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About
Helicopter Institute, Inc. (HII) is an FAA-approved Part 141 flight school located at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (KFTW) in Fort Worth, Texas. HII offers comprehensive helicopter training including Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, CFI, CFII, and ATP courses, as well as advanced mission-specific training such as NVG, Part 135 training and checking, simulator training, and beyond-factory training for a wide range of helicopter types.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Helicopter Institute Inc. has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Helicopter Institute Inc. operates under Part 61. Training is self-paced: you and your instructor set the curriculum rather than following a pre-approved syllabus. The FAA minimum for a Private Pilot Certificate under Part 61 is 40 flight hours, though most students need 60 to 70.
No, Helicopter Institute Inc. does not have a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. When you're ready for your checkride, you'll need to book with an independent DPE. Ask the school if they can point you to one nearby.
Helicopter Institute Inc.'s training fleet includes the Bell 429, Bell 407 GX, Airbus Helicopters AS350 B2 (Ecureuil), Airbus Helicopters AS350 B3 2B1 (Ecureuil), Bell 505 (JetRanger), Bell 206 (JetRanger), 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.
Yes, Helicopter Institute Inc. has the following flight training devices: Entrol 429 (429 FTD), Frasca 407 GX (407 HTD 407GX), Precision Flight Controls 206 B3 (FTD 206B3), and Precision Flight Controls R44 (HELI-MOD VR R44). Ask the school which ratings the devices count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Helicopter Institute Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.