Helicopter training done right.

At Ascent Aeronautical Academy, we value our students as individuals. We believe helicopter training is best achieved on a one-on-one level and offer schedule flexibility and a wide range of other services to assist you.

Regardless of your day-to-day schedule, life commitments, and previous experience, our exceptional team of instructors will be there for you every step of the way whether you enroll directly, join one of our college programs, or are an international student.

Our Student First Promise is a unique guarantee that allows Ascent Aeronautical Academy to provide a one of kind experience for our students.

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  • Private Pilot

    Private Pilot is the first step in becoming a career pilot. Equate this to a drivers license, everyone starts here.

    Our 141 Program consists of: 55 Hours of flight training, and 40 Hours of ground training.

    FAA Part 61 consists of: A minimum of 40 Hours of flight time, and no minimum of ground training time.

  • Instrument Pilot

    The instrument rating can be completed at any point after Private, however we recommend training for this right after Private. This is because our combined Instrument-Commercial course saves students on average 35 hours of flight time.

    Our 141 Program consists of: 45 Hours of flight training, and 40 Hours of ground training.

    FAA Part 61 consists of: A minimum of 40 Hours of flight time, 50 hours of cross country time, and no minimum of ground training time.

  • Commercial Pilot

    The commercial license is the gateway to employment, it allows you to fly for money. This can be completed right after Private, but we recommend training for this after instrument. This is because our combined Instrument-Commercial course saves students on average 35 hours of flight time.

    Our 141 Program consists of: 70 Hours of flight training, and 40 Hours of ground training.

    FAA Part 61 consists of: A minimum of 150 Hours of total flight time, and no minimum of ground training time.

  • Certified Flight Instructor

    Becoming a Certified Flight Instructor is often the most challenging, and rewarding, part of flight training. This license allows you to instruct Private and Commercial students.

    Our 141 Program consists of: 25 Hours of flight training, and 40 Hours of ground training.

    FAA Part 61 consists of: No minimum flight hours, and no minimum ground training time. Just proficiency!

  • Certified Flight Instructor Instrument

    Becoming a Certified Flight Instrument Instructor is typically the last part of flight training. This license allows you to instruct Instrument students.

    Our 141 Program consists of: 15 Hours of flight training, and 40 Hours of ground training.

    FAA Part 61 consists of: No minimum flight hours, and no minimum ground training time. Just proficiency!

Staying informed.

At first glance, it might appear that parts of our Part 141 training program consist of more hours than the minimum. For some licenses, you’re right; but at Ascent Aeronautical Academy we don’t train bare “minimum” pilots. Our Part 141 courses are designed to provide our students with the highest quality of training in the most realistic time frame. Program hours and lessons have been carefully designed by our management team who have themselves seen and trained hundreds of pilots at all levels.

For some students, a structured Part 141 program might not be best. Depending on experience, time commitment, goals, and budget, we may recommend a Part 61 course of training for certain licenses.

Rest assured though, Ascent Aeronautical Academy will always provide our students with the most accurate quote, and realistic path driven by your needs.



For once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been, and there you will always long to return - Leonardo da Vinci.

For once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been, and there you will always long to return - Leonardo da Vinci.