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What would you do if you could not fail? For centuries, it’s a question that many people would have answered by saying, “FLY!”
Despite countless unsuccessful attempts and even some disastrous results, man’s determined quest to fly fueled the invention of kites, bird-like prosthetic wings, hot-air balloons and gliders. Risking life and limb, the stunts man attempted through the centuries weren’t ever considered failures— just the discovery of hundreds of ways that didn’t work. But in 1903, when Orville and Wilbur Wright mastered the perfect combination of wing shape and propulsion, the time had come when man could safely fly. It’s one of the most exhilarating things to experience. And, flying a helicopter is second to none.
Even though modern-day helicopters and airplanes share the same aerodynamic principles of flight, their differences are many. And for this reason, after the introductory aviation basics are covered, helicopter pilot training is highly specialized. Just as the training is unique, so is the ability of a helicopter. In midair, it can go sideways, backwards, foreward, straight up, straight down or absolutely nowhere. The helicopter’s exceptional maneuverability has made it a very useful and versatile aircraft. On top of it, the pilots who are certified to fly them are in great demand in the aviation marketplace.
Wibur Wright once said that it’s possible to fly, but not without knowledge and skill. And getting that knowledge from the best source is what it’s all about. That’s where we come in—Utah Helicopter Flight Academy. Whether you want to train to be a private pilot or go all the way to become a certified flight instructor with an instrument rating (CFII) and a college degree in aviation, we can take you there. Come explore the possibilities that are in the air.