Garden City Helicopters Ltd is a fully approved helicopter training provider under CAA rules Part 141.

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PILOT FLIGHT TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

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Robinson R22 ZK-HPM

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Robinson R44 Raven II  ZK-IGC

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There are many good reasons to train with Garden City Helicopters

Garden City Helicopters is the ideal company at which to start your aviation experience.

BASES IN CHRISTCHURCH, GREYMOUTH AND NELSON

Garden City Helicopters is respected by the helicopter industry as a qualified training provider (by future employers). We encourage prospective students to ask the industry who to train with - our students get jobs!

Highly qualified and experienced instructors. Most of our pilots are Rescue Helicopter pilots with a wealth of experience.

Good flight training environment including alpine experience. Christchurch International Airport and Low Flying Areas are all within close proximity plus the nearby Southern Alps gives good variable terrain for advanced flight training.

 
Well maintained helicopters. We have our own fully qualified engineering staff as a result of operating air rescue helicopters. 

Good classroom facilities.

Good aircraft availability.

 
Commercial operations involvement and ground crew opportunities.

Type Ratings available for R22, R44 and AS350 

Our total commitment to quality, professionalism and safety.