| There are numerous ways to gain helicopter pilot | | | | take 35 hours to complete, while section 61 training will |
| training. Some methods include attending flight school, | | | | take 40 hours to complete. |
| obtaining an undergraduate degree in aviation, gaining | | | | If you have a lot of time to complete your helicopter |
| hands-on experience with an airline, or training as a | | | | licensing, then enrolling in a flight school in order to |
| helicopter pilot in the military. If you arent sure about | | | | obtain 141 training is probably a better bet. However, 61 |
| what kind of training to choose, take a look at the | | | | training can be just as worthwhile if you only want to |
| following options. | | | | gain hands-on experience. As with any other kind of |
| It is possible to gain pilot training through hands-on | | | | academic course or training, the best way to |
| experience (as mentioned above). To do this, you will | | | | determine the program thats right for you is to figure |
| have to gain 40 hours of flight time, 20 hours of flight | | | | out what kind of student you are. Students who |
| training, and 10 hours of solo training. In addition to this | | | | benefit from hands-on training may find 141 training |
| time spent in the sky with a licensed instructor, you will | | | | lacking, while students who prefer a structured |
| also have to have 3 hours of nigh flying, 3 hours of | | | | classroom environment will enjoy 141 training. |
| cross-country training, 3 takeoff and landing trips, ten | | | | Either way, some type of formal training is necessary |
| hours of solo flight time, and 3 hours of flight time | | | | in order to gain a helicopter pilot license. No matter |
| exercised 60 days before any formal testing. | | | | what kind of pilot you want to become, make sure |
| All of the above information pertains to section 61 of | | | | that you follow the necessary training steps. While |
| the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR). This section of | | | | each country differs according to the type of training |
| the FAR is heavily dependent upon hands-on training, | | | | that you will need, all countries require helicopter pilots |
| though formal training is also important. While this may | | | | to have valid training before attempting to fly a |
| seem like a simpler option than an extensive amount | | | | helicopter of any kind. |
| of formal training, gaining a license based upon FAR 61 | | | | Completing the helicopter pilot training and helicopter |
| is also incredibly time consuming. Then again, if you | | | | pilot licenses requirements opens the doors to some of |
| prefer to train through experience, then this type of | | | | the best, most fulfilling and lucrative careers available in |
| training may be ideal for your learning style. | | | | today's economy. Whether you wish to fly for fun, to |
| 141 training also includes a lot of hands-on experience, | | | | support your own business or to serve another sector, |
| though this type of training requires enrolment in flight | | | | becoming a helicopter pilot is one of the best ways to |
| school. 141 training includes class work, specific | | | | make it happen. Want to fly? You can! Becoming a |
| courses, and a general scholastic type of atmosphere. | | | | helicopter pilot is attainable for nearly anyone - all you |
| The FAA must approve all class work that will be part | | | | need is the proper drive and training! |
| of any 141 training program. Generally, 141 training will | | | | |