(John) wrote in message . com...
I am very interested in pursuing a career as a professional helicopter
pilot.

I have been checking into schools. I have found two that are the
closest to me about 1-1.5 hrs away from where i live.

Silver State Helicopters, Los Banos, CA
Helicopter Adventures, Inc., Concord, CA

I was looking for opinions on these schools. If you've attended
either school i would appreciate your feedback on their program. Also
if you have any knowledge about either school and/or which one would
be a better choice, i would greatly apreciate that as well.

Thank you.

JOHN
John
I don't know if Helicopter Adventures is still operating at Concord? I
thought they moved the entire operation to Florida. If they haven't, I
recommend them with no hesitation. I don't know anything about the
Silver State operation at Los Banos. The company has been around for a
while but they were not in Los Banos when I was crop dusting there a
few years back - with helicopters.
Another company you might consider if you have to move to train,
Vortex Helicopters in Mississippi.
With the expense involved, take your time and check out anyone you
train with very carefully. Getting the ratings are easy compared to
getting gainful employment afterwards. A low time helicopter pilot is
not that attractive to most companies due to insurance demands and
costs. That is a fact more so for helicopter than fixed wing.
Ol Shy & Bashful - 21,000 hours and about to retire from the cockpit