Become a More Capable and Confident Helicopter Pilot

An Instrument Rating is an important step in advanced helicopter training and can significantly expand a pilot's knowledge and capabilities.

Vortex Helicopter Services provides helicopter instrument training designed to help pilots develop the skills required to operate by reference to flight instruments and better understand the procedures involved in instrument flight.

Develop Advanced Flying Skills

Instrument training challenges pilots to rely on their instruments rather than outside visual references.

This training helps develop precision, situational awareness, cockpit management and aeronautical decision-making while introducing pilots to the procedures and systems associated with instrument flight.

Training may include:

• Instrument flight procedures
• Aircraft control by reference to instruments
• Navigation systems
• Instrument approaches
• Holding procedures
• Flight planning
• Weather interpretation
• Air traffic control procedures
• Emergency operations
• Crew and cockpit resource management

Build Toward Your Professional Aviation Goals

For pilots pursuing professional helicopter careers, instrument training can be an important component of advanced flight education.

Even beyond certification requirements, the knowledge developed during instrument training can make you a more disciplined, precise and well-rounded pilot.

Advance Your Helicopter Training

Ready to take your flying skills to the next level?

Contact Vortex Helicopter Services in the Pittsburgh area to learn more about helicopter instrument training and determine the next step in your aviation journey.