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two men and a helicopter
 
Flight Training
 

 


 

 

The discovery flight is your opportunity to see if helicopter training is right for you.  You will meet at our facilities and sit face to face with an instructor.  There, we will try to answer any questions you might have about your helicopter training.

After we've answered your questions, your instructor will take you out to the aircraft for a pre-flight briefing. We will discuss:

  • Basic aircraft components
  • Pre-flight inspection of the aircraft
  • Flight controls
  • Maneuvers to be covered in the flight
  • Safety
 

The Flight

When you feel comfortable, the real fun begins.  We will start the aircraft, perform basic systems checks, and get clearance for takeoff.

As soon as the aircraft if airborne, your instructor will begin turning the controls over to you, teaching you how they work in harmony to control the aircraft.  Typically you will cover maneuvers to include straight and level flight, climbs, turns, and descents.  At your request, the flight instructor can demonstrate more advanced maneuvers, to include the autorotation.

With the aircraft under your control, you will fly back the airport and secure an area to experience hover flight.  With your instructor, you will see how differently the helicopter responds in a hover, and how agile it really is.  The hover is said to be the most difficult skill to learn, and has been likened to standing on a basketball.

Finally, the helicopter is taxied back to the ramp for shut-down and securing.  Twenty minutes will have seemed like two, and might need to remind yourself what just happened...

...you just flew a helicopter.

Tips for the Discovery Flight

  • Questions:  Prior to your appointment, try to write down as many questions as you can.  We'd love to help you find answers.
  • Logbook:  If you have a pilot logbook, bring it.  If you don't, we have them.  Remember, the entire flight counts toward your training requirements!
  • Camera:  Take as many photos as you like.
  • Friends:  Guests are welcome.  While the aircraft only seats two, they are welcome to sit in on the ground discussion and tour the aircraft.

Ready to get started?

Contact us now and schedule a discovery flight today!

 

       
   
For more information, or to begin your flight training today, please call us at 1-877-292-7554 or 1-212-845-9822