aircraft sales, parts and maintenance, avionics and pilot shop; 800-345-0949. Several WGs are alumni.
	Lane Community College in Eugene. Train and receive an AASD degree.
	Avia Aviation in Corvallis. Phone 541-757-2842, training all levels of helicopter pilot in R22; fixed-wing training also available. Owner is Designated Practical Examiner giving check-rides. Complete pilot shop, fuel services (100LL and Jet-A) available. Member of Global Aviation Degree Program through UVSC (allows students to finance flight training). Contact Chief Flight Instructor for more info.
	Sunset Helicopters in Aurora. Helicopter flight training in Schweizer 300C Private/commercial/add-on and agri support. www.sunsethelicopters.com or email: info@sunsethelicopters.com. Phone: 503-678-1813.
	Precision Flight Training, Inc. in Newberg. Fixed-wing and helicopter training. Phone: (503) 537-0108. Website: www.flyprecision.com
	Applebee Aviation, Inc. in Hillsboro. Offers private and professional flight training. Train in Hughes 300 and Hughes 500. Call toll-free at 1.866.311.HELI or visit the webpage for more information.
Pennsylvania
	Pocono Air Center in Tobyhanna. Providing flight instruction in Robinson R22 and R44; PAC offers customized helicopter training and customer support to enhance aviation safety. Owned and operated by Whirly-Girl 1297 Joanne Boyer. Phone: 570-656-8372.
South Carolina
	MG Aviation (KMGU) Part 135 Air Taxi, R-22 Authorized Dealer/Service Center, Pilot Services, Flight Training.
Tennessee
	Valley Helicopter Services at McMinn County Airport.
	Chattenooga Helicopters at Chattanooga Metropolitain Airport www.chattanoogahelicopters.com
Texas
	Bell-Helicopter Textron in Ft. Worth. This is the location for the Bell Turbine Transition course scholarship. WG #310 Alacia Lane on staff.
	Summit Helicopters Located at Addison Airport in Dallas.
	Flight Safety International in Ft. Worth. This is the location for the Instrument Refresher Course Scholarship. Bell 222/230, Bell 212, Bell 412, Bell 430.
	American Eurocopter in Grand Praire.
	Helicopter Services Inc. in Houston, Texas at the Hooks Airport. Phone: 281-370-4354. Website: www.heliserv.com.
	Brazos Helicopters in Bruceville, Texas. Phone: (254) 857-9260. Website: www.hothelicopters.com.
	All American Helicopters in Denton, TX serving the Dallas/Forth Worth area. Part 141 FAA certified. VA Approved. Authorized to issue M-1 visas to foreign students. The Chief Pilot/Chief Flight Instructor is military trained (2 Star General) and has thousands of hours. All ratings taught. Training aircraft are fully instrumented Schweizer 300C and CBI models. http://www.allamericanhelicopters.com
Virginia
	Rocky Point Aviation in Roanoke. Northwest Regional Airport (52F), a helicopter flight school offering private, instrument, commercial, CFI, CFII and ATP training at competitive prices. Also offered are commercial services such as aerial photography, power/oil line patrol, and aerial survey.
	Chesapeake Bay Helicopters in Chesapeake. FAA 141 approved helicopter flight training school, Phone 757-465-9936
Washington
	Classic Helicopter at Boeing Field in Seattle, 206-767-0515.
	Helicopters NorthWest in Seattle, 206-767-0508.
	Peninsula Helicopters NW in Bremerton provides private, instrument commercial, CFI and CFII training. Phone: 360-674-2001. Website: www.PeninsulaHelicoptersNW.com