Discover What It's Really Like to Fly a Helicopter

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to actually fly a helicopter?

A Helicopter Discovery Flight with Vortex Helicopter Services is much more than a helicopter ride. It's an introductory flight-training experience that gives you the opportunity to learn about helicopter aviation, work with a qualified instructor and actually take part in flying the aircraft.

Whether you're considering becoming a helicopter pilot or you've simply dreamed about taking the controls, this is where your adventure can begin.

More Than a Helicopter Ride

A sightseeing tour lets you enjoy the view.

A Discovery Flight introduces you to what it's like to become a pilot.

Your experience includes ground instruction before you take to the air, followed by instructional flight time with a qualified instructor. After the flight, you'll also have time to review and discuss the experience.

It's an excellent opportunity to experience real helicopter flight training before deciding whether you'd like to continue pursuing your pilot certificate.

You'll Actually Fly

This is the part that makes a Discovery Flight so exciting.

Under the supervision and instruction of a qualified helicopter flight instructor, you'll have an opportunity to experience the aircraft controls and discover firsthand what helicopter flight is really like.

Instead of wondering what it's like to fly, you'll begin experiencing it for yourself.

Your First Step Toward Becoming a Helicopter Pilot

If you've been thinking about learning to fly, a Discovery Flight is an excellent place to begin.

You'll get an introduction to the training environment, spend time with an instructor and gain a much better understanding of what helicopter flight training involves. Your instructional flight time is also logged and can count toward your flight experience should you decide to continue your helicopter training.

Vortex Helicopter Services offers training for pilots pursuing:

• Private Pilot certification
• Commercial Pilot certification
• Instrument Ratings
• Flight Instructor Ratings
• Airline Transport Pilot certification

What begins as a Discovery Flight could be the first step toward a lifelong passion—or even a professional aviation career.

No Previous Flight Experience Required

You don't have to know anything about flying a helicopter before taking your first step.

That's exactly what an introductory experience is for.

Our instructors will introduce you to the aircraft, explain important concepts and guide you through the experience.

Come ready to learn, ask questions and discover what helicopter aviation is all about.

A Unique Gift for Someone Who Loves Aviation

Know someone who has always wanted to fly?

A Helicopter Discovery Flight can make an unforgettable gift for an aviation enthusiast, aspiring pilot or adventurous friend or family member.

It's a great choice for:

• Birthdays
• Graduations
• Holidays
• Career exploration
• Bucket-list experiences
• Aviation enthusiasts
• Aspiring pilots

Instead of giving them something they'll eventually forget, give them an opportunity to actually experience flight.

Train With Experienced Aviation Professionals

Vortex Helicopter Services brings more than 25 years of aviation experience to our flight operations and training programs.

Our training philosophy focuses on developing safe, knowledgeable and independent pilots while providing flexible training options that can be tailored to individual goals and schedules.

Whether your goal is recreational flying or eventually pursuing a professional helicopter career, it all starts with learning the fundamentals.

Your First Flight Could Change Everything

Every helicopter pilot had a first day.

A first instructor.

A first time sitting at the controls.

And a first flight when flying stopped being something they watched other people do and became something they could actually imagine doing themselves.

This could be yours.

Contact Vortex Helicopter Services today to schedule your Helicopter Discovery Flight in the Pittsburgh area and take your first step into the world of helicopter aviation.