Helicopter Experts, Inc.                Last Visit: 04.15.2009


Thank you for your inquiry regarding our company. Helicopter Experts, Inc. has been established in San Antonio since February of 1994. Our services are approved by the Federal Aviation Administration to provide unscheduled helicopter charter and air taxi services under Federal Aviation Regulations Part 135, Certificate # H2ES481K, helicopter flight training in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations Part 141 Certificate #H2ES481K , External load operations Far Part 133 for Class A, B, & C Loads Certificate #H2EL481K, Commercial Agricultural Operator Certificate #H2EG481K, and Helicopter Maintenance under our Federal Aviation Regulations Part 145, Repair Station Certificate #H2ER481K. We are also approved by the Veterans Administration for training eligible veterans under the GI Bill. Our reputation for professionalism and quality charter, maintenance, and flight training is proven by our excellent safety record, happy customer clientele and our successful passing rate on flight tests leading to the issuance of pilot certificates. Helicopter Experts, Inc. is a factory approved service center and our FAA Repair Station includes maintenance for the Robinson R-22 and R-44 helicopters and the Schweizer 269D series helicopters. We also routinely maintain the Bell 206 Jet Ranges, McDonnell Douglas 500 series and Bell 47 series aircraft. Our specialties include flight training, FAR Part 135 air taxi operations, photography-both still & video, law enforcement, aerial surveys & pipeline patrol, traffic reporting, newsgathering, aircraft maintenance, and sales of helicopter and aircraft parts. Helicopter Experts, Inc. is an authorized Robinson Helicopter Dealer for the Model R-44 and R-22

We're a flight organization based in Bulverde, Texas
School Type:   Part 141.  

Training Area:   Local.  



Instruction Materials:    Jeppesen, ASA, King, FAA and Custom.  

Syllabus:   Custom.  



Category:    Rotorcraft.  

Certificates:    Private, Commercial, ATP, CFI and CFII.  

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

Class:   Helicopter.  

Engines:   Single.  

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), Corporate Flying and Flight Instruction.  

Type of Curriculum:    Ground School, Career Oriented, structured, Self-Paced, FITS - FAA Scenario based training and Accelerated (full days, intense).  



Type of Rental:    Students only and Licensed Pilots.  

Type of Airplanes Available:   Robinson RH22; RH44  

Aircraft Rental Rates:   R22 $270.00 R44 $600.00  



Training Facilities:    Dedicated Classroom, Dedicated Study Area, Flight Planning Area, Snack Room and Simulator.  

On-Site FAA Testing:   On-site flight examiner.  

Airport Locations (codes):   1T8  



Pricing Info:   R22 Dual & Solo $260.00/Hour - R44 Dual & Solo $600.00/Hour  

Financial Assistance:    On-site (vendor financing) and Student Loans.  



Admin Support:   VA - Veterans Affairs.  

Professional Affiliations:   AOPA.  

Total Instructors:   3  



Weather:   Year round flying  

School Description
All flight instruction is accomplished on a one-on-one basis and you may schedule helicopter flight or ground lessons during your spare time since the schedule is arranged to suit your needs. All pilot training is scheduled by appointment at almost any time or day of the week. • Introductory Flight • Fees and Financing • Medical Certificate Flight Training Programs • Private Pilot • Additional Private Pilot • Commercial Pilot • Additional Commercial Pilot • Certified Flight Instructor • Additional Certified Flight Instructor • Instrument • Additional Instrument • External Load

Staff Qualification
Owner serves as Chief Flight Instructor and is a Certified Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic with Inspection authorization and a Designated Pilot Examiner and a representative for the FAA FASTTEAM www.faasafety.gov All Helicopter Experts, Inc. instructors are highly experienced, hold the FAA required certificates and ratings, and are included in a random FAA Approved Drug & Alcohol testing program. Our pilots are all FAA certified helicopter flight instructors that teach flight and ground lessons, meet the requirements of SFAR 73 and have completed a Robinson Helicopter Company flight instructor safety course. Additionally, prior to employment they have been tested on their training skills and teaching abilities.

More About Us
Our reputation of safety and quality one on one flight training have followed us through the years as a leader in the training industry serving as a school for Helicopter pilot training to the Federal Aviation Administration, Border Patrol, San Antonio Piloce Department, US customs and the general public. Additionally our company has maintenance services availiable for on the spot turnkey operations without the distraction of down time for aircraft requiring servicing.


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