Your Wings
Start Here.
Certified helicopter flight training in Central America. From first flight to commercial license, aboard the Robinson R44 Raven II in El Salvador.
Choose Your
Flight Path.
Three structured programs for every stage of your aviation career. From a single introductory session to a full commercial license.
Your first time at the controls. A 30-minute introductory flight with a certified instructor. No prior experience required.
- 30-minute hands-on flight session
- Pre-flight briefing and cockpit orientation
- Take the controls under instructor guidance
- No experience or medical certificate needed
- Certificate of completion provided
PPL — Helicopter
The foundation of rotary-wing aviation. Structured training toward your FAA/DGAC Private Pilot License with dual and solo flight hours.
- 40–50 flight hours (dual + solo)
- Comprehensive ground school curriculum
- FAA / DGAC written exam preparation
- Practical checkride preparation
- Day VFR operations proficiency
- Cross-country navigation training
CPL — Helicopter
Advance to commercial-grade proficiency. Advanced maneuvers, instrument procedures, and the experience hours required for a professional career.
- 150+ total flight hours required
- Advanced autorotation and emergency procedures
- Instrument proficiency training
- Complex navigation and flight planning
- Commercial maneuvers and precision flying
- FAA / DGAC commercial checkride prep
- Career placement guidance
Robinson R44
Raven II.
The world's most popular training helicopter. Configured with dual controls and IFR-capable instrumentation for comprehensive flight instruction.
Why Train
at ARC.
Training conditions that accelerate your progress. An environment built for developing confident, capable helicopter pilots.
El Salvador's tropical climate delivers consistent VFR conditions throughout the year. Fewer weather delays mean more time at the controls and faster program completion.
Train across volcanoes, coastal lowlands, and urban environments within a single flight. Exposure to varied terrain builds real-world proficiency other programs cannot replicate.
Our flight instructors hold FAA and DGAC certifications and are fluent in English and Spanish. Clear communication in the cockpit is not optional — it is standard.
The Training
Process.
From first inquiry to license in hand. A clear, structured path with no ambiguity at any stage.
Experience helicopter flight firsthand. A 30-minute introductory session to confirm your commitment before investing in a full program.
Obtain your FAA or DGAC aviation medical certificate. We provide guidance on the examination process and approved medical examiners.
Comprehensive classroom instruction covering aerodynamics, weather, regulations, navigation, and helicopter systems.
Dual and solo flight training in the R44 Raven II. Progressive skill building from basic maneuvers to cross-country navigation and emergency procedures.
FAA or DGAC knowledge test. Our ground school curriculum is designed for first-attempt success on the written examination.
Practical flight examination with a designated examiner. Oral questioning and flight maneuver evaluation to the applicable testing standards.
Receive your Private or Commercial Pilot License. Your credentials. Your wings. Your career begins.
Start Your
Aviation Career.
Contact us to schedule a discovery flight or discuss your training program. Reservations now open for Q3 2026 launch.