Training

Forest Engineering Inc. offers a 1-day workshop for foresters, forest technicians, sale layout personnel, contract supervisors, loggers, harvest planners, engineers. This workshop presents all phases of helicopter logging, including equipment, landings, production, and innovations. Safety and layout are stressed. There are three workshops scheduled: January 6, 2014: Corvallis, Oregon March 10, 2014: Cameron Park, California May 2, 2014: Colorado […]

Most helicopter pilots sit in the right seat, but do they have to? It does depend of the type of helicopter, and even if there are some advantages when it comes to the control of the aircraft, there is also a historical reason behind it. Control Buttons, radios, instrument knobs, rotor brakes or clutches are […]

You want to be a helicopter pilot? Great! Now that you’ve decided your career path, it is now time to decide what flight school you will go to. There are so many options, choosing the right one could cause you many headaches. Here are some guidelines to help you to make the right choice. Cost […]

Anyone can open a flight school. Experience isn’t even mandatory nor is a pilot’s license. All you need is a helicopter, an instructor and some advertisement. If you do not pay attention, you can be charged $75,000, won’t receive appropriate training, the school owner will spend your money any way he wants, and there won’t […]