The Universal Helicopters High-Altitude Training Course is unique to our school. With over three decades of operating experience in the high deserts of Arizona and Utah, our company CEO, Dr. Gordon Jiroux, h.c., has recognized the difficulty many helicopter pilots face operating at high density altitude. This course was designed by Dr. Jiroux and his Directors to place particular emphasis on performance planning and operating near the performance limits of the helicopter. Additionally, students receive advanced flight and ground training on mountainous weather considerations, planning, power management, and general and emergency operations in mountainous regions.
Our comprehensive High-Altitude Course will make you a safer helicopter pilot with a better understanding of high-altitude performance characteristics and enhanced Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM) skills where mountainous regions are concerned.
Students may choose a Robinson R22, R44, R66, Bell 206B3, or Bell 505 for this type of training. Your personal aircraft can also be utilized.
Training is available under FAR Part 61 and Universal Helicopters’ FAA-approved Part 141 certificates and can be tailored to the specific needs / mission requirements of our customer.
The Universal Helicopters High-Altitude Training Course is unique to our school. With over three decades of operating experience in the high deserts of Arizona and Utah, our company CEO, Dr. Gordon Jiroux, h.c., has recognized the difficulty many helicopter pilots face operating at high density altitude. This course was designed by Dr. Jiroux and his Directors to place particular emphasis on performance planning and operating near the performance limits of the helicopter. Additionally, students receive advanced flight and ground training on mountainous weather considerations, planning, power management, and general and emergency operations in mountainous regions.
Our comprehensive High-Altitude Course will make you a safer helicopter pilot with a better understanding of high-altitude performance characteristics and enhanced Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM) skills where mountainous regions are concerned.
Students may choose a Robinson R22, R44, R66, Bell 206B3, or Bell 505 for this type of training. Your personal aircraft can also be utilized.
Training is available under FAR Part 61 and Universal Helicopters’ FAA-approved Part 141 certificates and can be tailored to the specific needs / mission requirements of our customer.
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OUR PROPRIETARY HIGH-ALTITUDE TRAINING COURSE:
HIGH-ALTITUDE TRAINING COURSE:
Conducted under FAR Part 61 or our FAA-approved Part 141 Certificate in an aircraft of your choosing
GOAL:
- To gain knowledge of high-altitude performance characteristics and operating considerations for mountainous regions. You will achieve the flight proficiency necessary to safely operate at or above the FAA Practical Test standards listed for your current pilot certificate.
PREREQUISITES FOR ENROLLMENT:
- Must hold a valid Class 3 Medical Certificate
- Must hold a current FAA Private Pilot Helicopter Certificate or higher, with appropriate ratings or the equivalent certificates issued by a foreign military or national aviation authority
- For U.S. citizens born inside the U.S.
- Provide a valid U.S. passport; or
- A state-issued birth certificate together with a valid government-issued photo ID
- For U.S. citizens born outside the U.S.
- U.S. naturalization certificate with raised seal / certificate of naturalization issued by USCIS together with a U.S. government-issued photo ID; or
- Original certificate of birth abroad together with a U.S. government-issued photo ID; or
- Certificate of U.S. citizenship or certificate of repatriation together with a U.S. government-issued photo ID
- For foreign students
- Universal Helicopters provides training to foreign students under our FAA-Approved Part 141 certificates. We can assist with both TSA and SEVIS applications and processing. For more information, please contact us.
COURSE OUTLINE
- 15.5 hours ground training to include:
- General mountain/high-altitude considerations and power management
- Weather
- Mountain and high-altitude en-route flying
- Mountain and high-altitude approach and landing operations
- Performance planning, hazards and emergencies
- Pre/Post flight lessons
- 14 hours dual flight instruction to include:
- High-density-altitude flying and power management
- Wind and terrain analysis
- Pinnacles and ridge-lines
- Confined areas
- High-altitude landing zones
- End of course written, oral and practical exam
EXPECTED DURATION OF TRAINING:
- 5 days @ approximately 5.5 hours combined flight/ground/preflight/post-flight training per day
COMPLETION:
- You must pass the Universal Helicopters written, oral and practical exam. Each maneuver in the course must be performed at or above the standards outlined in the FAA Practical Test Standards for your current pilot certificate.
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