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Flight Training & Discovery Flights

Cenla Helicopters is a Part 61 flight school that efficiently trains students one-on-one to get you the FAA license you're looking for! We use Robinson Helicopters,the industry standard in helicopter flight training.  Robinson Helicopters provide excellent reliability and responsive handling.

We offer certification in the following:  Private Pilot Helicopter, Commercial Pilot Helicopter, Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Helicopter, Instrument Flight Instructor & ATP (Air Transport Pilot) Helicopter.

Private Pilot License FAA Requires 40 Hours In-Helicopter Minimum
Industry Average, 55 Hours


  • 30 Hours of flight time with a Certified Flight Instructor
  • Pre-Solo Exam
  • 10 Hours of Solo Time
  • 3 Hours of Night Flying Experience
  • FAA Private Pilot Helicopter Knowledge Exam
  • 15 Hours of Ground Instruction
  • 3 Hours of Pre-Check Ride Flight Training
  • Private Pilot Check Ride with designated examiner

Instrument Rating
  • Minimum 15 instrument hours in a helicopter if holds previous airplane instrument rating
  • 40 total hours instrument time
  • Written, oral & flight exam with designated pilot examiner (FAA)

Commercial Pilot License FAA Certification Minimum
  •  Commercial Pilot Knowledge Exam
  • 150 hours of flight time as a pilot that consists of at least:
      • 100 hours in powered aircraft, of which 50 hours must be in helicopters
      • 100 hours of pilot-in-command (PIC) flight time which include:
             35 hours in helicopter and
             10 hours in cross country flight in helicopters
             5 hours of night flying
             5 hours operating a helicopter by sole reference to instruments


For more information or other options, please refer to 61.129 in the FAR-AIM.

Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
  • Fundamentals of Instruction Knowledge Exam
  • Certified Flight Instructor Knowledge Exam
  • Advanced training in all maneuvers required to pilot a helicopter
  • Flight test with a designated pilot examiner.

Private Pilot Add-On Rating
  • 30 hours of flight time in helicopters, including:
  • 20 hours of flight time with a Certified Flight Instructor
  • 10 hours of solo flight time
  • 3 hours of "Cross Country" training
  • 3 hours of night training
  • No private pilot knowledge exam required
  • Oral examination and check ride with designated examiner

Commercial Pilot Add-On Rating
  • Dual instruction mastering all maneuvers to commercial pilot standards
  • Additional dual cross country night training
  • 35 hours of Pilot-In-Command (PIC) Time
  • No knowledge exam required
  • Oral examination and check ride with designated examiner

Airline Transport Pilot (ATP-H)
  • Fine tuning your instrument skills
  • Minimum 1,200 hours helicopter time
  • Written, oral & flight exam with designated pilot examiner (FAA)

Discovery Flights
Discovery flights are ideal for the person who would love to experience the flying of a helicopter:
  • Graduation gifts
  • Just for the fun of it!
  • Career possibilities

Give the gift of flight, and purchase a gift certificate for someone you know!
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  • Home
  • Services
    • Aerial Photography
    • Flight Training & Discovery Flights
    • Aerial Land/Powerline/Pipeline Survey
    • Wildlife Management and Aerial Survey
    • Air Tours and Sightseeing
  • Instructors
  • Photo Gallery
  • Contact