Helicopter Training

The full program is designed to get you from zero to Certified Flight Instructor with an instrument rating by 200 hours.  This usually takes between 12 to 24 months depending on individual commitment.  The 200 hour mark is not random but specific to the FAA and Robinson Helicopters.

Private Certification

Training starts with achieving the Private Pilot Certificate.  Our comprehensive ground school consisting of thirteen lessons taught over a period of sixteen weeks which is the fundamental building block for the commercial, instrument and CFI courses. These building blocks covers helicopter compone...

Commercial Program

For the career minded students or even the private pilot who is on a quest to become a better and safer pilot our, Commercial training would begin immediately after achieving the Private Certificate.  Our commercial program reinforces the lessons learned in the private course and expands into comme...

CFI Certification

The Certified Flight Instructor Certificate is an important bridge for that 200 hour pilot to the commercial world. Despite having a Commercial Certificate and Instrument rating, most pilots find that commercial operators are looking for pilots with at least 1000 hours. The way to build hours to tha...

Ridgeline Helicopters is located at the Arlington Municipal Airport which is nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, in beautiful Washington State. Whether you’re looking for flight training, aerial photography or site seeing, the Arlington area, with its diverse terrain, is the perfect departure point for training as well as being a treasure trove of scenic views.

We have a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere with our doors open seven days a week. We encourage students and the public to spend as much time at our facility as they can. We have free Wi-Fi and the coffee pot is always full. Stop by and let’s talk helicopters.

To keep our helicopter fine tuned we use Pacific Helicopter Leasing. Pacific Helicopter Leasing is a Robinson Certified Service Center with a Robinson Factory trained mechanic. Pacific Helicopter Leasing’s attention to detail ensures a well maintained aircraft.