Aspiring pilots have one thing in common, passion for flight. Becoming a pilot can be a promising and fulfilling career path for those with a passion for aviation and the desire to fly. However, when[…]
Private vs. Commercial Pilots: Salary, Duties, and Job Differences
How many flight hours do you need to solo?
Whether you’re excited or nervous about your first solo, there comes a time in flight training that requires sole occupancy of the aircraft for the very first time. Whether it takes 20 hours or 30[…]
Women in Aviation: Past, Present and Future
If you were to board a plane three decades ago, more times than not your pilot would have been male. Today, there is a higher chance that at least one of your pilots or even the captain will be a[…]
Quick answer: Yes, women can be pilots, and they have been flying powered aircraft since 1908. However, prior to 1970, most women were limited to support roles or private aviation. In 1973, the US[…]
Pilot License Types and What They Mean
Pilot licenses, or more correctly titled certifications, are issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to pilots who have completed the required flight and ground hours for a rating as well[…]
What special skills does a helicopter pilot need?Just like job requirements that help ensure applicants are a good fit for the position, there are special skills required in order to become a[…]
Are you ready to consider a career as a commercial helicopter pilot? This is a career path many people ponder but often consider it too difficult to achieve. The first question our admissions team[…]
So, you’ve decided you’re interested in a helicopter career. Like you, prospective helicopter pilots from around the world took interest in Hillsboro Heli Academy and chose us to help them pursue[…]
The path to becoming a professional helicopter pilot is a mystery to many people so let me break it down for you and answer some of our most frequently asked questions about helicopter flight[…]