Flying in a helicopter is a thrilling adventure and can lead to a career of helicopter pilot. If you think you're interested in learning to fly a helicopter, take a helicopter lesson to find out. These lessons can cost a lot of money, and it takes a good amount of time to become a pilot, so trying one lesson at first is a good idea.
Instructions
1. Think about how much you're willing to spend on an introductory lesson. Helicopter lessons can be expensive. Your first lesson can set you back less than $100 or over $200. If you don't want to commit to an entire program, make sure this first lesson does not obligate you to complete the rest of the program.
2. Check out helicopter flight schools in your area. Helicopter School Info's website has a comprehensive list of helicopter schools in every U.S. state (see Resources). Look at the reputation of the schools, especially any you have heard of. Depending on your area, you could have many schools to choose from or only one or two.
3. Look at the credentials of each school and find the most impressive, with a program that fits your schedule. Call the school if you can't find this information online. Ask how long the school has been around and how well-trained the instructors are. Use a school you can trust. Also check out their lesson schedule. Some may offer more classes than others.
4. Decide which kind of first lesson you want to take. An introductory lesson will show you all the parts of the helicopter and explain fly one and then give you a short amount of flight time, where you will fly the helicopter with an instructor next to you. You can also get an introductory lesson that comes with a longer flight time. This package will cost you more. See what each school offers.
5. Make sure you sign up for class during a time that works for you. A class lesson is usually 30 minutes to an hour, with additional flight time being a half hour to an hour. Pay your money and show up to your lesson a little early with any materials requested from the school.
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