Robinson Helicopter R22/R44 Safety Course Scholarship
Scholarship Description
Sponsored by Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), this scholarship provides a Whirly-Girl currently flying Robinsons the opportunity to attend the R22/R44 Safety Course and build either R22 or R44 time. RHC provides this 3.5-day course in Torrance, CA, USA, which includes an hour of flight with a safety instructor and sponsors an additional 4 hours of either R22 or R44 flight time (5 total hours). The course includes 3.5 days of classroom instruction in the following subject areas: accident review, causes of fatal accidents, awareness training, SFAR 73, and Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH) review. One day is devoted to maintenance, pre-flight inspections, and flying with an experienced RHC safety pilot. A tour of the Robinson Factory is also included. The course is open to any rated helicopter pilot who has at least 5 hours in the R22 or R44 helicopter, one hour of which was flown within 30 days prior to attending the course. This course is required by most insurance companies and serves as a CFI refresher.
Eligibility Requirements
1. Must be a helicopter pilot with at least a commercial pilot certificate/license, preferably with in instrument rating, and is working towards her flight instructor certificate.
2. Must have at least 5 hours in the R22 or R44 Robinson Helicopter time.
3. She must also be a member in good standing at the time of application submission, award of scholarship, and during scholarship training, and must have joined the Whirly-Girls no later than September 23rd of the current year.
4. Scholarship training must be completed by December 31st of the following year.
Application End Date
October 3, 2026
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Female Applicant Preference
Yes
Field of Study
- Aeronautical Science
- Pilot Training
Scholarship Recurrence
- Annual