Robinson Helicopter R66 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 R66 Safety Course and build R66 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 R66 flight time (5 hours total R66 flight time). The course includes 3.5 days of classroom instruction in the following subject areas: accident review, causes of fatal accidents, awareness training, SFAR 73, Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH) review, R66 systems, and the Rolls Royce engine. 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 3 hours in the Robinson R66 helicopter. A Robinson safety 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 an instrument rating, and is working towards her flight instructor certificate .
2. Must have at least 3 hours in any type model specific (R66) 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