Pilot Safety Course

Who Should Attend?

The PILOT SAFETY COURSE course is open to all rated helicopter pilots with a minimum of 3 hours logged in the Robinson helicopter type selected for the course. A fundamental understanding of the model aircraft is necessary to enable the RHC flight instructor to concentrate on the safety aspects covered during the course.

Note: Student pilots may enroll in anticipation of receiving their rating; however, they must have obtained their helicopter rating prior to attending the course.

This course is taught entirely in English and all attendees are required to understand and speak fluent English. Should the instructors determine your English is not sufficient for this course, the flight will not be allowed and no course certificate will be issued.

Course Duration & Curriculum

The Pilot Safety Course conducted by RHC is 4 days of classroom instruction with 1 hour flight (approximate) led by an experienced RHC flight instructor in either an R22, R44 or R66.  No additional flight time will be provided.

All attendees must arrive by 7:45 a.m. each class day and class begins promptly at 8:00 a.m. Applicants must attend the entire course to receive a certificate of completion.  The course concludes at approximately 4:30 p.m. each day except on flight day. First applicants to enroll will be scheduled to fly on Day 3, with the remaining to fly on Day 4.  Please check your confirmation letter for your assigned flight day.

While the course is tailored for the R22, R44 and R66 helicopters, the curriculum is not designed as a transition course for a specific make and model. It has been developed to address safety-related topics to assist pilots in developing/enhancing their aeronautical decision-making skills. Knowledge areas covered during the course will include some of the major causes of helicopter accidents and incidents, their root causes, and prevention techniques. Portions of the Pilot’s Operating Handbook limitations, emergency procedures, and performance sections, as well as pertinent FAA regulations, will be included as appropriate. Emphasis will be placed on human factors throughout the duration of the course.

Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, morning snack and lunch is provided the first 2 days.  Special diet requests must be made several days in advance.

The Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC) and SFAR endorsements are not available.

What to Bring

  • Headset (required on flight day only)

  • Logbook (required on flight day only)

  • R22, R44 or R66 POH (recommended but not mandatory)

  • Writing Instrument

  • Paper

Enrollment

To secure a place in the course, please go to our website at www.robinsonheli.com and provide the following:

  • Application
  • Tuition Payment
  • Copy of Applicant’s Helicopter Pilot Certificate (front & back) – Must Show Helicopter Rating
  • Copy of Applicant’s Government-Issued Photo Identification

The course is generally booked several months in advance. If your preferred date is not available, you will be scheduled for your alternate date.  You will receive formal confirmation by email. If you do not receive confirmation within one week, please contact the Course Administrator at courses@robinsonheli.com to ensure it was received. Do not make travel arrangements until formal confirmation is received. Course dates are subject to cancellation of sufficient registration is not achieved.

The cost of the course and flight, is based on the helicopter you choose:

R22 = US $900.00

R44 = US $1,500.00

R66 = US $1,600.00

RHC Policy

Reservation or tuition cannot be transferred/used for another pilot.  To reschedule, RHC must be notified at least 2 weeks prior to your scheduled course to avoid an additional 50% tuition.  A new class date must be chosen at that time.

To cancel, RHC must be notified at least 2 weeks prior to your scheduled course date to receive a 90% refund.  If cancellation is not received at least 2 weeks prior to your scheduled date, no refund will be issued.  “No Shows” forfeit tuition entirely.

Directions to Robinson Helicopter Company

Contact our Course Administrator at courses@robinsonheli.com or (310) 539-0508 x 151.

Robinson Helicopter Company
Safety Course Classroom
2901 Airport Drive
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 539-0508

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