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About
Western Helicopters is a helicopter flight training school located at Riverside Municipal Airport in Riverside, CA, offering FAA Part 61 and Part 141 training programs.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Western Helicopters has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
Yes, Western 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, Western 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.
Western 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 Western Helicopters. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Western Helicopters does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.