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“I
recently completed my Private Pilot-Rotorcraft, add-on rating with
American Helicopters. As a professional pilot flying for United
Airlines, previous airline check airman and former CFI, I recognize and
seek out quality flight instruction. My experience with American
Helicopters was first rate. The instructors and staff were excellent,
always professional, thorough and focused on my needs - this allowed me
to complete the rating in the minimum time required by the FAA and
Robinson. I highly recommend American Helicopters to any prospective
student seeking quality flight training!” - Paul Madsen
______________________________________________________________________________
“I
am a rotorcraft pilot. The FAA says so. More importantly, I know I can
safely fly a Robinson R22! I am a long time airplane private pilot who
always wanted to fly helicopters. After retiring, I decided to just do
it. My training story is, sadly, probably fairly typical in getting my
helicopter private pilot rating. I went through two schools and three
instructors, obviously wasting time and money, before finding American
Helicopter.
Here are the some of the reasons I believe American Helicopters is a great choice for getting a rotorcraft rating:
1.
Primary Instructor: I was assigned a primary instructor who was
dedicated to making sure that I was proficient and safe in all
helicopter operations. American Helicopters utilizes a rigorous
training syllabus and keeps detailed records of a student’s
progress. However, your primary instructor is not your single point of
contact with the school during your training. You will be given a
“phase check” flight by the chief pilot who assesses both
your flight training progress and evaluates the instructor’s
performance as a teacher as well. (I note also that for scheduling your
instructor and an aircraft, American Helicopters utilizes an on-line
scheduling system that shows you the entire school schedule, both
aircraft and instructors, and allows you reserve a block of time from
the convenience of your home or office computer.)
2.
Other Instructors: Occasionally, I would fly with one of the other
instructors. This normally occurred for either of two reasons: 1) my
primary instructor was unavailable, or, 2) my primary instructor
thought I would benefit from instruction by a different CFI. There were
times when I would “hit a wall” over some specific maneuver
and a flight with a different instructor provided a new set of eyes and
instruction technique to help me overcome the problem. I found this
very helpful. Also, while on the ground, I always found all the
CFI’s extremely helpful in answering questions about the R22,
FARS, or anything about helicopter flying.
3.
Helicopter availability: American Helicopters has a number of R22 and
R44 helicopters always available. With a full time on-site A&P, I
never missed a training opportunity due to downed aircraft. You may not
get your favorite ship, but you will have a bird to fly. (I note also
that the A&P was very approachable and helpful. I am an engineer
and like to know why and how things work. When I had questions about
something I found in a pre-flight, Steve (the A&P) always took time
to explain what is acceptable and why. This gave me great confidence
that the aircraft were in top notch condition and aided me in doing a
more thorough and effective pre-flight.)” – Tom Doran
______________________________________________________________________________
“My
experience with American Helicopters has been outstanding. Their
instructors are extremely professional, helpful and patient- exactly
the qualities a new student pilot should look for. They clearly state
tasks, conditions and standards, and provide encouragement throughout
the course of training. They take pride in their work, and it shows. I
would definitely recommend American Helicopters to anyone interested in
learning to fly or hiring them for the various other services they
provide.” - Tom L.
______________________________________________________________________________
“A very professional flight school, but also a very happy one. Makes for a nice learning environment.
The equipment is recent and well-maintained. Also, lots of aircraft to choose from.
A varied cadre of flight instructors to suit every personality and requirement. They all get along well together.
An excellent place for someone who wants to find out what flying a helicopter involves.”
- Gene Silva
______________________________________________________________________________
“I
have enjoyed my experience with American Helicopters
thoroughly.Everyone on staff is extremely courteous and helpful.I have
trained with several of the flight instructors and would recommend them
all to anyone.They are all knowledgeable,encouraging and safe.I will be
sad when my training is complete because I wont be able to spend nearly
as much time with them.” - Jim Webb