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We're a flight organization based in Compton, California
School Type:   Part 61.  

Training Area:    National and Local.  



Instruction Materials:    Jeppesen, Gleim and King.  

Syllabus:    Jeppesen and Gleim.  



Category:    Rotorcraft.  

Certificates:    Private, Commercial, CFI and CFII.  

Ratings:    VFR, IFR, Commercial, CFI and CFII.  

Class:   Helicopter.  

Recurrent Training:    Flight Review, Instrument Proficiency Check, Aircraft Checkouts and Insurance Checkouts.  

Training Orientation:    Career (Carrier, Commercial, Military), Business (Private) and Recreation (all non-commercial flight).  

Career Focus:    Commercial (includes air taxi, survey, ambulance, etc) and Flight Instruction.  

Type of Curriculum:    Self-Paced and Accelerated (full days, intense).  



Type of Rental:   Students only.  

Type of Airplanes Available:   R22 and R44,  

Aircraft Rental Rates:   R22 $255/hour with instruction R44 $459 dual  



Training Facilities:    Dedicated Classroom, Lounge, Dedicated Study Area, Flight Planning Area, Pilot Ready Room and Snack Room.  

On-Site FAA Testing:   Written Tests (CATS, Laser Grade).  

Airport Facilities:    Restaurant and Pilot Shop.  

Airport Locations (codes):   KCPM  



Pricing Info:   $12,000 PPL in R22 average, Commercial package $77,000  

Special Offer:   $75 demo flight R22 $150 in R44  

Financial Assistance:    Student Loans and Third Party (bank, etc).  



Admin Support:    Housing Assistance and Job Interview prep or coordination.  

Professional Affiliations:    AOPA and EAA.  

Total Instructors:   6  

Foreign Languages:   German, Spanish  

Awards of Merit:   Gold Seal  



Weather:   Mild climate - sunny year round  

School Description
Safety Is Our #1 Priority Celebrity Helicopters specializes in helping people become professional pilots. With a staff of experienced flight instructors whose primary concern is safety, we produce safety-conscious pilots. We do our part to ensure that a helicopter remains one of the safest forms of transportation available.

Staff Qualification
Years Of Experience Our Chief Pilot, Robin Petgrave has over 11,000 hours and has trained hundreds of pilots who have successfully taken their flying career all over the world. Most students started their career with no flying experience at all and with the help of Celebrity Helicopters' Flight Training accomplished both their private and commerical license and became desireable pilots, ready to be recruited.

More About Us
We Produce Smarter Pilots "Many pilots can manipulate the controls of a helicopter and fly from point A to B, but not many can fly a helicopter in a movie. I train pilots to be completely familiar with emergency procedures and aerodynamics involved so they are able to make the right decisions to conduct any flight situation successfully." This attitude and technique of training the "Smarter, more Skilled Pilot" has made graduates highly in-demand and a valuable asset to any company. We Can Help You Get Financed We have just contracted with Orange Coast College to be the flight training division of the college. We can finance your entire training program, even living expenses. Our professional pilot program will get you financed, trained, and employed, all before you have to make any payments.


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