Van Nuys, California · HELICOPTER DIRECTORY PROFILE
AFIT Accelerated Flight & Instrument Training
Compare AFIT's helicopter courses in Van Nuys and Lincoln, including published R22 and R44 options.
The provider publishes helicopter training, but this record does not establish that every course or aircraft is available at this location. Confirm the training base and current availability before planning a visit.
Location scope: Provider network
A closer look
Helicopter training information
AFIT publishes helicopter private, instrument and commercial courses in Van Nuys, with a private helicopter add-on course in Lincoln. Its initial private course lists Robinson R22 and R44 aircraft options. Choose the specific course first, then confirm its delivery airport, prerequisites and aircraft availability.
Use the published helicopter training options below to start a course discussion. Request a written plan that names the training aircraft, instructor, flight and ground sessions, and completion requirements for your goal.
The training-aircraft section identifies the helicopters connected with the published material, including any location or owner-aircraft qualifications. Confirm the model assigned to your course and whether aircraft rental, fuel and instructor time are priced separately.
Official helicopter information was reviewed on 2026-10-27. Published courses, provider connections and aircraft are shown with their location and training-scope qualifications. Confirm current enrollment and aircraft assignment directly.
Published school information
Training & aircraft
Training options
- Initial private helicopter training — Van Nuys
- Helicopter instrument training — Van Nuys
- Commercial helicopter training — Van Nuys
- Private helicopter add-on training — Lincoln
Helicopter models
- Robinson R22
- Robinson R44
Confirm the current helicopter syllabus, prerequisites, training location and aircraft assignment directly with the provider.
Program scope: Course locations vary: Van Nuys for the published initial private, instrument and commercial helicopter courses; Lincoln for the private add-on.
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Details to compare
- Confirm the helicopter course and the airport where its flight lessons take place.
- Compare helicopter rental, instructor time, ground study, tests and additional charges in writing.
- Ask about current aircraft availability, instructor continuity and any travel between training locations.
Student review evidence
Read the experience in context.
The operating location has been corrected. Reviews tied to the older location are not used as evidence of helicopter training at this base. Ask for recent students from the intended course and airport.
Review scope: Current helicopter location requires a matching review source
Take this to your first conversation
Questions worth asking
- Are you currently accepting helicopter students, and which airport and instructor would I use?
- Which helicopter programs and aircraft are available for my start date?
- Can you provide a helicopter-specific syllabus and complete written cost estimate?
Training framework
FAA reference & course scope
The public location differs from the imported source record. Confirm the exact helicopter training base and course framework with the provider and faa.gov; the older location’s roster match is not transferred to this location.
Part 61 describes certification and training requirements; it is not a school certification. Part 141 approvals are specific to the school and approved courses.
Reference source: faa.gov ↗Follow the evidence