Learning to fly a rotorcraft or helicopter opens up flying into places that other aircraft can’t reach. As a professional helicopter pilot, you can fly for rescue and emergency medical services (EMS) or executive transport, among many options.
Learn to Fly: Rotorcraft
Key Takeaways:
- Flying rotorcraft (helicopters, autogyros, gyrodynes) offers unique accessibility to places other aircraft can't reach and opens up diverse professional careers like rescue, EMS, or executive transport.
- Initial training typically begins with light, single-engine piston helicopters (e.g., Schweizer 300, Robinson R-22) due to their cost, availability, and simplicity.
- Pilots advance through various certificates, starting with a private pilot certificate, then progressing to commercial, instrument, or flight instructor ratings, with an airline transport pilot certificate required for large turbine transport helicopters.
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