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The helicopter is the most versatile machine on the planet. There is nothing more exciting than flying them. The best answer is the testimony of those who have done it. "The greatest part of flying helicopters is the freedom of going anywhere I want at any time. Traffic is never an issue." - James R "I don't need a mile of runway. I only need 20 feet of grass to take off from my back yard and land at my office." Marcus T "Flying an airplane is like looking at an oil painting through a window. In a helicopter, when you're looking through the door that's not there, you know you're flying." Todd W "The scenery is beautiful, I'm not flying blind in clouds but at 500 feet you can see it all." Hank D  "Its the coolest hobby on the planet and I'm part of only 6000 active helicopter pilots in the US." Tim J "Apple pie, baseball, and helicopters...." Scott S "I use this skill in my business, giving helicopter flights to my employees is a great motivator." John C "Since I learned how to fly helicopters, my boss bought a helicopter. We get a much better perspective on job sites than ever before. We are now able to scout new properties which has created enough profit to pay for the helicopter." Mark S "We always have somewhere to go, and we see it like no one else can..." Donald P "My son did it as a hobby. After I retired from my medical practice, I did it as a personal challenge." Doctor T Next: How do I get a helicopter pilots license? >>Helicopter Pilot Ground SchoolWhy become a pilot? Maybe you've been dreaming about it since you were little. Maybe it's the ultimate challenge. Maybe it's the confidence booster that can define your life… more What
it means to be a pilot As a pilot, you'll join the
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Further Reading-Learning to Fly Private Pilot Frequently Asked Questions Frequently asked questions about getting started New Students:How to Save Money on your Flight TrainingMy Teaching Beliefs Instruction Policies Pledge to Flight Students FAA Aviation Safety Program - additional aviation education opportunities Helicopter Rules That Differ From Airplane Rules For further reading: New Commercial PTS - August 1, 2006 Reading Library - Free educational articles "Aeronautics was neither an
industry nor a
science. It was a miracle."
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