Flight Instructor

Training Facilities

Helicopter Fleet

Tech Helicopters Flight Training School has been operating in the Prince George Area since 1996. Though primarily a flight training school we also take-on Charters and Contract work.

Tech Helicopters Ltd. is situated approximately 15 minutes from the Prince George Airport on 310 acres. This large location ensures that our students can train in an environment that has minimal distractions allowing them to get comfortable with the aircraft before venturing into the Airport Control Zone. The surrounding areas are also used in the helicopter training lessons for navigation and cross-country flights. The Prince George Airport provides the environment for Radio procedures and circuit training.

Testimonial: “I really enjoyed training with Greg at Tech Helicopters Ltd. I was recommended Tech by a friend who is already in the aviation industry and was not disappointed. Greg’s experience made training and finding employment afterwards that much easier. I received my commercial licence in December 2006, after only 3 months of training, I immediately found employment with Qwest Helicopters. I would recommend Tech Helicopters Ltd. to any aspiring pilot because of Tech’s dedication to the highest safety standards, the great one on one instruction in an easy-to-learn environment and Greg’s knowledge of the aviation industry.” - Nolan Beingessner

Our Helicopter Flight Instructor

With one chief flight instructor at Tech Helicopters you can be sure he will take the opportunity to pass on his vast range of experiences to each and every student.

GREG SANDERS Class 2 Instructor
20 Years Experience

Time: May 1996 to Present
Description: Owner/Operator of Tech Helicopters Ltd. operating Robinson R44 and two Robinson R-22's.
Duties: Training school and charter/contract work

Time: April 1993 to May 1996
Description:Base manager for Pacific Western Helicopters operating one of two Bell 206's out of Mackenzie, BC.
Duties: Primarily mining and forestry operations

Time: October 1990 to April 1993
Description: Base pilot for Northern Mountain Helicopters operating one of two Bell 206's out of Fort Nelson, BC.
Duties: Primarily gas field and forestry operations

Time: April to October 1990
Description: Capital Helicopters

 

Training Facilities

Flight Simulator Training

A Computerized flight simulator is used to aid in the flight training. Students have unlimited access to the use of the simulator which lets the students improve their flight skills at their convenience. The simulator includes use of collective, cyclic, and pedals to aid in student's coordination with the controls of the RH-22.

You can benefit from two hours a day in a simulator and it won't cost you a penny. This new system of training along with two hours in the helicopter is proving itself valuable. Students who have had the opportunity to spend time in the simulator prior to flight training have demonstrated the ability to fly and land the helicopter on their very first flight training session.

Accommodations

Your Home away from Home! ACCOMMODATIONS are available during your training with full kitchen facilities. We offer helicopter training, studying and living all at one convenient location. Please contact us for more information on Accommodations.

Maintenance Services

Maintenance operations are located at our base, and Engineers are available to answer questions and perform on the spot maintenance. This offers the students an opportunity to view a wide variety of aircrafts being maintained and serviced at the base. Our aircrafts never have to leave the base for inspections and our students don't have to worry about their training being interrupted or delayed due to maintenance.

Helicopter Fleet

We have expanded! With the recent addition to our fleet, Robinson R44 C-FTPG joins our Robinson R22 C-FNVA!

The Robinson R22 is still currently the most commonly used aircraft for flight training. Designed by former Bell engineer Frank Robinson for folks who want to commute from their country homes in the woods to  their jobs or businesses in the city. The RH-22 cruises fast and everything in the machine is designed to be as simple, lightweight, and maintenance-free as possible. It is truly the perfect entry level helicopter

We also offer helicopter pilot training on private aircrafts at a reduced rate for those individuals who own their own machine.

Our company currently holds an unsurpassed safety record in the helicopter flight school industry.