BLUE SKY AVIATION

HELICOPTER TRAINING ACADEMY

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Specialized Law Enforcement Pilot Training & R44 Transition/Time-building

R44 - $349.50 USD per flight hour (Includes fuel)

*LIMITED TIME OFFER*

(Housing Available, see packages below!)

Our exclusive program includes both flight and ground instruction in the Robinson R44 with special emphasis on law enforcement flight tactics.  This is a great way to build R44 time and acquire very specialized, unique experience at a discounted rate.  Everything is included in one packaged price, no fuel surcharges, no gimmicks!  At the end of the program, you will receive a completion certificate, R44 PIC endorsement, and letter of appreciation to add to your resume! 

But low cost R-44 time isn't the only benefit of this program!  If you would like to learn more and diversify your experience base then this program will give you that opportunity!  Don't be another 'face on a resume.'  Our program is one of the few opportunities where you can learn real-world flying outside of the training environment!  Most pilots must have 1000 hours before they are ever exposed to this type of flying.  You can participate with just a private pilot's license!  But not only do we train and 'practice' law enforcement flying; we actually fly in support of local police agencies.  We have permission of the agencies to use private pilots in support of their agencies; so you will be flying real-world police missions, not simulations, but responding to real calls for service!  Fortunately, you'll have an experienced certified flight instructor with you, to help you learn the ropes.  Whether you are a 40 hour private pilot, or a 900 hour CFI, you've never flown like this before!

Considering that most schools charge $430 per hour for the R44, plus $40 - $50 per hour for the instructor, bringing the total to $470 per hour for dual R44 time.  You save over $120 dollars per hour on R-44 time!  Also, if you are a commercial student that needs to build flight time towards the commercial, or the SFAR 73 requirement you're going to pay $240 per hour minimum, or if you're a Schweitzer pilot, you may pay up to $270 per hour plus fuel charges.  For an additional $110, you could build the time in an R44, doing something more than 'burning holes in the sky'!

If your goal is to start your career as a professional flight instructor, the more aircraft you have experience in, the better your chances of landing that first job!  It is also important to realize that when you graduate from whatever program you're attending, you will have 200 flight hours...just like everyone else you're competing against!  However, if you have a unique experience that differentiates you from the rest of the applicants, it could mean the difference between getting hired and not.  

QUESTIONS?  EMAIL US! OR CALL 888-685-7405

Ideal Program Candidates:

• Flight Instructors Seeking  R44 time to meet SFAR 73 Requirements

• Flight instructors that want to stay current and refresh their flight skills

• Schweizer pilots that would like to acquire skills in the Robinson

• Commercial flight training students that want to gain valuable experience while building towards 150 hours total time in helicopters.

• High time pilots that are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement

• Aspiring Law Enforcement pilots that want to see what it's 'really like' to be a police pilot.

• Private Owners that would like an intensive R44 refresher training to learn new skills and establish recurrency; doing more than 'flying the standard traffic pattern.'

• Any new pilot that wants to differentiate themselves from other candidates by showcasing their broad range of experiences.

How It Works

The training program begins at 09:00 on Thursday and ends depending on how many block hours you've purchased.  All programs start on Thursday to provide airborne coverage through the weekend.   All other training days during your 'tour' begin at 15:00 and end at approximately 21:00.  Expect to fly 2 - 3 flights per training day, along with 1 - 2 ground training sessions between each flight.  You will be flying with a tactical flight officer/Certified Flight Instructor that will provide all your ground and flight training as a police helicopter pilot. 

This includes providing airborne patrol, assisting ground units and functioning as a police helicopter pilot.  All participants that complete the program will receive a certificate of completion and letter of appreciation to add to their resume.

All program packages include:

• Flight training in basic maneuvers, ground reference maneuvers and emergency procedures in the R44 along with specific training in law enforcement flight tactics.
• Detailed briefings and post-flight debriefing (Included at no extra charge)
• 5 Hours Ground instruction on the R44 to include systems, emergency procedures, et-al.
• 5 Hours Ground instruction on law enforcement airborne tactics
• Books & Supplies

Prices & Scheduled Days

15 Hour Flight Block includes:

• 15 Hours Flight @ $349.50 per hour

• 10 Hours Ground Instruction @ $40 per hour

• Approx. 5 Hours Preflight & Postflight Briefing FREE

• Use of necessary books, headset, & supplies FREE

$5,642.50

Thursday - Sunday

20 Hour Flight Block includes:

• 20 Hours Flight @ $349.50 per hour

• 10 Hours Ground Instruction @ $40 per hour

• Approx. 5 Hours Preflight & Postflight Briefing FREE

• Use of necessary books, headset, & supplies FREE

$7,390.00

Thursday - Monday

25 Hour Flight Block includes:

• 25 Hours Flight @ $349.50 per hour

• 10 Hours Ground Instruction @ $40 per hour

• Approx. 5 Hours Preflight & Postflight Briefing FREE

• Use of necessary books, headset, & supplies FREE

$9,137.50

Thursday - Tuesday

Availability:

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Housing

Students that need housing should contact Blue Sky Aviation since we may have rooms available in our student housing facilities at rates much less than hotels in the area.  Please contact us for a list of hotels if our student housing isn't available.  Rooms are available during your stay for $80.00 per night.

Participant Requirements

Due to the sensitive nature of this mission, we have established strict criteria for all pilots involved in this program.  All participants must have:

• Current & Valid Private Pilot or higher Rotorcraft Helicopter License

• Current 3rd class Medical or higher

• No felony or misdemeanor convictions (Background check will be performed)

• Minimum  25 hours in helicopters within past 6 months

Foreign Pilots*
Special note for Canadian pilots:  Transport Canada has confirmed that timebuilding in American registered helicopters is valid time in your logbook.  You do not need an FAA pilot certificate to participate in this program, however an equivalent Transport Canada certification is required.

How to take advantage of this program!

STEP 1:  Email Bluesky Aviation with your name, requested training date and flight block (In Hours). 

STEP 2:  We will reserve the date you requested, then send you a short application form along with $50 dollar application fee, so we can start your background check.  The background check doesn't usually take more than a couple of days.  (Don't worry, if your background check is clear, we apply the $50 dollar application fee towards your account)

STEP 3:  You will receive a confirmation email once the background check is complete, along with an invoice for your program.  A deposit is required to confirm your reservation.

STEP 4:  Arrive at Bluesky Aviation, and begin training!

QUESTIONS?  EMAIL US! OR CALL 888-685-7405