How to Become a Helicopter Pilot | Ep. 001 of the Helicopter Training Podcast

Dreaming of flying helicopters? This episode is your guide to starting your journey as a helicopter pilot. Whether you're curious or ready to begin, we’ll cover everything from earning your pilot certificates to choosing a flight school and the right helicopter airframe. We’ll also explain how VA funding, scholarships, and loans can help cover costs, share free ways to get started, and recommend essential supplies and books to set you up for success. If you prefer listening to podcasts on the go, search for “Helicopter Training Podcast” on your podcast player for the audio-only version. #HelicopterTrainingPodcast #HelicopterFlightTraining #HelicopterTraining #LearnHelicopterFlying #HelicopterPodcast #AviationPodcast #HelicopterPilot #HowToBecomeAHelicopterPilot #LearnToFlyHelicopters #HelicopterTraining ▬▬▬| Chapters |▬▬▬ 00:00 Start 00:33 Outline 01:16 How hard is it to become a helicopter pilot? 05:28 Age requirements? 06:52 Education requirements? 10:21 Medical requirements? 17:15 Do I need to be a U.S. citizen? 18:50 Helicopter pilot path? 21:53 Private Pilot 26:37 Instrument 32:28 Commercial Pilot 36:46 Flight Instructor (CFI) 44:05 Flight Instructor with Instrument (CFII) 47:03 Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) 49:23 Airplane before Helicopter? 52:15 Part 61 versus Part 141 57:41 Which helicopter? 1:04:33 How much does it cost? 1:09:18 Funding options 1:12:09 Choosing a flight school 1:17:29 The next steps 1:19:02 What can you study on your own? 1:23:10 What pilot supplies do you need? 1:23:51 Send you questions 1:24:11 Links 1:24:20 Next episode 1:24:38 Outro ▬▬▬| Feedback & Contact |▬▬▬ Send us show ideas, suggestions, corrections and questions: https://HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com... ▬▬▬| Links |▬▬▬ FAA English Language Standards - https://tinyurl.com/FAA-ENG-Standards AOPA BasicMed - https://tinyurl.com/AOPA-Basic-Med FAA Medical Classes - https://tinyurl.com/FAA-Medicals Find an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) - https://www.faa.gov/pilots/amelocator Part 67 Medical Standards - https://tinyurl.com/FAA-AME-Finder FAA Pilot Statistics - https://tinyurl.com/FAA-Stats Helicopter ACS Videos - https://tinyurl.com/ACS-Playlist TSA Flight Training Security Program (FTSP) - https://fts.tsa.dhs.gov/ FAA list of Aviation Scholarships - https://tinyurl.com/FAA-Scholarships AOPA list of Aviation Scholarships - https://tinyurl.com/AOPA-Scholarships EAA list of Aviation Scholarships - https://tinyurl.com/EAA-Scholarships Whirly Girls Aviation Scholarships - https://tinyurl.com/Whirly-Scholarships SFAR 73 Training Video -    • SFAR 73 - What Training Do I Need Before I...   SFAR 73 Quiz (FAA WINGS) - https://tinyurl.com/SFAR73-Quiz Student Discovers Fire at Night -    • Fire Spotted by Student Helicopter Pilot o...   Light Gun Video -    • FAA Tower Vehicle Light Gun Signals   Guimbal Cabri G2 Helicopter Video -    • Building a Guimbal Cabri G2   Enstrom Helicopter Video -    • Enstrom Helicopter Is Back! Purchased by o...   Helicopter Flying Handbook - https://tinyurl.com/FAA-HFH Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge - https://tinyurl.com/FAA-PHAK-Book Aviation News Talk Podcast Color Blindness Details - https://tinyurl.com/ANT-Ep359 Robinson Instructor Course - https://tinyurl.com/RHC-CFI-Course Kenny’s Checkride Fail Video -    • 7 Reasons Why I Failed My Private Pilot Ch...   Dauntless Prepware Discount Link - http://www.dauntless-soft.com/product... Helicopter Online Ground School (H.O.G.S.) 10% Discount use “HTV10” at Checkout - http://tinyurl.com/HOGSDiscount Free Private Pilot 101 by Kenny Keller - https://privateblueprint.com/ Book a Discovery Flight - https://tinyurl.com/HTV-Disco HTV Recommended Books - https://tinyurl.com/HTV-Books HTV Essential Pilot Supplies - https://tinyurl.com/HTV-Supplies ▬▬▬| Support Us |▬▬▬ SUPPORT https://HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com... PATREON   / helicoptertrainingvideos   YOUTUBE MEMBER    / @helicoptertrainingvideos   ▬▬▬| Website & Social Media |▬▬▬ WEBSITE https://www.HelicopterTrainingPodcast... FACEBOOK   / helicoptertrainingpodcast   X or TWITTER https://x.com/HeliTrainingPod INSTAGRAM   / helicoptertrainingpodcast   ▬▬▬| Legal Stuff |▬▬▬ MUSIC - Music Machine Mondays Theme Song by Wintergatan www.wintergatan.net DISCLAIMER – Make sure you are fully informed on the latest regulations and their application. For official guidance on laws and regulations, refer to your Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) or local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) . Helicopter Training Videos aims to promote aviation knowledge and safety but makes no guarantees regarding accuracy or legal applications. COPYRIGHT - All audio and visual elements are the sole property of their respective owners. This video is made for education purposes and no infringement is intended under Section 107 of the Act 1976 (allowance made for 'fair use' for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting & teaching). Copyright © Helicopter Training Videos