Course Description - Private Pilot

Overview:  The Private Pilot Course is the first step in process of becoming a professional helicopter pilot. This certificate allows you to carry passengers, but you will not be able to fly for compensation or hire without further training and certification. 

Enrollment Prerequisites: The student must have a valid student pilot certificate and a current 3rd class medical prior to beginning flight training (although, a 2nd class medical is recommended). 

Aircraft: The Robinson R-22 Beta II is typically used at this level of training.  For safety reasons, US Flight Academy has implemented a pilot weight restriction of 210 lbs.  The Robinson R-44 can be substituted to complete the Private Pilot Training at an additional cost.  

Ground Training
• Helicopter systems & preflight actions
• Aerodynamics & principles of helicopter flight;
• SFAR 73 Awareness Training
• Weight, balance & density altitude calculations.
• Weather elements and reports.
• Use of Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)
• Visual Flight Rules (VFR) navigation & flight planning
• Radio communications
• Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR)
• Accident reporting requirements (NTSB)
• Flight safety, aeronautical decision making (ADM)


Flight Training
• Pre & post flight procedures
• Airport & heliport operations
• Hovering maneuvers & takeoffs/landings
• Performance maneuvers
• Navigation & night operations
• Emergency procedures & SFAR 73 Flight Training (R-22)
• Familiarization with proper control techniques



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US Aviation Group . 4850 Spartan Drive, Denton, TX 76207 Phone: 940-383-2484, or Toll Free 866-383-2400 . Fax: 940-381-5385