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Welcome

Aloha -

Thank you for your interest in Mauna Loa Helicopters and helicopter training programs. The

school is on three of the pristine tropical islands of Hawaii. Here you’ll find favorable weather

conditions for nearly 365 flyable days per year, scenic valleys, expansive beaches, exotic rain

forests, offshore operations, challenging mountain and ridge flying…even an erupting volcano.

Hawaii has it all.

The cross country flights are conducted between airports, designated landing areas and between

the various islands. During your training, you will have opportunities to practice bush, rugged

terrain, mountain and ridgeline landings. Night flight training is included in our private and

commercial pilot courses. We work to offer the amenities of larger helicopter flight schools

and yet maintain the personal level of instruction that makes smaller schools so special.

Our experienced instructors are the greatest asset of Mauna Loa Helicopters. They are profes-

sionals who attend annual recurrency training and take great pride in assuring that each student

receives the individual attention needed to become a professional helicopter pilot.

Mauna Loa Helicopters is an FAA Part 141 approved school ensuring structured and efficient

flight training. We are authorized by U.S. Immigration to issue I-20 forms to foreign students

to obtain M-1 student visas. Mauna Loa Helicopters is a VA approved school.

Please write, e-mail, fax or call if you have questions.

We will be glad to assist you in any way we can.

I hope to fly with you soon in paradise!

Sincerely,

Ben Fouts, President

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Highlights of Training

Private through ATP courses

Professional Pilot Program

FAA Part 141 approved flight

school

Accredited by the ACCSC

Financing available

VA approved

M-1 visas for international

students

Job placement program

Individual instruction

Training atmosphere from sea

level to 13,000 feet

Uncontrolled to Class B airspace

FAA approved helicopter

simulators

NVG Course

External load training

Experienced instructors

Examiners on staff

Diverse training environment

Low-stress school setting

Student housing available

Offshore operations experience

Great flying weather nearly

365 days a year

Comfortable climate

Three locations to choose from

Some of the best beaches and

waterfalls on the planet

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Professional Pilot Program

Our Professional Pilot Program consists of five ratings and certificates: Private, Commercial,

Instrument, Certified Flight Instructor and Certified Instrument Instructor. Pilots graduate with

about 200 hours total flight time. Mauna Loa Helicopters offers two timelines for the Profes-

sional Pilot Program: students enrolled in the full time program are given a maximum of 12

months for completion; students enrolled in the part time program are given a maximum of 24

months to complete their training.

The Professional Pilot Program

helps you qualify for your first job

instructing at a flight school oper-

ating Robinson R-22s and R-44s.

Once you build time, you’ll be

eligible for a number of rewarding

and exciting jobs as a professional

pilot. The following are average

hours and average costs. Please

note that some students may

require more instruction and some

less.

Estimated

Training Costs

200 flight hours

(175 R-22/ 25 R-44)

30 simulator hours*

120 ground training hours

Average total cost: $80,000

Average cost includes books, exam

fees, and applicable state tax, but

does not include living expenses

or transportation costs.

* Simulator time that exceeds 30 hours

will be given at no charge.

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Individual Courses

Mauna Loa Helicopters offers these individual courses:

Private (PVT)

Commercial (COM)

Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

Instrument (IFR)

Certified Flight Instrument

Instructor (CFI-I)

Night Vision Goggle course (NVG)

Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)

The FAA minimum ground and flight re-

quirements for PVT, COM and IFR are listed

below. CFI, CFII and ATP do not have

minimum hour or ground school require-

ments. Students enrolled in our Professional

Pilot Program will generally complete the

majority of the CFI course during the Com-

mercial course and the majority of the CFII

course during the IFR course. For students coming to complete CFI, CFI-I or ATP, the hours needed

for flight and ground school vary depending upon the student’s preparation.

“My training at Mauna Loa Helicopters was an awesome experience. I came here from Switzer-land without any knowl-edge about flying at all, and I wasn't really sure if I would be able to make it. But now I have my private pilot's license, I still can't believe it!” ~ Beatrix Koch Former student

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Individual Courses

NVG Training

We are proud to now offer Night Vision Goggle

(NVG) training in collaboration with Night

Flight Concepts, the industry’s highly respected

provider of night vision goggles, training and

maintenance. The Mauna Loa NVG course pro-

vides in-depth academic curriculum and opera-

tional flight training in order to increase safety,

situational awareness, and mission operation ca-

pabilities during night flight.

The training course encompass the most up-to-

date technology, information, techniques, and

procedures for implementing NVGs in new or

pre-existing aviation programs. The four-day

NVG course, designed to address the requirements of law enforcement agencies, air medical/

rescue services, military organizations, and government task force agencies, comprises 16 hours

of ground school and six hours of NVG flight training. The cost is $8,300.

Long Line Course

Mauna Loa seeks to give you the tools you need to become a success in whatever helicopter

career path you choose. Our long line course provides training for the commercially rated

helicopter pilot through a combination of ground instruction and flight instruction. The course

comprises ten hours of ground instruction and 15 hours of flight instruction. The ground

instruction consists of training in the preflight of aircraft and equipment (lines, remote hook,

swivel, nets, etc.), load description, delivery area, mission parameters, performance planning,

site picture (scan, depth perception, situational awareness, and focus), and common hazards.

The flight portion of the training employs a 100’ line and focuses on centering a load, side to

side control, 360-degree swing control and normal takeoff and landings. The two week course

costs $8,000.

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Helicopter training schools

generally quote training prices

based on the minimum num-

ber of hours required by the

CFR, or Code of Federal

Regulations. While it’s possi-

ble to complete the various

courses within the minimums,

most people require more

flight hours to complete their

training. Variables include

how frequently you train, how

dedicated you are to your

course of study, how often

you fly the more expensive

R-44, whether or not you

include additional training

such as External Load Flying,

and other factors.

There are no secrets in pricing

the R-22 and R-44: opera-

tional costs and fuel costs are

pretty much standard across

the country. Mauna Loa’s

pricing is equal to or less than

most reputable flight schools.

You may find a lower hourly

rate quoted elsewhere but

often these rates incorporate

other fees and expenses. You

will not find any hidden fees

at a Mauna Loa Helicopters

Training School. Additional

expenses you can anticipate

include books and supplies,

medical exam and written test

expenses and, of course, flight

examination fees.

A note about pricing

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Financial Aid Options

Primary Loan Option: www.salliemae.com

Sallie Mae 1-877-834-9851

To apply for a Sallie Mae loan go to the Mauna Loa website

at www.MaunaLoaHelicopters.com for step by step

instructions on how to apply.

Secondary Loan Option: www.pilotfinance.com

Pilot Finance 1-800-667-0201

Alaska Residents: http://alaskaadvantage.state.ak.us/

AK Advantage 1-800-441-2962

Alternative Option: This is an online degree program through an accredited

Utah Valley University institution. Students enroll in both programs and are then

eligible for more financial aid options. See the next page.

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Utah Valley University and MLH

Another option for students is to

apply to Utah Valley University

and earn a Aviation Administra-

tion degree online while going to

school at Mauna Loa Helicopters.

This enables the student to take

advantage of federal financial aid

options.

Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov and fill

out the form. Make sure to enter

Utah Valley University in the

schools section, and check the

box for on campus housing. This

is an online program and the

world is your campus. This

check mark allows you to use

government funding for cost of

living expenses.

It will take anywhere from one

week to one month to process your application at UVU. Keep in touch with the financial aid

office at (888) 901-7192.

In the meantime, enroll for

classes. You will receive your

financial aid award from UVU.

You will be required to apply

separately for the loans for

flight school.

The Aviation Administration

Degree Program at UVU is for

students seeking a degree in

Aviation Science. Through

UVU you are eligible for low-

interest, low-payment govern-

ment financial assistance. A

good source for more informa-

tion about these scholarships

is: www.fastweb.com.

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Name: Today’s Date:______________________

Address: City: State: Zip:

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY) ______/______/______ Tel/Fax:

E-mail Height: ___________ Weight: ___________

Citizenship: Place of Birth: _________________________________

*Copy of High School Diploma or equivalent must be attached.

Ratings held: Flight Time: __________________________

Course starting date requested: ______/______/______

Location of training (circle one): KOA Big Island HNL Oahu LIH Kauai

Please submit the application by email, fax, or post. The $150 enrollment fee is due at the time of acceptance into the

course and can be paid by credit card or check. Receipt of this fee will guarantee you a training slot at the time dis-

cussed with an Administrator at Mauna Loa Helicopters.

Visa, MC or Discover Name on card Number

___/___/___

Expiration

It would be our pleasure to greet you upon arrival at the airport. Please provide arrival information below.

Arrival Date: __________ Airline: ____________________ Flight #: _________ Arrival Time___________

Administration Use Only:

Professional Pilot Program*: Planning to enroll in the Professional Pilot Program

which includes: Private, Commercial, Instrument,

Certified Flight Instructor and Certified Flight In-

strument Instructor.

Individual Course(s) requested: Private Instrument Commercial Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Flight Instructor Airline Transport Pilot Add on ratings, please fill out the line below

Admission Approved / Denied Administrator: __________________________ Date: ___________________ Reason for Denial: ____________________________________________________________________________

Enrollment Application

73-310 U’u Street, Kailua-Kona HI 96740 (808) 334-0234 Fax (808) 334-0191

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Enrollment Questionnaire

Please complete this Enrollment Questionnaire and submit with the completed Enrollment

Application. Please attach another page if you need more space.

Name:

Weight Restrictions

As a pilot your weight is very important. Smaller aircraft such as the Robinson R22 have a limited weight capacity.

If the pilot or student weigh close to the maximum weight per seat (240 lbs) the amount of fuel you can carry is

limited, which limits flight times. It is important that your weight not exceed 200 lbs as an instructor in order for you

to be able to fly with students of all sizes.

Please tell us your weight in lbs.

If you weigh over 200 lbs do you feel confident that you could healthily reach 200 lbs by

graduation?

Flexibility

Most students who wish to become a professional helicopter pilot will, upon graduation, work as an instructor either

with Mauna Loa Helicopters or another flight school, until they have reached 1,000 hours flight time. This may take

one to two years, at which point it is time to find a job within the industry. Most pilots will find their first job either

in the Gulf of Mexico flying transport to the oil rigs or in Alaska flying tours. Because of this it is important to un-

derstand that your life may be transient for several years until you are experienced enough to seek out the jobs in the

areas you may wish to live. The good news is that most jobs in the Gulf are one to two weeks on and one to two

weeks off, and the jobs in Alaska are seasonal for summer only; so it is possible to live elsewhere and commute.

A note about foreign students: Foreign student wishing to become professional pilots face a few challenges as their

careers begin. Mauna Loa Helicopters is authorized to issue the I-20 forms to foreign students to obtain M-1 student

visas. The M-1 visa allows you to attend school with Mauna Loa Helicopters and to work as an instructor at Mauna

Loa Helicopters. It does not allow you to work for any other company in the U.S.. While we try to hire as many of

our graduates as possible, if we are unable to hire a foreign student they must find another option to work in the U.S.

In addition, most foreign instructors will work in other parts of the world after instruction.

Are you willing and able to relocate yourself and/or your family to Hawaii and then be flexible to

move for several years after graduation if jobs require?

If you will be taking out a loan to pay for training, are you confident you will be able to repay that

loan?

Are you prepared to work for a year or more as an instructor?

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Enrollment Questionnaire

A Little Bit About You …

Do you suffer from motion sickness?

Do you have a fear of heights?

What first sparked your interest in aviation?

Do you have any aviation experience?

What are your long term goals as a helicopter pilot?

Do you feel you could excel in a self motivated program?

Do you feel confident in your study habits and ability to comprehend and retain information

pertaining to mechanical systems, weather, aerodynamics, regulations, and instructional methods?

Please explain why you want to be come a pilot.

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Admission Procedures

Mauna Loa Helicopters has an open enrollment

policy. However, at certain times it may be necessary

for us to limit our enrollment. We therefore work to

ensure that each student who applies has the potential

and motivation to successfully train and complete our

program. For admission we require the following

from each applicant:

A completed enrollment application

A completed enrollment questionnaire

$150 enrollment fee

FAA medical - If you are enrolling in the

Private course you will need a 3rd class

medical. If applying to the Professional

Pilot Program, a 2nd class medical is

required. You can obtain your medical upon

arrival in Hawaii but we strongly encourage

you to get your medical prior to enrollment.

For a list of FAA approved doctors visit:

http://ame.cami.jccbi.gov

Copy of your high school diploma/GED/or

college diploma/transcript for students

applying for the Professional Pilot Program.

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Admission Procedures

Admission Procedures

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International students only — Please begin

this process no less than one month prior to

your arrival in Hawaii.

Establish evidence of funds, such as a

copy of your bank statement or credit

card number, which indicates that you

have sufficient money to pay for your

training and living expenses while in

the United States. This is required by

the U.S. Immigration Service. You

will need to produce the original

document at the U.S. Embassy.

Provide a copy or scan of the photo

page of your passport.

Enroll with the Transportation Security

Administration (TSA) and complete the

background clearance and fingerprint-

ing. Go to:

www.flightschoolcandidates.gov/

fsindex.html for more information.

Forward a 25% deposit of estimated

tuition and an additional $100 Visa fee.

Once we receive all listed documents

we will mail you the I-20 form. The I

-20 form may be processed at your

nearest US Consulate or Embassy.

Take along your passport and proof of

funds for training and living expenses.

You will then get an M-1 student visa

stamped in your passport (usually good

for at least one year plus any exten-

sion).

Pay the I-901 Fee online at

www.fmjfee.com (you will need your I

-20 form for this).

Show receipt of payment at your

Embassy appointment.

All applications will be reviewed

by the administration. Appli-

cants will receive approval or

denial by mail. Please be sure to

use a valid mailing address. The

approval package will include a

complete school catalog.

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Mauna Loa Helicopters.com

In Kona In Honolulu In Lihue

73-310 U’u Street 90 Nakolo Place 3501 Rice St., Suite 222

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 Honolulu, Hawaii 96819 Lihue, Hawaii 96766