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13 DEC ANTHELION HELICOPTERS CEO INTERVIEWED BY LONG BEACH IMPACT Posted at 13:42h in Blog by admin Long Beach Impact Podcast, Alex Chaunt Anthelion Helicopters CEO, Alex Chaunt, was recently featured on the Long Beach Impact Podcast. Among the many topics discussed, the theme of the podcast centered around “How To Perservere When Life Gets Tough”. Click the link below to listen to the podcast on the Long Beach Impact website: http://longbeachimpact.com/alex-chaunt/

13 DEC WHAT ARE 3 SECRETS TO GREAT AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Posted at 13:24h in Blog by admin What are 3 secrets to great aerial photography Whether you need to show off a beautiful piece of real estate, document legal property boundaries, highlight your business, capture footage for a motion picture, or chronicle a special event, aerial photography is a fantastic way to capture a stunning bird’s eye view from the sky. Choosing the Los Angeles area’s industry leader for helicopter photography and cinematography is the first step to ensuring your vision becomes reality. Our pilots have extensive expertise working with professional and amateur photographers and cinematographers on every type of shoot imaginable. They will work closely with you to plan the timing, route, and strategy of your flight. Here are three of our top tips to achieving great aerial photography!…

18 DEC HOW DO I BECOME A HELICOPTER PILOT? Posted at 09:15h in Blog by admin Becoming a helicopter pilot The first step is your personalized demo flight experience. I’m proud to say we have the only helicopter flight simulator in the Los Angeles area. It’s called the Elite TH100 Helicopter Advanced Aircraft Training Device (AATD). This is where it all begins. You’ll gain a complete understanding of the basics of flight operation, controls, and what to expect from the flight you’re about to go on. I’ve found this starting point gives potential students a fantastic preview of what’s in store, and everything makes much more sense once airborne. Next, it’s time to get you in the cockpit with an experienced instructor. I’ve designed the demo flight to be heavy on education. After all, you want to learn how to…

13 APR WHICH IS BETTER – HELICOPTER AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY OR DRONE AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Posted at 14:40h in Blog by admin Which is better? Aerial photography is a pinnacle of modern photos and films. It is crucial to decide on whether or not photos taken by the use of a drone is going to satisfy the needs of the shoot over the traditional helicopter. Comparatively, both forms can generally be used to produce a product but helicopters are going to noticeably increase overall quality. Although there are a number of benefits for using a drone, the limitations may inhibit the photographer from creating a work in which this quality is necessary. Aerial filming has its option but it may be in the photographer’s best interest to use a helicopter over a drone. This option will allow the shoot to take place at…

19 APR IS BECOMING A HELICOPTER PILOT A GOOD CAREER CHOICE? Posted at 06:30h in Blog by admin   Good Career Choice? Have you contemplated about making flying a career but the thought of becoming an airline pilot seems too routine and not diverse enough to fulfill your desire? If that’s the case, you may be best suited for a job as a helicopter pilot. The industry will have many new opportunities in the future. You can choose from a variety of specialized jobs and the cost of training won’t take you years to pay back. As with any field of work that you pursue, it’s important to enter an industry that actually has job openings. Fortunately, piloting helicopters is looking good if you choose to head in that direction. NEW OPPORTUNITIES A high-level study was conducted by the Helicopters Association…

08 JUN WE ARE PROUD TO CELEBRATE OUR 4THANNIVERSARY Posted at 12:38h in Newsletter by admin   WE ARE PROUD TO CELEBRATE OUR 4THANNIVERSARY Just four years ago Anthelion Helicopters was born. Starting out in a 400 Sq. ft office with three members and one R22. Fast forward to the present time, we now have four full-time pilots as well as three part-time pilots and knowledgeable ground personnel. For four years, we are proud to produce incredible pilots who have gone on to do amazing things such as EMS, tours in the beautiful Grand Canyon, charters, and flying fixed-wing aircraft just to name a few. We are also proud to provide breathtaking sightseeing tours, charters, and photography flights, not to mention cinematography and parachuting. You can imagine how ecstatic we are about our continued growth and progress. Keep an eye…

01 NOV WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO START A HELICOPTER PILOT CAREER Posted at 19:10h in Blog by admin   Best Way to Start A Helicopter Career Have you been dreaming about a helicopter career? As it turns out, there is a massive pilot shortage in the industry, and things are predicted to get worse over the next 5-10 years. This shortage is primarily due to an increasing need for aviators in the chopper airspace. Unfortunately, there is a mass migration of pilots into fixed-wing aircraft as airlines are siphoning the best from the industry. That means if you are between the ages of 18-75 years and have been dreaming about becoming a helicopter pilot, there has never been a better time. After doing the research, I have discovered the quickest route for pilot training from a local company, starting…

05 NOV GIVE THE GIFT OF FLIGHT FOR CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR Posted at 11:55h in Blog by admin     Share The Gift of Flight This Year! Struggling to find delightful gifts for a Christmas, a birthday, an anniversary, or some other special occasion? Shopping for someone special who seemingly has everything may require creativity and even a little daring. I’d like to suggest a genuinely memorable, thrilling present: the gift of flight! Explore The World From a Unique Perspective Riding in a helicopter delights people of all ages! From 5 years to 105 years, most individuals marvel at this awesome experience. Flights offer a way to see the city from a fresh, panoramic point of view. Enjoy a sunset or evening tour to appreciate the lovely Christmas light displays below at this joyful time of year. Passengers forge unforgettable…

08 APR SHOTOVER LAUNCHES ULTRA-COMPACT B1 GYRO-STABILIZED CAMERA SYSTEM AT NAB SHOW Posted at 12:21h in Newsletter by admin    Visit Booth C1313 to Get Hands-On with the SHOTOVER B1 and the Entire SHOTOVER Product Line April 8th-11that the Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, NV (April 8, 2019) – SHOTOVER, a developer of high-performance aerial stabilization platforms, announced today the unveiling of the SHOTOVER B1 camera system at NAB Show in Las Vegas. The system will be showcased on the two-seat, lightweight Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopter that is owned by Carbonflight, and managed and operated by Anthelion Helicopters. Designed to meet the needs of a wide range of markets including industrial survey, live broadcast, production, and surveillance, the system is the most compact aerial camera system developed by SHOTOVER. “We are thrilled to be a part of this groundbreaking launch,” said Anthelion Founder…

20 MAY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER – MAY 13 – 17 Posted at 14:19h in Newsletter by admin    Recently we’ve transitioned all student blocks and non-blocks over to the FSP. This will allow all students to see how much money they have left from the comfort of their own homes without having to guess.

21 JUN JUNE NEWSLETTER Posted at 10:54h in Newsletter by admin    With June Gloom finally coming to an end, the weather will be transitioning to sunny skies with a temperature rise! Please remember to hydrate before, during, and after flight/ground lessons as needed. Always communicate with your CFI about any questions comments or concerns you may have regarding weather.

22 JUL JULY NEWSLETTER Posted at 10:04h in Newsletter by admin   STUDENT SPECIAL Since announcing our student one hour flight special for $495 plus $10 fuel charge we’ve had a few students asking if they can apply that 1 hour rate to their block…. YES! If you’re an R44 student or want to fly your family/friends using your block you are more than welcome to do so! In fact, we encourage it!