libertypilot Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 Hi, I'm an American student currently going to school in Montreal who has a private pilot's certificate in helicopters from the FAA. I wanted to continue flying, but its almost twice as much per hour here than it was back in Pennsylvania! So I'm looking at perhaps making a commute across the border to continue flying. I was wondering if there are any flight schools in Upstate New York? All I have found in the area is Mansfield Heliflight in Vermont. I was hoping for something a little closer to Montreal. Quote
heligirl03 Posted September 20, 2009 Posted September 20, 2009 Where are you at in Montreal? I am from Vermont and did my undergrad in Biochem at McGill! I think I remember hearing something about an Enstrom doing some training up there in NNY, but other than that the closest I know of is C-R Helicopters in Nashua, NH.....far. Hopefully the Enstrom person will chime in!! I have a friend flying utility outside Albany, I will ask him if knows of anyone up that way and post back. Good luck in Montreal, I spent 6 great years up there...love it. HG03 Quote
will Posted September 20, 2009 Posted September 20, 2009 north andover flight academy (boston area company) is opening a branch in alexandria bay, ny. you could take the 401 up the river, and cross over right in alex bay. it's a new op, so i'm not sure if they're up and running, yet. Quote
deanathpc Posted September 20, 2009 Posted September 20, 2009 There used to be a couple in upstate ny but they were more near the syracuse area but I haven't heard anything from them in awhile. I thought I heard one of them had shut down. I do remember one was using a Bell 47G though.. lemme look for that info... FOUND IT!!!!!!!!!!! Highland HelicoptersWarners, NY 13164(315) 427-0036Bell 47G Highpeaks HelicoptersRome, NY 13441(315) 868-4901Schweizer 300CB Like I said don't know if they are still in operation but it's a start for ya! Quote
palmfish Posted September 20, 2009 Posted September 20, 2009 Good luck in Montreal, I spent 6 great years up there...love it. HG03 Did I know that? I grew up there... Quote
adam32 Posted September 20, 2009 Posted September 20, 2009 Sharkeys is in NH... www.sharkeys.com Quote
heligirl03 Posted September 20, 2009 Posted September 20, 2009 Did I know that? I grew up there... Would've thought we'd covered that at some point, eh? Next time! I'm at pad 6 full-time now, always on the lookout for you and that B3 Quote
palmfish Posted September 20, 2009 Posted September 20, 2009 I'll stop by and say hello when I get back in town. Quote
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