Helicopter Training / Certified Flight Instrument Instructor (CFII)

Certified Flight Instrument Instructor (CFII) Program


Spring 2012
Certificate Program / 24 months
525.5 clock hours total / 245 flight hours

program courses:
Private Pilot Certificate
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot Certificate
Certified Flight Instructor Certificate
Certified Flight Instrument Instructor Certificate

time received:
180 hours dual VFR flight training
36 hours dual IFR training
15 hours solo / supervised solo
14 hours simulated dual IFR instruction
158 hours ground training
122.5 hours pre and post flight briefing instruction

Objective:

Students will obtain the knowledge necessary to meet the requirements for FAA exams and demonstrate through practical and written tests their ability to operate a helicopter as pilot in command within the aviation industry. Students will learn the problem solving skills for flight operations and obtain increased situational awareness with a focus on safety. Students will gain an understanding of the aerodynamics, components and flight instruments of the aircraft, specifically those of a Robinson R22 and R44, with the option of Bell 206 B and L series aircraft, including their limitations at high altitude. Instrumentation training will give the student the knowledge to translate information from the aircraft instruments into correct control response in the event Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC).

Description:

Part I - introduction to high altitude flying
With the majority of flight time occurring above 5000ft density altitude (DA), students learn how to determine DA and how high DA's will affect helicopter performance. Various flight characteristics and weight and balance considerations are also studied. Training includes extensive practice of run-on landings, auto-rotations, low rotor RPM, max. performance takeoffs and the use of aircraft instrumentation and implementation of instrument flight rules.

Part II - the mountain environment
Students learn about how mountain terrain affects environmental conditions and are trained in the reconnaissance techniques and procedures for performing pinnacle and confined area operations at high altitude.