Selecting Twin Air as your flight school puts you at the hub of leading-edge aviation. Aside from the lure of the greater Los Angeles area Twin Air puts students into the most comprehensive flight training program available today.     

Selecting Twin Air as your flight school enables you to be on the cutting edge of aviation when you are taught by our knowledgeable and dedicated staff. Aside from the lure of the greater Los Angeles area and the amount of activities it has to offer, Twin Air puts students into the most comprehensive flight training program available today. We invite you to make a close comparison with any other flight training facility in the surrounding area or in the United States. You will find that our many years of catering to the needs of “private” as well as “career oriented” pilots allows us to provide a comprehensive range of services in most categories of the general aviation field.

Learn to fly ...
If you always dreamed about doing something special or becoming someone special... our helicopter training is the right choice for you.
Being a Helicopter pilot is both exciting, invigorating and extremely rewarding.

It's easier than you think ....
We will provide the Helicopter Training you need to succeed. If you are looking forward to a high paying helicopter career, here is the place to start. Helicopter Training at it's best.
Located in the Los Angeles area, Twinair Helicopters is one of the best helicopter training centers in the United States. Helicopter pilots make excellent salaries and have exciting careers! Helicopter training with us will get you on your way to your new career in a very short time! Do not think that this does not apply to you because.... it does. YOU CAN BE A PILOT TOO!

What is the first step to becoming a pilot?
Decide what you want to fly. FAA’s rules for getting a pilot’s license (certificate) differ depending on the type of aircraft you fly. You can choose among airplanes, gyroplanes, helicopters, gliders, balloons, or airships. If you are interested in flying ultra-light vehicles, you don’t need a pilot’s license.
You should also think about what type of flying you want to do. There are several different types of pilot’s licenses, from student pilot all the way up to airline transport pilot. The information below describes the eligibility, training, experience, and testing requirements for Student Pilots, Recreational Pilots and Private Pilots.

Types of Pilot Schools & Choosing a Pilot School
There are two types of schools. One is normally referred to as an "FAA-approved school" and the other as a "non-approved school".
 
Enrollment in an FAA-approved school usually ensures a high quality of training. FAA-approved schools meet prescribed standards with respect to equipment, facilities, personnel, and curricula. However, many excellent pilot schools find it impractical to qualify for the FAA certification, and are referred to as non-approved schools.
 
One of the differences between FAA-approved schools and non-approved schools is that fewer flight hours are required to qualify for a pilot certificate in an FAA-approved school. The requirement for a private pilot certificate is 40 hours in a non-approved school, and 35 hours in an approved school. However, since most people require 60 to 75 hours of training, this difference may be insignificant for a private pilot certificate.
 
Choosing A Pilot School
You must make your own decision on where to obtain flight training. Once you have decided on a general location, you might want to make a checklist of things to look for in a school. By talking to pilots and reading articles in flight magazines, you can make your checklist and evaluate a school. Your choice of a flight school might depend on whether you are planning on obtaining a recreational or private certificate or whether you intend to pursue a career as a professional pilot. Another consideration is whether you will train part-time or full-time.
 
Do not make the mistake of making your determination based on financial concerns alone. The quality of training you receive is very important. Prior to making a final decision, visit the school you are considering and talk with management, instructors, and students. Evaluate the items on the checklist you developed and then take some time to think things over before making your decision.
 
After you have decided where you will learn to fly and have made the necessary arrangements, you are ready to start your training. An important fact: ground and flight training should be obtained as regularly and frequently as possible. This assures maximum retention of instruction and the achievement of proficiency with the least expenditure of time and money.