This question exists, but is rarely asked of us and we think you should know how to choose the right flight school that fits your needs! If you’re ready to begin flight training but aren’t sure where to go, here are a few things to think about: Cost Choosing a Flight Instructor Reputation Part 61 […]
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Recommended Books for the Private License
Here is a list of books and reference material we usually suggest for your Private Pilot flight training. It’s not a complete list since you’ll also need things like the pilot operating handbook for your aircraft, as well as navigation charts and potentially material specific to your flight training.
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May your Holiday be bright and warm and your New Year be prosperous!
Pilots for LLS Flight Sponsorships
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Starting at $600 to donate and promote your Businesses at the same time! All profits donated to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Enjoy an Exciting Helicopter Ride and Support this Great Cause! Platinum Sponsor – $4,000 3 hours flight time in an R44 helicopter from Stewart Airport to most places in the Metro NY area for up […]
Dreaming of warmer weather…
We’re so lucky that the February temperatures have been so good to us, but it still seems like summer days are still so far away. After some quality time perusing YouTube we stumbled across this video of an R44 helicopter tour in Hawaii. These are the same helicopters we use, just half a world away! […]
Aviation Encyclopedia
At Independent Helicopters, we work with a wide range of customers, all of whom have a set of unique needs. Our fleet is made up primarily of Robinson R-22s and the Robinson R-44s, which both happen to be extremely fuel efficient, lightweight and fun to fly. These models allow us to maintain the level of service versatility that our […]
Boy Scouts of America visit Independent Helicopters!
FAA ACE Academy! Every year we have the opportunity to work with the Boy Scouts of America and to introduce these young gentlemen into the wonderful world of Aviation They all look forward to a fun, interactive aviation summer camp! It’s geared towards middle-high school students who are interested in aviation and aerospace. Each […]
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 […]
*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!