What is involved in helicopter pilot training?
Ignore the post from Rick J – No idea what he’s talking about. F.A.Q. by Charles Duchek – Chief Pilot Midwest Helicopters http://www.flymidwest.com General Questions Do I have to be an airplane pilot before I can learn to fly helicopters? NO, absolutely NOT! There are many helicopter pilots who have never touched the controls in an airplane and have no interest in learning to fly airplanes. What do I have to do BEFORE I can begin my actual flight training in the helicopter? NOTHING! There are NO prerequisites. You can begin training in the helicopter TODAY! There is no upper age limit. You must be 16 years old to fly the helicopter solo (by yourself), 17 to get a Private Pilot’s license and 18 years old to get a Commercial Pilot’s (and Flight Instructor’s license. At Midwest, we have trained pilots (male and female) from 13 years old into their 70’s. How many hours of flight training does it take to get my helicopter license? The F
