Alyeska Helicopters – alyeskahelicopters.com
Merrill Field (PAMR) in Anchorage. The uniquely challenging Alaskan conditions teach skills in mountains, rough terrain and adverse weather flying. VA certified, Private through CFII (initial and add-on) in Part 141 and Part 61. Robinson R22 Beta II and R44 Raven I helicopters. Call 907-277-2007 for more information.
Tanalian Aviation – tanalianaviation.com
Merrill (PAMR), Anchorage. An R22 Mariner II is available for part 61: private, commercial and CFI, and sling-load training. With the student’s own aircraft, instrument and fixed-wing ratings are available. Call 907-280-8023 for more information.
Guidance Aviation – guidance.aero
FAA approved Part 141 helicopter institution with flight operations in Prescott, Arizona and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Each flight operation has a collegiate partner through which graduates earn both their FAA certificates and ratings (CFII) to become professional helicopter pilots, as well as their associate degree (AAS) in Aviation Technology – Helicopter Pilot Operations. Eligible U.S. Military Veterans may utilize GI Bill benefits. Fleet of 23 aircraft including Robinson R22, R44, and R66 helicopters. Call student services at 866-535-5770 or email studentservices@guidance.aero. Whirly-Girls sponsors.
Universal Helicopters – universalheli.com
Scottsdale and Prescott, Arizona;Â Camarillo, California; Dodge City, Kansas; and Provo, Utah. R22, R44, and S300C helicopters used for part 141 private rating through ATP. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) uses UHI as the exclusive provider of the helicopter program to students at the ERAU’s Prescott campus. Extra training includes full-down autorotation refresher and mountain flying courses in Prescott. VA approved in Prescott and Provo. They are approved to issue SEVIS I-20 letters for M1 visas. Contact info@universalheli.com or call I-866-I-FLY-UHI (1-866-435-9844).
Arkansas Helicopters – arhelicopters.com
Springdale. They offer private, commercial, and CFI training in a Robinson R44 under part 61. Call (479) 365-3640 for more information.
Anthelion Helicopters – anthelionhelicopters.com
Long Beach Airport. Owned and operated by a Whirly-Girl out of Airflite FBO. They operate R22s and R44s, an Enstrom and an elite Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD). They provide training for private rating through ATP.
Corporate Helicopters – corporatehelicopters.com
San Diego. Part 61 and Part 141. Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters and a FlyIt simulator.
Elite Helicopter Tours – elitehelicoptertours.com
Van Nuys. They offer private, instrument, commercial, CFI, CFII, and mountain training. Robinson R22 Beta IIs, Robinson R44 Raven IIs, Bell 206, FlyIt Simulator, and a high-performance Cirrus SR22.
Group3 Aviation – group3aviation.com
Van Nuys. Offering Helicopter Sightseeing Tours, 135 charter and film production since 1993. Aircraft: Robinson R44, Raven II – IFR, Schweizer 300CBi, Bell 206B, and Frasca TruFlite helicopter training device. Part 133, Part 135 and Part 141 approved. Training for all FAA helicopter ratings, an external load courses, and foreign conversions. SEVIS approved for M1 visas, and VA approved for GI Bill benefits. Owner/operator is WG#1200 Claudia Herrera-Lowry.
Jerry Trimble Helicopters – jerrytrimblehelicopters.com
Thermal, California with two other branches in McMinnville, OR and Smithville, TX. Private, commercial, instrument, CFI and CFII training is offered as well as touchdown auto training in the R-22. Call 503-577-6371 or email jerry@jerrytrimblehelicopters.com for more information.
L.A. Helicopters – www.lahelicopters.com
Long Beach. Providing all levels of helicopter flight instruction in Robinson products and long line vertical reference training.
Mazzei Flying Service– www.flymfs.com
Fresno. Helicopter and airplane courses.
Robinson Helicopter Company– www.robinsonheli.com
Torrance. Provides pilot safety courses as well as maintenance courses for government-license airframe mechanics, or foreign equivalent. Generous sponsors of Whirly-Girls scholarships.
Rotor Aviation – www.rotoraviation.com
Long Beach. Instruction in R22 and R44 helicopters as well as photo flights, aerial tours, charters. Several WGs have worked here.
Specialized Helicopters – specializedheli.com
Watsonville. Call 831-763-2244 for more information.
Universal Air Academy
Los Angeles/Temecula, French Valley Airport. Has been owned and operated by WG#654 Monica Bergenstrom since 1997.
Universal Helicopters – universalheli.com
Camarillo. R22, R44, and S300C. Private through ATP helicopter ratings with four other locations: Scottsdale and Prescott AZ; Dodge City, KS; and Provo, UT. They are approved to issue SEVIS I-20 letters for M1 training visas. For more information, contact info@universalheli.com, or call I-866-I-FLY-UHI (1-866-435-9844).
Western Helicopters – westernhelicopters.com
Rialto. Sikorsky S300C and MDHC MD500D helicopters. Their part 141-approved courses include private pilot, commercial pilot, mountain, vertical reference, turbine transition, and emergency procedures. Sponsors of ground training for the Whirly-Girls scholarship in Advanced Mountain Flight Training.
Colorado Heli-Ops – coloradoheliops.com
Broomfield. Operates a Schweizer 300C and Robinson R44 for private, instrument, commercial, CFI, and mountain training. Degree program possible through partnership with Morgan Community College. Includes a VA program.
North East Helicopters Flight Services – www.northeasthelicopters.com
One of the oldest helicopter schools in the country, offering all FAA certificates and ratings under Parts 141 and 61. Training takes place in Robinson R22, R44, and Schweizer 300CBi aircraft. They have veterans programs and are an authorized Schweizer service and sales center.
Horizon Helicopters – www.horizonhelo.com
Newark.
Florida Helicopters – florida-helicopters.com
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. Private to ATP initial, with add-on courses in the R-22 and R-44. WG#1682 Michelle Payne is General Manager. Call 954-938-5386 for more information.
The Heli Team – theheliteam.com
Orlando. Providing flight training, tours, charter, aerial application and ENG services.
Palm Beach Helicopters – www.palmbeachhelicopters.com
Lantana. Call 561-304-1491 for more information.
Tampa Bay Aviation – tampabayaviation.com/
Clearwater. Whirly-Girls have both taught and studied here. Private, Instrument, Commercial, and Flight Instructor training offered as initial or add-on courses in Robinson R22 and R44 aircraft. Authorized to issue M-1 visas to foreign students. Financing offered through a third party.
US Aviation Training Solutions – www.usatsflighttraining.com
Titusville. Whirly-Girls have both taught and studied here. Part 61 and 141, from private through CFII in Schweizer 300CBi’s, Robinson R44’s, and Bell 206 aircraft. FAA and EASA, military training, night vision goggles, turbine transitions, G500, external load. Authorized to issue M-1 visas to foreign students.
Prestige Helicopters – www.prestigehelicopters.com
Atlanta. Provides training, tours, charters, and sales. Call 770-458-6047 for more information.
Mauna Loa Helicopters – maunaloahelicopters.com
Oahu and the Big Island. FAA Part 141. Mauna Loa Helicopters offers private, instrument, commercial, flight instructor, instrument instructor, and Airline Transport Pilot Courses as well as external load and night vision goggle training. Other specialized courses are available. R22 and R44 aircraft. M-1 and F-1 visas are available.
Novictor Helicopters – www.novictorhelicopters.com
Honolulu. Offering customized flight instruction for private, commercial, and CFI certificates in the Robinson R44. They also offer demo flights and tours. Founded by Whirly-Girl #1584 and CEO Nicole Vandelaar.
Utah Helicopter – utahhelicopter.com
Idaho Falls & Pocatello. Additional location in Utah. Offering private, instrument, commercial, CFI, CFII, high altitude courses. Utah Valley University Aviation Science degree program available.
Midwest Helicopter Academy – www.flymidwest.com
Sauget. They provide a range of helicopter courses in R22 and R44 aircraft and are partnered with Saint Louis University, allowing you to train while earning a degree.
Sun Aero Helicopters  – sunaerohelicopters.com
Chicago, Lansing Municipal Airport. Flight training, turbine transition, sightseeing, and charter in R22, R44, and Bell 206 aircraft.
KC Copters – kccopters.com
Olathe, Johnson County Executive Airport, near Kansas City. Offers private, instrument, commercial, and CFI flight training in Robinson aircraft. Their exclusive Flying Smart program is designed to develop superior judgement and risk management skills.
Universal Helicopters – universalheli.com
Dodge City and four other locations in Arizona and Utah. R22, R44, and S300C helicopters used for part 141 private rating through ATP. They are approved to issue SEVIS I-20 letters for M1 visas.
Crescent City Helicopters – crescentcityhelicopters.com
Lakefront Airport in New Orleans (KNEW) at Flightline First FBO. R-22.
Guidance Aviation – guidance.aero
Baton Rouge, and Prescott, Arizona. Part 141. Has a collegiate partner through which graduates earn both their FAA ratings (CFII) as well as their associate Degree (AAS) in Aviation Technology – Helicopter Pilot Operations. Accept GI Bill benefits for helicopter and collegiate studies. Robinson R22, R44, and R66 helicopters. Whirly-Girls sponsors.
South Louisiana Community College International School of Aviation Excellence – solacc.edu/about/corporate-college/international-school-aviation-excellence
New Iberia. The South Louisiana Community College International School of Aviation Excellence offers a Professional Pilot Program incorporating private, instrument, commercial, CFI, and CFII training. R22, R44, Schweizer 300CBi.
Advanced Helicopter Concepts – advancedhelicopter.com
Frederick. Offers private through ATP in R22 aircraft. Fixed wing training also available.
Monumental Helicopters – monumentalhelicopters.com
Fort Meade. Woman owned company. Training offered in Robinson R22 Beta II and R44 aircraft. Elite TH-100 Simulator with Advanced ATD Certification is available for instrument training.
Blue Hill Helicopters – bluehillhelicopters.com
Norwood. Flight training and aviation services are available in the Schweizer 300CBi and Robinson R44. Courses include private, instrument, commercial, CFI, CFII.
Boston Helicopters – www.bostonhelicopters.com
Lawrence Airport, North Andover. Courses include private, instrument, commercial, CFI, recurrency, and their Professional Pilot Program.
HeliFlight of Michigan – www.heliflightofmichigan.com.
Troy. Flight training, rides, sight-seeing, and special event flights in R22 and R44 aircraft.
Complete Helicopters – completehelicopters.com
Blaine. Flight training and other aviation services.
Hummingbird Helicopters – www.hummingbirdhelicopters.us
Eden Prairie. Flight training courses include private, instrument, commercial, CFI, CFII, ATP provided in Sikorsky S300CB and FlyIt flight simulator.
Lake Superior Helicopters – lakesuperiorhelicopters.com
Duluth International Airport, Duluth. Offers private, commercial and CFI training under part 141 and part 61. Also instrument, CFII, ATP, external load and turbine transition courses. Robinson R44 and R22 aircraft.
Northern Skies Aviation – www.northernskies.com
Laurel. Flight training courses include private through ATP and mountain flying in the Schweizer 300C. 141 and 61, VA approved. They also provide part 135 charter and part 133 long line services. Housing and courtesy car transport are available.
702 Helicopters – 702helicopters.com
Provides helicopter training in the R22 and R44 for private, commercial, instrument, CFI, CFII, and ATP at high density altitude in busy Las Vegas airspace. All books and free unlimited ground instruction are included in training package.
C-R Helicopters – crhelicopters.com
Nashua with an alternate site in Laconia. Private, instrument, commercial, CFI, CFII, ATP and add-on training provided in Robinson R22 and R44 aircraft. Authorized Robinson service center and dealer since 2002.
Seacoast Helicopters – seacoasthelos.com
Pease International Tradeport, Portsmouth. VA-approved, Part 141, rotorcraft private, commercial, instrument, ATP, CFI and CFII training. In conjunction with Great Bay Community College, offers an Associate of Science Degree in Aviation Technology – Helicopter (ATH).
Helicopter Flight Services – www.helicopterflightservices.com
Medford. Provides part 141 and 61 training in Schweizer 300 aircraft. Private, instrument, commercial, CFI, CFII, ATP courses offered. Contracted through Atlantic Cape Community College (ACCC) for helicopter training. VA approved. M-1 visas available for foreign students.
Independent Helicopters – independenthelicopters.com
Stewart International Airport (KSWF), New Windsor, and Saratoga County Airport in Ballston Spa. Whirly-Girl Heather Howley WG#1392 is the Chief Pilot and CEO. She is also a DPE. Courses offered include private, instrument, commercial, CFI, CFII, ATP in Robinson aircraft. Utility, forestry inspection, and transport services also provided.
Wings Air – wingsairhelicopters.com
White Plains (KHPN). Part 61 training provided in the Robinson R44. Flight training includes private, instrument, commercial, CFI, CFII, ATP, helicopter add-on. Part 135 certified for commercial operations.
High Tide Helicopters – hightidehelicopters.com
Cape Fear Regional Jetport in Oak Island. Offers private and commercial training in the Robinson R22. Owned and operated by CFI Jessica Ward, WG#1673.
Queen City Helicopter Corp. – qcheli.com
Gastonia. Queen City Helicopter Corp. is a subsidiary of North Carolina Helicopters, Inc. Training provided in the R22.
Total Flight Solutions – totalflight.com (previously known as North Carolina Rotor and Wing)
Louisburg. Training provided in Robinson R22 and R44 aircraft. They have a relationship with Utah Valley University that enables students to secure education loans to fund their training while working towards a two- or four-year degree in aviation science.
Hillsboro Aero Academy – flyhaa.com
Three campuses in Hillsboro, Troutdale, and Prineville. Since 1980. They are one of the largest helicopter and airplane flight schools in the U.S. Full Professional Pilot Program offered as well as private, instrument, commercial, CFI, CFII. Several WGs are alumni.
Jerry Trimble Helicopters – jerrytrimblehelicopters.com
McMinnville as well as Thermal, CA, and Smithville, TX. Private, commercial, instrument, CFI and CFII are offered as well as touchdown auto training in Robinson R22 and R44 aircraft and their Elite TH-100 simulator. They also offer fixed wing, UAV/UAS, and long line training. They are the sponsors of the annual Jerry Trimble Helicopters Touchdown Autorotation Contest.
Precision – flyprecision.com
Newberg. Since 1983. They offer both fixed-wing and helicopter training.
Alamo Helicopters – alamohelicoptertours.com
Stinson Municipal Airport (KSSF) in San Antonio, and a satellite in Austin. FAA part 61 and part 141. Private through CFII in Robinson R22 and R44 aircraft. They also offer tours of the San Antonio and Austin areas, FAA part 135 charter services.
Airbus Helicopters – www.airbushelicoptersinc.com
Grand Prairie. Formerly American Eurocopter, Airbus Helicopters is a long-time sponsor of Whirly-Girl scholarships. This location serves as the company headquarters and training center.
Apex Helicopters – apexhelicopters.net
Arcola. Part 61 training utilizing the Robinson R22 and R44. They offer private, commercial, instrument, CFI, CFII, ATP, and external load and agricultural training.
Bell Helicopter Textron – bellhelicopter.com
Ft. Worth. The corporate headquarters for Bell Helicopter, where they provide training in Bell products. This is the location for the Whirly-Girls Bell Scholarship.
FlightSafety International – flightsafety.com
Ft. Worth. Sponsor and location for the WG Instrument Refresher Course Scholarship. Their simulators include Bell 222/230, Bell 212, Bell 412, and Bell 430.
Jerry Trimble Helicopters – jerrytrimblehelicopters.com
Smithville, and McMinnville. Additional location in Thermal, Calif. Private, commercial, instrument, CFI and CFII are offered as well as touchdown auto training in Robinson R22 and R44 aircraft and their Elite TH-100 simulator. They also offer fixed wing, UAV/UAS, and long line training. They are the sponsors of the annual Jerry Trimble Helicopters Touchdown Autorotation Contest.
US Aviation Academy – usviationacademy.com
Denton, serving the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Part 141 FAA certified. VA Approved. Authorized to issue M-1 visas to foreign students. All ratings taught. Fully instrumented Schweizer 300C and CBI models.
Universal Helicopters – universalheli.com
Provo, as well as Camarillo, CA; Scottsdale and Prescott AZ; Dodge City, KS. VA approved in Provo. Provides flight training in the R22, R44, and S300C. Private through ATP Approved to issue SEVIS I-20 letters for M-1 training visas.
Upper Limit Aviation – upperlimitaviation.edu Â
Salt Lake City. Provides helicopter training and utility services.
Utah Helicopter – utahhelicopter.com
Spanish Fork and West Jordan. Additional location in Idaho.
American Helicopters – americanheli.com
Manassas. FAA Part 141 and Part 61, Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters. Private, instrument, commercial, and flight instructor training as well as turbine training in the Bell Jet Ranger.
Hampton Roads Helicopters – hrheli.com
Chesapeake. FAA Part 61 training in the Robinson R22 and R44. Private, instrument, commercial, CFI, CFII, and ATP.
Classic Helicopter – www.classicheli.com
Boeing Field, Seattle. Part 141 and 61 training in the Robinson R22.
Helicopters NorthWest – www.helicoptersnw.com
Seattle, Everett, and Bremerton locations. Private, commercial, instrument, CFI, and CFII training in the R22 and R44.
Caribbean Buzz Helicopters – caribbean-buzz.com
St. Thomas. Caribbean Buzz Helicopters is owned and operated by Maria Rodriguez, Whirly-Girl #1183. They offer on demand part 61 private, commercial, and CFI training in two Robinson R44 aircraft. For more information, call 340-775-7335.
Becker Helicopters Pilot Academy– beckerhelicopters.com
Mudjimba. Owned by Jan Becker, Whirly-Girl #1884. Offering helicopter flight training, military/corporate training, and courses including NVIS, formation flying, proficiency checks. Operates their own maintenance facility, and resource and documentation center. Internationally accredited.
Aeropower Flight School– www.aeropower.com.au
Brisbane. Private and commercial licences are offered as well as advanced training. The flight school is part of a larger helicopter operation and has its own engineering division onsite. Government Accredited.
BC Helicopters– www.bchelicopters.com
Abbotsford. Provides commercial all-in-one flight training as well as private, mountain, foreign conversion, commercial night, Bell 206, and add-on training. Training is provided in the Schweizer 300CBi, Robinson R44, Bell 206, and Guimbal Cabri.
Chinook Helicopters– www.chinookhelicopters.com
Fraser Valley near Vancouver. Operating since 1982. Career training is offered on R44 Raven II, Bell 47 G2 and Bell 206B helicopters as well as advanced and recurrent training.
HNZ Topflight– www.canadianhelicopters.com/services/flight-training/hnz-topflight/
Penticton. Providing advanced and mountain flight training in the following aircraft: Bell 407, EC120B, Bell 206B/L1, AS350 B2/B3.
Okanagan Mountain Helicopters– www.okheli.ca
Kelowna. Offers a range of flight training courses in the R22 and R44. The Bell 206 is offered for endorsements and advanced training. Courses include private, commercial, instructor, and mountain courses. All commercial courses require a valid Class I medical certificate.
Tech Helicopters Ltd– www.techhelicopters.com
Prince George. Offering flight training since 1996. Courses include private, commercial, and advanced training. Training provided in the Robinson R22 and R44.
TRK Helicopters– www.trkgroup.ca
Langley Field just outside of Vancouver. Offers advanced flight training for Bell 206 and AS350 endorsements, mountain flying, and slinging/long line training.
Central Helicopter Training Academy– www.centralhelicoptertraining.com
St. Thomas. Offering commercial, private, instructor, instrument, night and advanced training. They utilize the R22, R44 as primary trainers and offer endorsements on the Bell 206 and AS 350,355.
Helicopters Canada– www.helicopterscanada.com
North Bay. Offering private, commercial, night, add-on, recurrent, and foreign conversion flight training.
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