Idaho is helicopter country! You can start your helicopter flight training immediately at Silverhawk Aviation Academy. Individual programs are designed to fit your needs. This personalized attention means you achieve competency at your own pace by working with highly-trained and experienced professionals.

The rugged mountains, barren mesas, high desert, pristine lakes, rivers and canyons of Idaho offer unique opportunities for helicopter training. The remarkable topography of Southern Idaho is replete with deep canyons, pinnacles, steep slopes and other natural formations and elevations to challenge helicopter pilots.

Silverhawk Aviation Academy is a great choice for your helicopter flight training. Learning to fly helicopters is one of life’s most rewarding adventures!

The thrill that comes with moving through three dimensions is not only great fun but can also lead to challenging careers with unlimited opportunities. Competency, safety and preparation are all key elements in a successful training program. Silverhawk Aviation Academy instructors are experienced and highly-trained professionals.

Your flight instructor is the most important part of your learning experience. Your life depends on what he or she teaches you.

Make an appointment to visit the school and meet our instructors. If a visit is not practical at this time, instructors are available by phone and email to discuss your needs. They can make arrangements for you to talk with students or graduates as well, to ask them questions about their training experience with Silverhawk Aviation Academy.

Training Programs
Silverhawk Aviation Academy offers several flexible training programs to meet individual goals. Are you looking for a career or are you flying just for fun? Will you purchase an aircraft or will you rent? Will you train full time or part time? These are questions you should answer before you even begin to look at a flight school.

Certifications
There are 3 basic training tracks to consider: (1) commercial and career, (2) recreation and personal use or (3) a college degree. At Silverhawk Aviation Academy, instructional areas include Ground School, Private, Commercial, Instrument, Certified Flight Instructor, PART 133 External Load, PART 135 Charter and PART 137 Agriculture. Turbine Transitions and add-on ratings are also available.

FAA Approved
Silverhawk Aviation Academy is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved PART 141 Helicopter Flight School. This refers to the PARTS of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) under which the school operates. PART141 schools are audited regularly by the FAA and must have an FAA approved syllabus and course of study. Flight schools are subject to specified performance rates to maintain authorization to train students under PART 141.

It is also possible to learn under PART 61 rules. For the Private Helicopter Pilot Certificate, the fundamental difference is the minimum flight time required. However, the actual time it takes depends on individual abilities and frequency of flying.

Silverhawk Aviation Academy is authorized to provide training under both sets of rules. It is important to decide which program works best for you. Training under PART 61 can offer more flexibility in lesson content and sequence, which can be an asset for part-time students. On the other hand, Veteran’s benefit (VA) eligibility and some financial aid programs qualify only under PART 141.

Earn College Credit!
For students seeking college credentials, Silverhawk Aviation Academy offers an exciting opportunity to pursue an academic degree through our partnership with Utah Valley State College. This alliance provides the opportunity to earn both an Associate’s and a Bachelor’s degree in aviation online in conjunction with helicopter pilot training with Silverhawk Aviation Academy.

Utah Valley State College offers four different degree options: Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Professional Pilot, and a Bachelor of Science in Technology Management with an emphasis in aviation.