Would you like to be part of something amazing?? We’re building the first heliport at Stewart International airport and would love to add YOU to our list of supporters! Would you love to have your name, business or “in memory of” on the walls of our new hangar? We would love to share this Experience, […]
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World Helicopter Day 2017!
Join us for World Helicopter Day on August 20th, 2017 from 10a-1p for a FREE simulator lesson, FREE lunch and other fun filled FREE events!
Farm Rescue
As we’ve mentioned here before, one of the best parts about this job is the surprise factor.
Big Thank You to our Disabled American Veterans!!
**American Heroes Tour Grand Finale at Independent Helicopters at Stewart Airport** Together we raised $1,922.00 for our Disabled American Veterans!!! We were so honored to have sponsored this amazing fundraiser Tom and his family from the Armonia Band held the American Heroes Tour with their grand finale at our office at Stewart Airport. Thank You […]
An Amazing Opportunity For The Marius Ivascu Aviation Foundation!
Dear Family and Friends, We have the chance to raise $11,000 for The Marius Ivascu Aviation Foundation before July 1st. Yes, you read that correctly. And yes, that’s only a day away! We know we raised money shortly after Marius passed, but we just couldn’t let this opportunity slip away! We can’t wait to share […]
Independent Helicopters own Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE), Heather Howley!
So you have been rigorously studying and training to become a helicopter pilot at another school, and you are ready for your check ride. We are sad you chose to not study with us. However, you can still do you check ride with the wonderful Heather Howley, who is now an official FAA Designated Pilot […]
Chief Pilot Heather Howley Has Completed FAA DPE Training!
Congratulations to our Chief Pilot Heather Howley for her successful completion of the FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) training. Stay tuned, we will officially be scheduling exams as soon as she has gone through the final step, an exam of her own with the FAA.
*New Operations Director*
Congratulations to Matthew Taggard on his new Operations Director Position! Matt will lead our Newburgh location as an Operations Director for our FAA part 141 program! We are so excited to start this new venture and Matt is a great asset to have! Can’t wait to see what 2015 brings!
Independent Helicopters Saratoga Springs Now Open!
Grand Opening July 1st, 2013! Celebrating 5 years in Newburgh, we have now opened a second location in Saratoga Springs. • Helicopter Flight Instruction • Helicopter Tours • Aerial Photography • Utility and Forestry Inspection Call (518) 796-4306 or Contact us by e-mail for details.