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About
Higher Ground Helicopters is a helicopter flight school based at Wright Brothers Airport (KMGY) in Miamisburg, Ohio, serving the greater Cincinnati area. Ohio's only FAA-Approved Part 141 Helicopter Flight Training Facility, approved to accept VA Disability Benefits and the GI Bill. Offering Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, CFI, CFII, and Long Line Training programs, with a fleet of six Robinson helicopters manufactured in Torrance, California.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Higher Ground Helicopters has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
Yes, Higher Ground 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.
No, Higher Ground Helicopters 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.
Higher Ground Helicopters's fleet details are not in our database. Contact the school directly to ask which aircraft they use for training.
No flight simulators are listed for Higher Ground Helicopters. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Higher Ground Helicopters does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.