Helicopter Training / Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)


Spring 2012
Certificate Program / 24 months
413 clock hours total / 200 flight hours

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

time received:
180 hours dual VFR flight training
5 hours dual IFR flight training
15 solo / supervised solo
113 hours ground instruction
100 hour 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.

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, and max. performance takeoffs.

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.