Training Programs

Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter)

Learn to fly on your terms — at Billy Bishop Airport or at your preferred location. Our program meets XXXXXXXX’s licensing requirements and prepares you to navigate Canadian airspace safely and confidently.

Training Includes:

Custom Flight Programs (Police, Defense & Government)

From tactical night operations to confined-area landings, our specialized training prepares public safety professionals for real-world missions.

Programs Include:

Night Rating

Master night flying with HVI’s Transport Canada-approved night training — a requirement for safe after-dark operations and a vital skill for professionals.

Recurrent Flight Emergencies Training

Stay sharp and maintain confidence through scenario-based emergency training — ideal for both private pilots and professional operators.

Advanced Operations Training

Expand your flight capabilities with advanced training in:

Fleet

Our Aircraft

Train on one of the world’s most trusted helicopters: the Robinson R44. Our fleet is maintained to Transport Canada standards and equipped with the latest avionics for safe and efficient flight.

Simulators & Equipment

 HVI supplements flight training with advanced simulators, ground school resources, and instructor-led workshops — so you can master every challenge both in the cockpit and on the ground.

Andri Harasym

leads HVI’s team of dedicated aviation professionals. With years of experience in private, commercial, and government flight operations, our instructors offer hands-on, scenario-driven training designed to prepare you for the skies.

Pramath Pathak

is recognized as Canada’s youngest drone pilot with an RPAS Advanced
Operations certificate. His passion for aviation began early, leading him to achieve significant milestones DRAFT in the field. Currently, he is pursuing aerospace engineering at the University of Michigan and holds a commercial helicopter pilot license.