jsmith13 Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 Could anyone recommend a good flight school in the Fort Worth, Texas area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaqueroaero Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Now let me see..........Bell Helicopters has their training facility based at Alliance......if you've got the money! I'll make some enquiries tomorrow and post a follow up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsmith13 Posted April 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Now let me see..........Bell Helicopters has their training facility based at Alliance......if you've got the money! I'll make some enquiries tomorrow and post a follow up.Thanks, I really appreciate it! Would you recommend Bell over say a Rocky Point Aviation based close in Roanoke. Page is: http://www.rpahelo.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helo-Pilot Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Rocky Point is pretty good. Jimmy is a good guy, and a good pilot. Also, Summit in Addison, and Sky in Garland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFWFlyer Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 Could anyone recommend a good flight school in the Fort Worth, Texas area? Hope you're still in shouting range, jsmith. Did you ever pick a school? Give an update if you can, cause I'm looking to start one soon in this area as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jehh Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 Anyone in the DFW area should first look at Sky Helicopters in Garland, and Summit Helicopters in Addison. Any questions? Feel free to ask, I've flown at both... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoFlyer Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 I have trained at Rocky Point, Summit, and Sky Helicopters, and would recommend ANY of those schools. They are all top notch in my book. There is another school in the DFW area, Longhorn Helicopters, but I don't have any experience with them. If you have questions or would like specifics about these schools please feel free to PM me. --PF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFWFlyer Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 There is another school in the DFW area, Longhorn Helicopters, but I don't have any experience with them. I haven't seen any information on Longhorn, and there doen't seem to be a website. I think I'll be better off sticking to a school with a reputation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helo-Pilot Posted July 29, 2006 Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 I haven't seen any information on Longhorn, and there doen't seem to be a website. I think I'll be better off sticking to a school with a reputation. Don't shy away from Longhorn. They are good guys and good pilots. I have had the privledge of flying with them, and like Summit, Sky, and Rocky Point, they are top notch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFWFlyer Posted July 29, 2006 Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 Glad to hear it. I just hadn't heard anyone vouch for them and I couldn't trace any information. I think thier location may be a bit far out of range for me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechanic Posted July 29, 2006 Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 Yes, Longhorn has a website. Longhorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoFlyer Posted July 29, 2006 Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 Glad to hear it. I just hadn't heard anyone vouch for them and I couldn't trace any information. I think thier location may be a bit far out of range for me though. Longhorn is located at Denton, which isn't too far away from Rocky Point. Longhorn and Rocky Point are about 45 minutes to downtown Dallas without any traffic. Summit and Sky are in Addison and Garland respectively, and are only a few minutes from Dallas without any traffic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFWFlyer Posted July 29, 2006 Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 Dallas without any traffic. yeah, I'd like to see that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious T Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Silver State Helicopters has a school in Dallas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFWFlyer Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Silver State Helicopters has a school in Dallas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67november Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Silver State Helicopters has a school in Dallas. T T, due your research on SSH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious T Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 T T, due your research on SSH. Did my research, saw all the negative stuff in this and another forum, saw the "truth" website, yes this made me concerned. I realized that all the negative comments were from people who had dropped out and couldn't get their money back or had heard bad things from "a friend". I researched deeper and tracked down and contacted 6 current students ranging from newbies to people about to get their CPL. All were happy with the school and said SSH lived up to their promises. To me 1 positive first hand experience is worth 100 negative rumors. People seem to forget that SSH has generated hundreds of satisfied pilots. I'm not trying to convince anyone all I'm saying is yes the SSH seminars seem too good to be true and yes people bash them hard online but the truth lies somewhere in the middle you get out what you put in so anyone curious do your own research and track down some students at any school you are interested in. Don't accept rumors as fact in any situation in life you never know what personal agendas people are acting on. In any case I am looking forward to getting through my training and becoming a safe, professional pilot and part of the helo community. I just hope I am not ostracized because I came through SSH. $0.02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fry Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 ...the truth lies somewhere in the middle you get out what you put in so anyone curious do your own research... Sounds like you've done the research and made your decision and are ready to live with it. That's all anyone can do. Good luck. But that part of your post about "all the negative comments were from people who had dropped out and couldn't get their money back"...that's just not the case. There really are a lot of former customers of SSH...including some who completed the program...who have good reason to feel that SSH did not live up to its promises or deliver the value for the money they spent. It has been described and explained frequently...on forums and in the press...over the past three years that SSH's business practices do not favor its customers. The lack of sufficient aircraft and/or instructors for the number of students it takes in, the frequent switching of instructors, the high prices, the refund policies...these are all facts. SSH has lots of excuses...rapid growth, "loser" drop-outs, yada, yada, yada...but the fact is that they continue to have issues. You've heard all this and still you want to go with them. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jehh Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 I just hope I am not ostracized because I came through SSH. $0.02 You won't be, assuming you do get through their program... Past 1,000 hours, no one cares where you came from, or how you got your time, just so long as you did. As for their program, do keep in mind that once commited, you are stuck with them, for better or worse. You do not have the option to go somewhere else, if you are unhappy, because of the contract you'll have to sign. If you are comfortable with that, great, best of luck to you... Let us know how it works out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttsn0000 Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 There is Epic Helicopters at Fort Worth Meacham. They're new and ambitious. Brand new ships and modern facilities. Good bunch of guys. Epic Helicopters817-625-1800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsmith13 Posted October 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 There is Epic Helicopters at Fort Worth Meacham. They're new and ambitious. Brand new ships and modern facilities. Good bunch of guys. Epic Helicopters817-625-1800How many birds do they have? CFI's? What type of helicopters do they operate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodukes Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 I realize this is an old post, but I was curious if anyone had any more information on Epic Helicopters in Ft Worth? I have only recently started researching what is necessary to obtain a license, so any help you can provide is greatly appreciated!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jehh Posted December 7, 2007 Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 I just hope I am not ostracized because I came through SSH. $0.02 If you're still around, I'm curious as to how your training has worked out. Hopefully you have made it through the program by now and are working as a CFI since it has been about 18 months since you posted. If not, let us know how far you're along... Fly Safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PccAerocat Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Does anyone know if any of the schools in the DWF area also have a degree program? Epic has one through Utah Valley University, but I'd like to check out other schools in the area if they are availible before making a decision. I'd be more on the Ft Worth side of the metroplex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sj7162 Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Yes, I fly at All American Helicopters. They have UVSC and I think some other degree programs as well. You should call Gene and ask. They are awesome. Experienced Instructors that really know their stuff. They teach a lot of vets, police, army, etc. I looked around at all the flight schools in the area before choosing All American. I saw this info on Longhorn you may want to check out: http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dw...r.4a05d300.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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