Helicopter License Rating Types
There are two main helicopter license ratings with several add on ratings.
Private Pilot rating
A private pilot license is intended for people who may be learning to fly as a hobby, personal business, or want to own a helicopter. See requirements
commercial Pilot rating
A commercial pilot license is for people with a private helicopter rating who wish to become a professional pilot. See requirements
Add on ratings
certified flight instructor
The cerftified flight Instructor rating is for pilots who hold a commercial pilot license with a helicopter. This will most likely lead to your first job oportunity. See requirements
certified intstrument flight instructor
This course is for instrument rated commercial pilots, usually flight instructors, who want to expand their pilot abilities. See requirements
intstrument rating
The instrument rating is for private pilots who wish to enhance their flying skills in limited and zero visibility. See requirements
External load rating
The extrernal load rating is for helicopter pilots who want to lift and carry carrying external loads with long lines and slings while flying precision maneuvers. See requirements
Pilot testimonial
"I started flying for Boatpix in December 2008 and it was a whole new experience for me. During my previous jobs as a CFII I had experienced this type of flying. Boat scan was my favorite, where we where doing a more commercial type of flying. From December 2008 to April 2009 I gained about 300 flight hours, and even more important, it opened my eyes for real helicopter flying which you don't see at a conventional helicopter school."
-Erlend
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