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Flight Training

What One-on-One Helicopter Training Actually Looks Like

See what a one-on-one helicopter lesson at TruFlight Academy looks like, from the briefing and preflight to the hover, the debrief, and your first solo.

Front view of a TruFlight Academy Cabri G2 helicopter in flight

Flight Training

How to Learn to Fly a Helicopter With a Full-Time Job

Learn how working adults fit helicopter training around a full-time job, from a realistic weekly plan to mobile lessons, focused study, and budget planning.

TruFlight Academy's Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopter flying seen from behind

Flight Training

What to Expect on Your First Helicopter Solo

Getting ready for your first helicopter solo? Learn what happens before, during, and after this major private pilot training milestone.

Front view of helicopter flying over runway with two pilot in the cockpit

Pilot Training and Certification

Helicopter License in Texas: What You Need to Know

Learn the step-by-step process of earning your helicopter license in Texas, from eligibility and FAA requirements to training programs at TruFlight Academy.