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About
North American Helicopter is a Part 133 External Load Operator, Part 135 Air Carrier, and FAA Part 145 Repair Station with over 55 years of experience supporting the US Government and utility sectors. Services include heavy lift operations, aerial crane construction, power line patrol, pipeline patrol, Department of Defense support, and US Army Corps of Engineers watershed management missions. Operating from the Midwest, Southeast, and New England.
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Frequently Asked Questions
North American Helicopter has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
Yes, North American Helicopter 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, North American Helicopter 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.
North American Helicopter's training fleet includes the Kaman K-1200 (K-MAX), Bell 206B 3 (JetRanger), Bell 206L 3 (LongRanger), and Bell 407. 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 North American Helicopter. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, North American Helicopter does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.