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Commercial Pilot

The next step as an aspiring helicopter pilot would be to get your Commercial Pilot Rotorcraft rating. Having already developed a thorough knowledge of the general rules and theories of helicopters in flight, we then develop to a much greater extent a more detailed understanding of the aerodynamics and principles involved in helicopter flight. From the equations on lift to enhanced autorotations, at CIA we focus on honing all of your areas of study as well as flight abilities. Upon successful completion you will have the opportunity to be compensated for your flight time. This means that you will then be able to fly aerial photography, give rides, take part in air shows, etc.

Stage I The first stage revisits all of the areas of private flight while further restricting the margin of error allotted the pilot. This stage will also provide more insight and introduce a more theoretical and in depth description of the principles and aerodynamics of the helicopter and its flight.

Stage II In this stage, the instructor will focus on both the instrument portion of training as well as landing in more complex situations. These situations range from less than ideal conditions for autorotations and solo flight (i.e. night solos) to more congested traffic in a class B airspace.

Stage III The final stage in the commercial training consists of a review of the fundamentals of helicopter aerodynamics in addition to a review of the student’s abilities in less than ideal situations. Upon successful completion of this stage students will be able to demonstrate abilities well beyond the minimums set out by the practical test standards.

Instrument

At this point you already have your private rotorcraft and might have your commercial rating. Regardless from which background you arrive, this step will take what instrument abilities you have and develop them even further. As a result you will have a much better grasp on what to do when you inadvertently run into IMC or Instrument Meteorological Conditions (bad weather). The schooling provided for this certificate will teach you to confidently fly with little outside visibility. This rating is also an integral part in obtaining higher paying jobs.

Stage I Training starts with an introduction to all the necessities to IFR flight (Instrument Flight Rules). We will ensure you have a thorough understanding of not only the instruments and enroute charts (maps specifically for instrument flight) but also the regulations that are changed and/or added when dealing with IFR flight.

Stage II After the theoretical training has been covered and students obtain a sufficient understanding of the charts and instruments we begin more of the practical training. Students will begin going under the “hood” (wearing glasses that only allow you to see the instrument panel) forcing them to utilize their ground knowledge. A strong focus is placed on the student’s acquisition of superior cockpit management techniques; including land and hold short operations, how to follow vectors, and many more. Upon successful completion of this stage the student will be able to at least understand and apply enough to get from one airport to another in instrument conditions.

Stage III The instructor and student will review and fine tune any difficulties with IFR flight. They will once again revisit everything, from what instruments are required (or the MEL) to what the instruments do, and what the student should do if told to return to a vector point and hold. Upon satisfactory completion of this stage the student will be well above the minimums for the check-ride and will be signed off by his instructor.

Instructor

You have already received your Commercial rating and are now looking to build even more time to increase your opportunities for jobs. At this point the ideal next step would be to obtain your Instructor’s rating. By getting your CFI you not only ensure that you will get paid to fly but you will build time teaching others in the process.

Stage I To begin, the instructor will focus on ground instruction. The students learn how to teach a typical lesson plan. Students will learn how to articulate and demonstrate on an eraser board the aerodynamics of flight while also learning how to allow for student flexibility. At CIA we teach the conventional way of instruction, while at the same time encouraging students to develop and utilize their own method of instruction.

Stage II At this point you will have a firm grasp on how to develop lesson plans as well as how to appropriately assimilate props into your ground instruction. This stage focuses on teaching the student how to integrate an abbreviated version of the ground lesson with flight to commercial standards.

Stage III The last stage reevaluates your abilities as a whole. Upon successful completion of stage III, the student will be able to take the instructor through an entire lesson plan on any flight maneuver. The student will be able to demonstrate a well-developed ground lesson as well as confidently articulate the required control inputs in the air during flight. After which, the student will be signed off for his CFI check-ride.