The FAA has outlined the standards to which each applicant for a certificate or rating must perform. We will train you until your performance consistently meets those standards. All courses incorporate at least one stage check, conducted by the Chief Flight Instructor or his designated replacement. The purpose of this check is to evaluate your progress and offer guidance on how to proceed with your training. You must pass this check before taking the FAA practical test.
Most courses incorporate one or more written tests.
Students who successfully complete an FAA practical test receive the appropriate FAA certificate or rating. 61 Heliflight conducts most of its courses under the stringent rules of FAR Part 141. The FAA requires that this training is administered in a very structured way by following a detailed syllabus for each course. In most cases, you will benefit from training under FAR Part 141 because less flight hours are required than under the general rules of FAR Part 61. However, training under FAR Part 141 requires a great deal of diligence on your part.