Pilot : Become a Helicopter Pilot, Flight Schools, Licenses and Aviation Regulations
By: Gretta Wallace Wednesday February 08 2012
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There are numerous ways to get helicopter pilot training. Some methods include attending flight school, obtaining an undergraduate degree in aviation, gaining hands on experience with an airline, or training as a helicopter pilot in the military. If you are not sure about what kind of training to choose, take a look at the following options.
It is possible to gain pilot training through hands on experience as mentioned above. To do this, you will have to gain 40 hours of flight time, 20 hours of flight training, and 10 hours of solo training. In addition to this time spent in the sky with a licensed instructor, you will also have to have 3 hours of nigh flying, 3 hours of cross country training, 3 takeoff and landing trips, ten hours of solo flight time, and 3 hours of flight time exercised 60 days before any formal testing.
All of the above information pertains to section 61 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR). This section of the FAR is heavily dependent upon hands on training, though formal training is also important. While this may seem like a simpler option than an extensive amount of formal training, gaining a license based upon FAR 61 is also incredibly time consuming. Then again, if you prefer to train through experience, then this type of training may be ideal for your learning style.
141 training also includes a lot of hands on experience, though this type of training requires enrolment in flight school. 141 training includes class work, specific courses, and a general scholastic type of atmosphere. The FAA must approve all class work that will be part of any 141 training program. Generally, 141 training will take 35 hours to complete, while section 61 training will take 40 hours to complete.
If you have a lot of time to complete your helicopter licensing, then enrolling in a flight school in order to obtain 141 training is probably a better bet. However, 61 training can be just as worthwhile if you only want to gain hands on experience. As with any other kind of academic course or training, the best way to determine the program that is right for you is to figure out what kind of student you are. Students who benefit from hands on training may find 141 training lacking, while students who prefer a structured classroom environment will enjoy 141 training.
Either way, some type of formal training is necessary in order to gain a helicopter pilot license. No matter what kind of pilot you want to become, make sure that you follow the necessary training steps. While each country differs according to the type of training that you will need, all countries require helicopter pilots to have valid training before attempting to fly a helicopter of any kind.
Completing the helicopter pilot training and helicopter pilot licenses requirements opens the doors to some of the best, most fulfilling and lucrative careers available in today s economy. Whether you wish to fly for fun, to support your own business or to serve another sector, becoming a helicopter pilot is one of the best ways to make it happen. Want to fly? You can! Becoming a helicopter pilot is attainable for nearly anyone, all you need is the proper drive and training!
Gretta Wallace is a blogger over at learntofly-helicopters.blogspot.com a site dedicated to helping pilots start lucrative careers as helicopter pilots, helicopter engineers and other aviation professions.
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