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Helicopter Pilot Schools in Florida

When most people think of getting their pilot license to fly fixed wing aircraft. But to fly a helicopter is a pleasure unlike any other that you may have experienced. As you lift off the ground almost perpendicularly, then head to your destination, the exhilaration you feel is almost cathartic. If you live in Florida, there are several helicopter schools where you can get either a license for pleasure or one that will enable you to fly helicopters commercially.

Florida Helicopters
- If you're in the southeastern portion of Florida, check into Florida Helicopters where there is a great emphasis placed on safety. They fly four helicopters, two Robinson R22's and two Robinson R44's, and two of them serve as instrument trainers. The company will accommodate you if your primary language is German, French or English; but, proficiency in English is required to receive government-issued ratings or certificates.
  
  Your training will consist of both ground instruction and air time, and this company will conduct ground training at a location of your choice. Finally, while this company specializes in training future commercial pilots, it also gives instruction to private pilots.
  
  Florida Helicopters
  Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport
  Hangar 73, Suite 309
  1745 NW 51st Pl.
  Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
  (954) 938-5386
  florida-helicopters.com/location.html
Tallahassee Helicopters
- Whether you simply wish to take a helicopter ride, obtain your pilot's license for pleasure or you want to be a commercial helicopter pilot, consider Tallahassee Helicopters in the northwestern part of Florida. The company flies only new Robinson R44 helicopters, heavier than R22's, so they tend to be steadier when there is an unexpected wind.
  
  The company is a division of Eagle Aircraft that also has operations in Jacksonville, Florida. In total Eagle operates 10 helicopters and it has an outstanding safety record. At 2010 prices, a private pilot license costs $21,200 which includes 50 hours of airtime and 20 hours of ground training. If you wish to make helicopter flying your career, the cost of the required 100-hour airtime and 100 hours of ground training cost $88,490 in 2010. Financial aid may available.
  
  Tallahassee Helicopters
  Tallahassee Regional Airport
  3240 Capital Circle SW
  Tallahassee, Florida 32310
  (850) 841-1111
  tallahassee-helicopters.com/Welcome.php
Cloud 9 Helicopters
- Cloud 9 Helicopters not only trains prospective pilots to fly private helicopters but it is also capable of providing you with training as a potential commercial pilot or a certified flight instructor. The company has two helicopters used for training, a Robinson R-22 with its 2 seats, and a four-seat Robinson R-44. Each curriculum will be tailored to your needs. To receive a private license, you need to be at least 17 years old. You need to be at least 18 years old to qualify for a commercial rotocraft license. This company prides itself in coordinating all the at elements of your training from educational materials to scheduling you test with the FAA.
  
  Cloud 9 Helicopters
  11610 Aviation Blvd, Suite B2
  West Palm Beach, Florida 33412
  (561) 799-3636
  cloud9helicopters.com/