Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 61
About
Alamo Helicopters / Alamo Flight Academy is a FAA Part 61 and Part 141 helicopter flight school located at Stinson Municipal Airport in San Antonio, TX. The school offers helicopter pilot training in Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters, discovery flights, drone (Part 107) exam prep, as well as helicopter tours, private charters, and commercial services.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Alamo Helicopters has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
Yes, Alamo Helicopters is approved for both Part 61 and Part 141 training. Part 141 uses a structured, FAA-approved curriculum with stage checks and lowers the minimum hours for a Private Pilot Certificate from 40 to 35. Part 61 is self-paced with no required syllabus. Ask the school which path fits your schedule.
Yes, Alamo Helicopters has a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. You can schedule your checkride directly through the school instead of finding an independent examiner on your own. In many areas DPE wait times have stretched to weeks or months, so this is worth factoring in when choosing a school.
Alamo Helicopters's training fleet includes the Robinson R22, Robinson R44, and Eurocopter EC120. Having multiple types in the fleet keeps your training on track if one plane is down for maintenance. Ask the school about current availability and any additional charges per aircraft.
No flight simulators are listed for Alamo Helicopters. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Alamo Helicopters does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.