Helicopter Airman Certification Standards (ACS)
Starting in May 2024, the new Helicopter Airman Certification Standards or ACS will replace the PTS or Practical Test Standards for evaluating pilots during practical tests.
ETL Aviation Helicopter Blog
This blog covers topics related to our helicopter flight training, company news, and general information related to the helicopter industry. If you have any topics or questions that you would like addressed, please contact us.
ETL Aviation wins Distiguished Flight School award
For the second year in a row, ETL Aviation received the Distinguished Flight School award from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). AOPA is the world’s largest aviation association and conducted a Flight Training Experience Survey of over 800 flight schools. ETL Aviation was one of a few flight…
IFR Study Guide
The IFR Study Guide is a primary resource for airplane and helicopter pilots to prepare for their instrument checkride. The IFR Study Guide was written by ETL Aviation’s Chief Instructor, Brad Fenster.
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ETL Aviation Receives Distinguished Flight School Award from AOPA
ETL Aviation received the Distinguished Flight School aware from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). AOPA is the world’s largest aviation association and conducted a Flight Training Experience Survey…
FAA Legal Interpretation on Instrument training for Commercial Helicopter Rating
FAA issues legal interpretation that clarifies that instrument training for commercial rating must be completed in a helicopter or helicopter simulator. This legal interpretation clarifies that if the training occurs…
FAA Publishes Aviation Weather Handbook FAA-H-8083-28
In December 2022, the FAA publishes Aviation Weather Handbook FAA-H-8083-28. This handbook replaces several weather-related advisory circulars. The following advisory circulars are being replaced and will eventually be cancelled. This…
How to Pay for Helicopter Flight training
Paying for Helicopter Flight Training AT ETL Aviation, we understand that flight training is expensive. Learning to fly helicopters is a commitment in time and money, but it is extremely…
ETL Aviation Gets a New Tug
ETL Aviation acquired a new (new to us) tug for towing the Schweizer 300CB training helicopter to and from the hangar at Blue Grass Airport, Lexington, Kentucky. The Tug brand…
ETL Aviation Purchases 300CB helicopter
ETL Aviation purchased a Schweizer 300CB helicopter to use for flight training. The Schweizer is an excellent platform for helicopter training. The origin of the 300CB was the Hughes TH-55.…
ETL Aviation Gets A New Logo
ETL Aviation gets a new logo for the flight school. ETL Aviation provides helicopter flight training in the Central Kentucky area. The new logo tries to incorporate an aviation theme with…
FAA Updates Helicopter Flying Handbook
The FAA released a new version of the helicopter flying handbook, FAA-H-8083-21B. The Helicopter Flying Handbook is designed as a technical manual for applicants who are preparing for their private,…
Helicopter Study Guide Published
This guide provides an excellent review of key material to help the helicopter student pass their check ride. The guide uses a question and answer format, with expanded explanations. This…