TRAINING

Located at the base of the Wasatch Mountains in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area, we have access to some of the very best flying environments that provide for the ultimate training experience. You’ll learn to fly Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters in varied and spectacular airspace.

What a rush it is to go out for your first time! The best part of it is that most seasoned helicopter pilots would say that it still feels that way when they fly. The challenge of a helicopter is like sitting on top of a large ball that you need to maneuver so that you don’t slip forward, backward or to either side. You might be wondering if that makes helicoptering harder than flying a fixed-wing airplane. We look at the experience of piloting helicopters in a different way—as an exciting, fun, multi-dimensional challenge. Rather than just manage the linear motion of an airplane, you literally fly a helicopter. You learn to be in constant control of opposing forces while you’re aloft and, essentially, master how to be “on the ball.”

A great way to get this feeling is to schedule a Discovery Flight. By doing so, you’ll also have an opportunity to visit our flight school, meet our phenomenal staff and get familiarized with our training style. First you’ll get a brief overview of helicoptering basics in our ground school, and then one of our Utah Helicopter flight instructors will take you up for a hands-on flight. For most people, it’s an experience they never forget—one that solidifies their vision to become a pilot.

After visiting us it will be clear that our ongoing objective at Utah Helicopter is to create an ideal flight training environment. From experience, we realize that it’s the special attention to crucial key factors that differentiate the few great schools from the adequate ones.

FLEXIBLE INSTRUCTION PLANNING

Our goal is to accommodate the individual schedules and career paths of our students in every way possible. Since our ground school instruction is one-on-one, you can start whenever you wish and progress through flight training at your own pace. Studying on a full-time basis, it’s possible to complete the Private, Commercial, Instrument, CFI and CFII certificates in as little as six to eight months.

IDEAL LOCATION

Finding a school close to home is certainly a convenient advantage, but the benefits we’re talking about in regard to an ideal location are those that enhance your flight education. Utah Helicopter Flight Academy is located at the Spanish Fork-Springville and Salt Lake City Municipal 2 Airports—both near the base of a magnificent mountain range. Utah is renowned for the best snow on earth, and these are the formidable mountains that are blanketed by it for a majority of the year. Learning to fly in a high-altitude flight environment demands greater finesse and better energy management than at sea level. So, right from the start, you’ll be learning to operate aircraft at or near their performance limitations—the type of mountainous flight experience many employers are seeking. The second location advantage is that you’ll be introduced to two classifications of airspace in the metropolitan Salt Lake City area—Class B and Class D. This means that you will be exposed to a variety of essential air traffic controller language that will broaden your knowledge base and experience. Utah Helicopter has a third location at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) located at the Historic Red Baron. Idaho Falls is located on the Snake River with a beautiful skyline featuring the Teton Mountain Range with neighboring Yellowstone Park. With all of this diversity it makes for another great location for flight instruction.

EXCELLENT QUALITY OF INSTRUCTION

Robinson R22s are the most common helicopter trainer in the United States. And by training in one, you will meet more employers’ hiring requirements. We have a fleet of new Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters. And with ideal student/instructor and student/aircraft ratios, you’ll get personalized instruction and plenty of access to helicopter flight time that you need to meet your certification requirements.

PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATION

No matter what your flight intentions are, this is where to start. A Private Pilot Certificate will qualify you to fly a helicopter on your own and carry passengers, but not for hire or compensation. You will learn flight maneuvers, safety, air traffic patterns, principles of cross-country navigation and also develop the skills to fly at night and in the mountains.

The basic FAA requirements that need to be met to qualify are:

• Be at least 17 years old at the time of the check ride
• Be fluent in English (read, write, speak and understand it)
• Hold an FAA Class III Medical Certificate
• Have TSA authorization for flight training (a federal security clearance)
• Have completed a minimum of 40 hours of flight time
• Have completed a minimum of 10 hours of solo flight time
• Have completed a minimum of 30 hours of dual instruction
• Pass an FAA written exam
• Pass an oral test and check ride with an FAA examiner

Utah Helicopter Flight Academy private pilot training includes:

• 30 hours dual flight instruction in Robinson R22
• 10 hours solo flight instruction in Robinson R22
• 30 hours of ground school
• Your check ride

Estimated total cost: $11,200*

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*This pricing is effective as of 8/30/2006. The costs for your medical exam, books and written test are not included in these numbers. Our pricing is based on minimum times necessary to complete your training and may be higher depending on the number of instruction hours you actually need and the cost of fuel. The national average to complete a Private Pilot Course is 60-70 flight hours. Any additional hours that you may log in to acquire your Private Pilot Certificate will count towards the total hours you will need to finish your other certifications.

COMMERCIAL PILOT CERTIFICATION

This study program is designed as the next step for students who wish to make flying helicopters their career. It’s an even more challenging course, and the focus is to hone the flight skills to perfection as you build up your Pilot in Command (PIC) flight hours. When you achieve commercial pilot certification, you will be allowed to carry passengers and accept compensation for it. In addition, you will be prepared for the essential demands of flying as a professional by increasing your flight skills in busy and confined airspace.

The basic FAA requirements that need to be met to qualify are:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Be fluent in English (read, write, speak and understand it)
• Hold a minimum of an FAA Class II Medical Certificate
• Have TSA authorization for flight training (a federal security clearance)
• Have completed a minimum of 150 total hours of flight time
• Have completed a minimum of 50 hours of dual instruction
• Have completed a minimum of 100 hours of pilot-in-command (PIC) flight hours
• Pass an FAA written exam
• Pass an oral test and check ride with an FAA examiner

Utah Helicopter Flight Academy commercial pilot training includes:

• 10 hours dual flight instruction in Robinson R22
• 10 hours instrument instruction in Robinson R22
• 90 hours pilot-in-command (PIC) in Robinson R22
• 30 hours of ground school
• Your check ride

Estimated Total Cost: $25,000.*

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* This pricing is effective as of 8/30/2006. The costs for your medical exam, books and written test are not included in these numbers. Our pricing is based on minimum times necessary to complete your training and may be higher depending on the number of instruction hours you actually need and the cost of fuel. Any additional hours that you may log in to acquire your Commercial Pilot Certificate will count towards the total hours you will need to finish your other certifications.

INSTRUMENT RATINGS CERTIFICATION

By learning how to fly relying solely on helicopter instruments, you’ll be prepared for challenging weather conditions and flight emergencies while you’re in the sky. This type of knowledge and ability is an excellent investment for any pilot and is almost a must for a career pilot. In just the last decade, the standard ratings required by many employers have been adjusted to include various levels of instument certification due to the sophistication of new helicopters and stiffer insurance requirements. We offer three levels of instument training—the Instrument Certificate, the Add-On Instrument Certificate and the Certified Flight Instructor/Instrument (CFII) Certificate.

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Instrument Certificate

The basic FAA requirements that need to be met to qualify for an Instrument Certificate are:

• Have at least a Private Pilot Certificate
• Have completed a minimum of 40 hours of simulated IFR training
• Have completed a minimum of 50 hours of pilot-in-command (PIC) cross-country flight hours
• Pass an FAA written exam
• Pass an oral test and check ride with an FAA examiner

Utah Helicopter Flight Academy instument training includes:

• 30 hours dual flight instruction in Robinson R44
• 30 hours of ground school
• Your check ride

Estimated total cost: $17,300.*

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Add-On Instrument Certificate

The basic FAA requirements that need to be met to qualify for an Add-On Instrument Certificate are:

• Have at least a Private Pilot Certificate
• Have your Instrument Certification
• Have at least 15 hours of simulated IFR training in a Robinson R44
• Pass an FAA written exam
• Pass an oral test and check ride with an FAA examiner

Utah Helicopter Flight Academy add-on instument training includes:

• 15 hours dual flight instruction in Robinson R44
• 10 hours of ground school
• Your check ride

Estimated total cost: $7,700*

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Certified Flight Instructor/Instrument (CFII) Certificate

The basic FAA requirements that need to be met to qualify for a Certified Flight Instructor/Instrument (CFII) Certificate are:

• Have a Certified Flight Instructor Certificate
• Have an Instrument Certificate
• Have completed a minimum of 40 hours of simulated IFR training
• Have completed a minimum of 50 hours of pilot-in-command (PIC) cross-country flight hours
• Meet required standards to qualify for CFII certification
• Pass an FAA written exam
• Pass an oral test and check ride with an FAA examiner

Utah Helicopter Flight Academy certified flight instructor/instrument training includes:

• 6 hours dual flight instruction in Robinson IFR R44
• 25 hours of ground school
• Your check ride

Estimated total cost: $4,450*

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* This pricing is effective as of 8/30/2006. The costs for your books and written tests are not included in these numbers. Our pricing is based on minimum times necessary to complete your training and may be higher depending on the number of instruction hours you actually need and the cost of fuel. Any additional hours that you may log in to acquire any instrument ratings will count towards the total hours you will need to finish your other certifications.

CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/INSTRUMENT
(CFI) & (CFII) CERTIFICATION

The first job that many career helicopter pilots seek is a flight instructor position since it’s a great way to perfect their skills and build up hours in their flight logbooks. Teaching a skill requires absolute mastery of it. And it’s, by far, one of the best ways to become an outstanding pilot and share knowledge. In addition, a CFI Certificate is an excellent qualification to list on a resume.

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The basic FAA requirements that need to be met to qualify for a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Certificate are:

• Have at least a Commercial Pilot Certificate
• Meet required standards to qualify for CFI certification
• Pass an FAA written exam
• Pass an oral test and check ride with an FAA examiner

Utah Helicopter Flight Academy certified flight instructor training includes:

• 6 hours dual flight instruction in Robinson R44
• 25 hours of ground school
• Your check ride

Estimated total cost: $5,300*

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The basic FAA requirements that need to be met to qualify for a Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) Certificate are:

• Obtain a second class medical certificate
• Hold a certified flight instructor rating
• Hold a FAA instrument rating
• Pass a FAA written examination
• Pass a FAA oral and flight test
• Meet required standards to qualify for CFII

Utah Helicopter Flight Academy certified flight instructor training includes:

• 6 hours dual flight instruction in Robinson R44 IFR
• 25 hours of ground school
• Your check ride

Estimated total cost: $4,450*

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* This pricing is effective as of 8/30/2006. The costs for your books and written tests are not included in these numbers. Our pricing is based on minimum times necessary to complete your training and may be higher depending on the number of instruction hours you actually need and the cost of fuel. Any additional hours that you may log in to acquire a Certified Flight Instructor Certificate will count towards the total hours you will need to finish your other certifications.

CAREER PILOT PROGRAM

Utah Helicopter's career pilot program is designed for those who wish to become working commercial helicopter pilots. Students in the career pilot program will receive all training necessary to find jobs as commercial pilots or flight instructors in today’s demanding and booming aviation industry. Program members are also offered job placement assistance.

The following is a complete list of training received in the career pilot program:

• Private Pilots license
• Commercial Pilots license
• Instrument Flight Rating
• Certified Flight Instructor Rating
• Certified Instrument Flight Instructor Rating
• 200 hours total flight time
• Books, materials, and written exam fees are included in the cost of the program.

Estimated Total Cost: $80,000*

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* This pricing is effective as of 8/30/2006. Our pricing is based on minimum times necessary to complete your training and may be higher depending on the number of instruction hours you actually need and the cost of fuel. Any additional hours that you may log in to acquire a Certified Flight Instructor Certificate will count towards the total hours you will need to finish your other certifications.