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Hillsboro Aero Academy Becomes United Aviate Partner

United just announced the exclusive list of training partners for its Aviate program and Hillsboro Aero Academy is one of small number of approved flight schools for the program.

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The Different Types of Military Helicopters

As with any vehicle, there are many forms of helicopters created for specific uses. Within the military, diverse categories exist according to the kinds of missions a helicopter must undergo, what[…]

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Characteristics of a Great Helicopter Pilot

Becoming a pilot is so much fun. You get to fly in the air like a bird. However, becoming a pilot is not a piece of cake. You have to learn the very difficult mechanism of a helicopter or an[…]

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Hillsboro Partners with ADAC Luftrettung

Hillsboro Aero Academy, is thrilled to announce our new collaboration with ADAC Luftrettung gGmbH (ADAC Air Rescue). Due to Germany’s increased need for emergency medical service pilots, ADAC[…]

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Hillsboro Heli Featured on Rotary Wing Show

Curious about the helicopter job market in the US right now? It's a hot topic of discussion for those in the industry and those considering a career as a helicopter pilot.

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Student Profile - Meet Daniel Morkel

Daniel came from from Australia to join HAA in 2018 and is working on his professional pilot training. Read more about his experience at Hillsboro. 
  1. Why do you want to be a pilot and what’s your[…]
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Where Did the Idea of Helicopters Come From?

In the modern age, we take for granted many amazing feats of mechanical ingenuity accomplished by inventors in the past. One of these great inventions is the helicopter. But where did the idea of[…]

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Flight Training Tips for the Helicopter Student Pilot

As a pilot-in-training, there are a lot of educational aspects to stay on top of so you can advance your knowledge and skills efficiently and correctly. At this stage in your development, proactivity[…]

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Different Career Paths for Helicopter Pilots

If you ever considered becoming a helicopter pilot, then you are probably curious about what kinds of jobs you can end up doing after you finish training. Although most everyone starts off the[…]

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Helicopter Pilot License Requirements

Becoming a helicopter pilot is uniquely rewarding, as it can open the pathway to many career opportunities in various industries. These opportunities can range from giving tours and teaching, to[…]

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