Any professional helicopter pilot will tell you that versatility is a big part of the appeal of helicopter flight. Versatility applies not only to the aircraft’s unique flight capabilities -- with[…]
We're proud of the fact that we're an international flight school, with alumni from 55+ countries. Flying is, after all, a global adventure, so each new group of international students adds to and[…]
Originally from a small village in Austria, Christoph joined Hillsboro Heli Academy in September 2020 to fulfil his dream of becoming a professional helicopter pilot.
I am sitting at my computer today listening to what we in the heli biz call ‘continuous precipitation’ (oft associated with stable air masses), coming in mostly gentle waves like rhythmic ocean tides[…]
Joel Tiess is a helicopter student who came all the way from Germany to join our training program. See what he has to say about his dream job and why he selected Hillsboro for his training.
We are excited to announce a breakthrough for international students interested in doing their helicopter training in the U.S. Our helicopter school, Hillsboro Heli Academy, just received[…]
Thank You, Veterans
By Eric Anderson
November
11,
2020 |
On this Veterans Day, we thank our military veterans for their courage and sacrifice in service to this country. We also acknowledge in a special way the many veterans who have been and continue to[…]
Solo Flight in a Helicopter
By Brent Surace, Helicopter Flight Instructor
November
09,
2020 |