Want to fly helicopters? Start with the best online ground school for helicopter pilots.

Choose the online course that matches the helicopter model you'll complete your flight time and check rides with. This choice is often decided upon by factors of weight and cost. Most of our students choose to fly the R22 because its flight time is less expensive. However, the weight limit for the Robinson R44 is higher, accommodating flight school students weighing up to 300 lbs.

Looking for the R44 Private Pilot Training Course instead? Click here!

Yes, our online helicopter training course is mobile-friendly, and can easily be accessed from all mobile devices as well as laptops and tablets.

Receive personalized help from Heather Howley, Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE), chief pilot of Independent Helicopters, and CFII, Students can call or email Heather 24/7 with questions or for additional support.

Yes, students enrolled in Independent Helicopter’s Stage 1 or Stage 2 classes can easily upgrade to the full course. Students can upgrade online by adding the additional course in their cart and checking out using our online payment option, or by contacting Independent Helicopters directly by phone or email.

We are confident that you will pass the exam, so we do not offer discounts for students to retake the course. We only give endorsements to students who have proven that they’ve done the work, and our students have a 100 percent pass rate.