https://elevationheli.ca/home daily 1.0 2025-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edfd64e2dba35072cdefd22/7ffc6f3b-92f3-4909-96a0-7c28399d7b7a/charter+services+cover+pic+1.jpg Elevation Helicopters Homepage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edfd64e2dba35072cdefd22/ba290320-f6aa-4626-81c1-ff424e67f712/cover+training+pic.jpg Elevation Helicopters Homepage https://elevationheli.ca/about daily 0.75 2023-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edfd64e2dba35072cdefd22/1595291003079-TPTSH3WFUOG5UBYYRRQV/2020_EN_ElevationHeli_-32.jpg About - Locally Owned & Operated Mark Keller is the owner and Chief Flight Instructor of Elevation Helicopters. He is a Class 1 Instructor with a Group 4 Instrument rating and night rating. He has been a commercial helicopter pilot since 2008 with flying experience in the forestry, tourism, flight training and oil & gas industries. His passion for instructing has taken him all across Canada. Elevation Helicopters offers one-on-one instruction to suit your personal schedule and learning needs. Feel free to contact Mark if you have any questions or require additional information. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edfd64e2dba35072cdefd22/1595291172286-G41E5CH9W1PKUTCHEIPS/Fire+Pic.jpg About https://elevationheli.ca/commercial-license daily 0.75 2025-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edfd64e2dba35072cdefd22/1594229509011-60V1IUD8WUUEBBU9VEYX/2020_EN_ElevationHeli_-28.jpg Elevation Helicopters Commercial License - CPL-H Requirements 18 years of age and minimum education of Grade 12 or equivalent Obtain a Category 1 Medical Complete PSTAR exam (Procedures and Regulations exam) Acquire a Restricted Radio Operator Certificate - Aeronautical English proficiency evaluation Complete 80 hours of ground school which includes topics such as air law, theory of flight, meteorology, navigation, human factors and flight operations. Accumulate 100 hours total flight time with a minimum of 55 hours dual instruction and 35 hours solo practice. Flight training includes exercises such as straight and level flying, climbing and descending, turning, hovering, hovering manouvers, take-offs and landings, emergencies including autorotations, confined areas, navigation, basic instrument flying and operational flying techniques. Achieve 60% or higher on a Transport Canada written exam (CPHEL) Successful Flight Test! Reference CARs 421.31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edfd64e2dba35072cdefd22/1594229657749-ZE7FWLD2MBXCEFV69VG9/2020_EN_ElevationHeli_-08.jpg Elevation Helicopters Commercial License - Details Our training areas are in close proximity to the Grande Prairie Airport. We have a great landscape for commercial helicopter training and navigation which includes the prairies, muskeg, forest, as well as mountains all within range for an exciting yet challenging learning experience! Price Summary Books and supplies $750.00 Ground school $2,000.00 R44 flight time (100 hours) $87,500.00 Total $90,250.00 *This course is deductible from personal income tax for Canadian residents and is exempt from GST. *Candidate is responsible for written and flight test fees. Introductory Flight If you are interested in learning more about the commercial helicopter pilot license course, Elevation Helicopters offers a one hour introductory flight where you will meet Mark, be provided with a course overview & take the controls of the helicopter! Introductory flight price: $950.00 https://elevationheli.ca/contact daily 0.75 2025-12-27 https://elevationheli.ca/private-license daily 0.75 2025-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edfd64e2dba35072cdefd22/1594229758166-707EFCB7U921GH72VRWA/2020_EN_ElevationHeli_-17.jpg Elevation Helicopters Private License - PPL-H Requirements: 17 years of age Obtain a Category 3 Medical Complete PSTAR exam (Procedures and Regulations exam) Acquire a Restricted Radio Operator Certificate - Aeronautical English Proficiency evaluation Complete 40 hours of ground school which includes topics such as air law, theory of flight, meteorology, navigation, human factors and flight operations. Accumulate 45 hours total flight time with minimum of 17 hours dual instruction and 12 hours solo practice. Flight training includes exercises such as straight and level flying, climbing and descending, turning, hovering, hovering maneuvers, take-offs and landings, emergencies including autorotations, confined areas, navigation and basic instrument flying. Achieve 60% or higher on a Transport Canada written exam (PPHEL) Successful Flight Test! Reference CARs 421.27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edfd64e2dba35072cdefd22/5c984e90-07f9-4f44-9fd9-9e6cfa73b1af/Mountain+scenery+3.jpg Elevation Helicopters Private License - Details Please note, experience has shown that the total flight time is typically 50-60 hours to meet the Transport Canada skill level. Price Summary Books and supplies $750.00 Ground school $1,800.00 R44 flight time (50 hours) $43,750.00 Total $46,300.00 + GST *Candidate is responsible for written and flight tests fees. Introductory Flight If you are interested in learning more about the private helicopter pilot license course, Elevation Helicopters offers a one hour introductory flight where you will meet Mark, be provided with a course overview & take the controls of the helicopter! Introductory flight price: $950.00 https://elevationheli.ca/charter-services daily 0.75 2025-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edfd64e2dba35072cdefd22/2e8c1005-6370-485d-a809-caee4b6e0fa8/R44+pic.jpg Charter Services - Specialty Services VIP transport Search & Rescue Police support https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edfd64e2dba35072cdefd22/2041d37e-de9a-4a39-9efd-6b5cc77eda73/exploration+pic.jpg Charter Services - Mining & Exploration GPS mapping Sampling Crew moves Environmental surveying/inspections Aerial surveys Mineral exploration Longline/external load support https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edfd64e2dba35072cdefd22/e1fe4181-730b-4388-ad5c-710fdec800bc/kinuseo.jpg Charter Services - Tourism & Photography Aerial photography Aerial filming Helicopter rides Sightseeing tours Heli-picnic Heli-hiking * Tours range from 30 minutes to 2.5 hours * Maximum 3 passengers * Custom options are available upon request https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edfd64e2dba35072cdefd22/1594230748854-OVVQBPNBOZAMHUW5LAT7/2020_EN_ElevationHeli_-30.jpg Charter Services - Oil & Gas GPS mapping Pipeline patrols Wellsite support Soil sampling Crew moves Surveying/Inspections Hotshot services Longline/external load support https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edfd64e2dba35072cdefd22/1594230816519-WFRSCGOZ0S9A4YE3FOVN/2020_EN_ElevationHeli_-31.jpg Charter Services - Forestry GPS mapping Crew moves Cutblock surveying Tree planting Aerial Seeding Environmental surveying/inspections Environmental support Forest management support Longline/external load support https://elevationheli.ca/ratings daily 0.75 2025-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edfd64e2dba35072cdefd22/126c46cd-c1e9-47f7-a790-4f04db3f0254/Night+pic.jpg Ratings - Night Rating The night rating course will allow a licensed pilot to fly at night in VFR (visual flight rules) conditions. To hold a night rating, 10 hours of basic instrument flying and 10 hours of flight time (5 hours dual and 5 hours solo) are required. The basic instrument flying portion can all or partially be completed in the CPL-H or PPL-H course. If the pilot intends to carry passengers commercially at night, the pilot will also need a Group 4 Instrument rating. Ground school includes: Weather, NOTAMs and flight planning Pertinent regulations Off-airport emergencies Hazards and illusions Flight training includes: Night circuits (dual and solo) Cross country (dual and solo) In-flight emergencies Off-airport landings Reference CARs 421.42 *The flight time is charged at $875.00/hour. Price includes fuel. *Ground school cost is $250.00. Price includes ground school supplies. Total price using the Robinson R44 for helicopter pilot ratings varies between 5 to 15 flight hours https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edfd64e2dba35072cdefd22/2dc41f4b-6a67-4261-adc1-8776f3671138/vfr+ott.jpg Ratings - VFR OTT Rating The VFR OTT course will allow a licensed pilot to fly above a layer of cloud, providing the weather and helicopter meet certain criteria. Ground school includes the information set out in the Transport Canada Flight Instructor Guide - VFR OTT Rating. Flight training includes a total of 15 hours of instrument training, of which 5 or 10 hours may have been already completed during the PPL-H or CPL-H course. Reference CARs 421.44 *The flight time is charged at $875.00/hour. Price includes fuel & ground school. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edfd64e2dba35072cdefd22/fb6ff270-7603-465b-ab19-4c224cb5b495/R44+pic+2.jpg Ratings - Type Rating Every different helicopter type requires a separate type rating/endorsement. The flight time for a type rating is typically 3 to 5 hours but varies depending on the complexity of the helicopter. The Robinson R44 is charged at $875.00/hour. Ground school is $250.00. https://elevationheli.ca/overview daily 0.75 2022-12-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edfd64e2dba35072cdefd22/1594057193191-WSAA3U2DI1BVSF8IYUM0/2020_EN_ElevationHeli_-15.jpg Flight Training Overview https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edfd64e2dba35072cdefd22/54e53a60-18b7-42fd-81ee-76d9034549a4/charter+services+cover+pic+2.jpg Flight Training Overview https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edfd64e2dba35072cdefd22/1596039467809-E47VR7HH0TY65DIRDPCS/Pic%2B5%255B10539%255D.jpg Flight Training Overview https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edfd64e2dba35072cdefd22/7de73251-9594-42bf-94bf-610e83daa784/slinging+pic.jpg Flight Training Overview https://elevationheli.ca/advanced-training daily 0.75 2025-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edfd64e2dba35072cdefd22/b256d1c8-0349-41a8-980e-6ca0f3117a90/Mountain+view+cockpit+2.jpg Advanced Training - Mountain Training This mountain training course meets the HAC (Helicopter Association of Canada) competency guidelines which is also recognized by the BC Forest Service. The total flight time for the course is 20 hours. Ground school includes: Topography and formations Weather and wind Density altitude vs. helicopter performance Reconnaissance, approach and departure techniques including side hill pads, mountain top sites and operations from ridges and saddles Hazards and illusions Physiological and psychological factors Flight training includes: Advanced emergency procedures Precision handling techniques Confined area operations Illusion recognition techniques Reconnaissance, approach and departure techniques including side hill pads, mountain top sites and operations from ridges and saddles Wind effects and contour flying Slinging and snow operations Total price using the Robinson R44: $18,450.00 *The flight time is charged at $875.00/hour. *Ground school: $950.00. For the pilot that does not want the full mountain course but would still like to learn some basic mountain flying skills, Elevation Helicopters offers a basic mountain course which takes 5-10 hours to complete. This option is most common with the private helicopter pilot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edfd64e2dba35072cdefd22/1594230430583-GM24ID25TPSI5E0KFFX7/IMG_1516.jpg Advanced Training - Longline Training (Vertical Reference) This longline training course is offered to the pilot who wants to enhance their knowledge and skills of external load operations. The total flight time for this course is 10 hours. Ground school includes: Pre-flight of helicopter and equipment Proper rigging of loads Helicopter performance and stability of loads Regulations and safety considerations Marshalling signals Flight training includes: Advanced emergencies Maximum weight performance and techniques Delivery of the hook/load Oscillating load recovery techniques Solo practice Total price using the Robinson R44: $8,750.00. *Price includes fuel & ground school. *Based upon the pilot's skill level, less flight hours may be required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edfd64e2dba35072cdefd22/f534443d-3e6e-4e03-bc37-5abdec011ed9/R44+pic+2.jpg Advanced Training - Recurrent Training This recurrent training course is designed for commercial or private pilots who want to refresh their knowledge and maintain their flying skills. It is recommended to do this 1-2 hour course on an annual basis. The course includes a review of: helicopter emergencies helicopter limitations regulations, airspaces and weather minimas weather and NOTAMs in-flight emergencies, including autorotations confined areas The flight time using the Robinson R44 is $875.00/hour. Price includes fuel. Ground school review is $500.00. https://elevationheli.ca/new-page daily 0.75 2021-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5edfd64e2dba35072cdefd22/1595291003079-TPTSH3WFUOG5UBYYRRQV/2020_EN_ElevationHeli_-32.jpg New Page - Locally Owned & Operated Mark Keller is the owner and Chief Flight Instructor of Elevation Helicopters. He is a Class 1 Instructor with a Group 4 Instrument rating and night rating. He has been a commercial helicopter pilot since 2008 with flying experience in the forestry, tourism, flight training and oil & gas industries. His passion for instructing has taken him all across Canada. 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