Resources for Helicopter Flight Training
The following items are flight training resources for helicopter training at ETL Aviation.
We use FlightCircle for scheduling flights and managing student billing. You can access the system here:
There is a forgot your password if you cannot remember it. If you do not have an account and are a current student email us at info@etlaviation.com.
After 9/11 the U.S. Government requires a flight school to determine the citizenship of flight students. As per 49 CFR 1552.3, we use the following documents to establish citizenship.
- Valid, unexpired United States passport OR
- Original or government-issued certified birth certificate of the United States AND a government-issued picture identification
If you do not have either of these documents we can discuss other potential documents.
In order to ensure safe flying, the FAA mandates that pilots be medically fit. There are three levels of medical certificates, depending on the pilot’s duties. These level are 1st Class, 2nd Class, and 3rd Class. Before a student pilot can solo, they must have at least a 3rd class medical certificate. If you plan on flying commercially, it is best to obtain a 1st or 2nd class medical as this would confirm that you meet such standards when you plan on exercising the privileges of a commercial pilot.
Medical certificates are issued by specifically designed Aviation Medical Examiner (AME). Below are the two local AMEs frequently used by our students.
Dr. Thomas McCormick
CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group – Primary Care
40 South Bank Street, Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 498-2815
Dr. Chip Richardson
Georgetown Eye Care
103 S. Bradford Lane #102
Georgetown KY 40324
(502) 863-3112
If you want to look for another AME, the FAA maintains a listing of AMEs at https://www.faa.gov/pilots/amelocator/.
Prior to your appointment with the AME, you will need to submit a medical questionnaire via the FAA MedExpress website at https://medxpress.faa.gov/medxpress/
The standards for medical certification are contained in 14 CFR part 67. The requirements for obtaining medical certification are contained in 14 CFR part 61.
Prior to making an appointment, you must get a signed application from ETL Aviation.
The badging for unescorted access to the airport requires two appointments at the airport operations. These appointments are outline below.
First Appointment: Submit Application and Fingerprinting
Your signed application is required along with two forms of unexpired identification (a driver’s license and social security card are recommended.). Other forms are included the attached document.
Second Appointment: Badge Training and Issuing
This step is completed after Airport Operations has confirmed your background checks have been verified. This training takes about one hour, and your badge will be issued. If you are assigned a badge, ETL Aviation will withhold $200 on your account until the badge is returned. This fee is subject to change consistent with any increased charged from the airport for lost/replacement badges.
Schedule appointments here:
https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/BlueGrassAirport3@bluegrassairport.com/bookings/
If you have any questions, contact Airport Operations at 859.425.3112
We have an iPad available for students to use. However, we recommend that you obtain your own so that you can become more familiar with the system. The following applications are recommended.
- ForeFlight
- iBal Rotory
| Online Training Course | Private Pilot Online (need to enroll) |
| Helicopter Study Guide | Paper Copy from Amazon |
| Schweizer Rotorcraft Flight Manual | Download PDF |
| Helicopter Flying Handbook | Paper Copy from Amazon Download PDF |
| Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge | Paper Copy from Amazon Download PDF |
| FAR / AIM | Paper Copy from Amazon Download PDF of AIM Only Online access to 14 CFR (a/k/a FARs) |
| ASA Test Prep – Private Pilot | Paper Copy from Amazon |
| Helicopter Private Pilot Airman Certificate Standards | Download PDF |
The following study material is recommended for Instrument Rating. We have these items for sale in the office, or you may obtain theme yourself, including an electronic download. However, we strongly encourage students to have a paper copy to study.
| Online Training Course | Pending |
| IFR Study Guide | Paper Copy from Amazon |
| Instrument Procedures Handbook | |
| Instrument Flying Handbook | |
| Sheppard Air Knowledge Test Review (N/A for Add On Rating) | Sheppard Air Website |
| Helicopter Instrument Rating Airman Certificate Standards | Download PDF |
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Most pilot certificates require the pilot to pass a knowledge test. These test are mandated by the FAA but are administered through a designated testing company, PSI.
FAA Knowledge Tests are scheduled through the following link:
14 CFR 61.87(b) states student pilot must demonstrate satisfactory aeronautical knowledge on a knowledge test that meets the requirements of this paragraph:
(1) The test must address the student pilot’s knowledge of –
(i) Applicable sections of parts 61 and 91 of this chapter;
(ii) Airspace rules and procedures for the airport where the solo flight will be performed; and
(iii) Flight characteristics and operational limitations for the make and model of aircraft to be flown.
Although not a regulatory requirement, the following quiz is used to ensure rated pilots understand key items before solo flight in the 269C-1 helicopter.