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About
HeliStream, Inc. is a full-service helicopter operator located at John Wayne/Orange County Airport in Costa Mesa, California. Offering helicopter flight training (Part 61 and Part 141), charter, aerial firefighting, utility/aerial crane services, aerial photography and film, maintenance, and helicopter sales, HeliStream has been in operation for over 40 years. Training programs range from Private Pilot through ATP, including CFI, instrument rating, and advanced courses such as NVG, external load, and high-altitude mountain training.
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Frequently Asked Questions
HeliStream, Inc. has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
Yes, HeliStream, Inc. 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, HeliStream, Inc. 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.
HeliStream, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Robinson R22, Robinson R44, Robinson R66, Airbus AS350 B2, Airbus AS350 B3, Airbus AS350 B3E, Airbus EC120 B, Airbus EC135 P2+, MD Helicopters 500 D, Bell 205 A1++, Bell 212, Bell 206L 1 (LongRanger), and Sikorsky UH-60 (Black Hawk). 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 HeliStream, Inc.. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, HeliStream, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.
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