Bell Helicopter Training Academy

George Mandes

Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 07:13 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Bell Helicopter Training Academy (BHTA) has a long and distinguished history, providing comprehensive in-house pilot and maintenance training to over 125,000 students from 136 countries since 1946.
The training program heavily emphasizes mastering critical emergency maneuvers, particularly challenging touchdown autorotations, delivered by highly experienced instructor pilots using both a diverse fleet of aircraft and advanced flight simulators.
BHTA's rigorous curriculum instills significant confidence in pilots regarding their ability to handle engine failures and other emergencies in real-world scenarios.
The academy is committed to future growth and global expansion, developing new training sites and advanced simulation technologies for upcoming aircraft models.

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On May 14, 1946, Larry Bell, the founder of Bell Helicopter, said: “We are now on the eve of the helicopter era. … We believe that one of the most necessary requisites to the development of the helicopter age is to provide the best possible training for men and women who wish to pioneer in this field. …. We recommend that you investigate our Helicopter Pilot School as a springboard to the future.”