Flight Training
One Hour Flight Lesson in the R22
One Hour Flight Lesson in the R44
SUNY Ulster and SUNY Orange
Recommended Reading
Principles of Helicopter Flight
FAR/AIM
Aviation Weather
Aviation Weather Services
Jeppesen Private Pilot
Private Pilot Test Prep
Private Pilot Oral Exam Guide
Helicopter Oral Exam Guide
R22 Pilot Operating Handbook (Otherwise known as the R22 POH)
Like
driving, you'll have to learn flying's "rules of the road." This is
part of "ground school" which you'll do by studying with a small group
in a classroom, or one–on–one with your instructor, or at home with a computer based or DVD based training courses. When you're
ready, you'll take a computerized exam to confirm that you've learned
those rules of the sky.
You'll need to get your "learner's permit" for aviation called a student pilot certificate. Depending upon the type of pilot's license you're pursuing, you may need to undergo a brief medical exam that simply requires you to be in good health. Go to Flight Physical to find a certified FAA doctor in your area. Prior to starting your flight training, you'll need to prove your U.S. citizenship and submit the documentation to your instructor.