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About
Alamo Flight Academy, operated by Alamo Helicopter Tours, offers FAA Part 61 and Part 141 helicopter pilot training in San Antonio, TX. Training is conducted in Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters at Stinson Airport. Programs include discovery flights, private pilot certificate (PPL-H), and advanced certifications, as well as FAA Part 107 drone exam preparation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Austin Helicopter Tours has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
Yes, Austin Helicopter Tours 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, Austin Helicopter Tours 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.
Austin Helicopter Tours's training fleet includes the Robinson R22 and Robinson R44. 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 Austin Helicopter Tours. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Austin Helicopter Tours does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.