Longhorn Happenings

Denton Airshow, Helicopter Rides

June 15 2009

Come Enjoy a Helicopter Ride at the Denton Airshow June 20th, We will be offering 10 minute rides around the Denton area for $35,  We ...

Congratulations Kevin Hancock!

June 03 2009

We would like to congradulate Kevin Hancock on his achievments at Longhorn,  Kevin has finished the Professional Pilot Program with a Commercial with instrument and ...

Stephen "JP" Ingley In From China!

May 21 2009

We're all thrilled to welcome JP back into the states! He is here on his two weeks off to knock out his CFI and CFII ...

Vurb Moto Film Shoot
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Student Solo Pictures
Sharri Huffert - Posted: May 21, 2009
Shon Parker - Posted: May 21, 2009
Kyle Argenbright - Posted: May 21, 2009
Dan Benton - Posted: May 21, 2009
Brad Gotte - Posted: May 21, 2009
Siddharth Singh - Posted: May 21, 2009
Aj Mason - Posted: May 21, 2009
Clayton Mckinney - Posted: May 21, 2009
DPS students leaning to Hover - Posted: May 21, 2009
Chris first solo - Posted: May 21, 2009

Picking Up 413LH From The Factory
Finally in N.Y. - Posted: May 27, 2009
At the factory - Posted: May 27, 2009
All shiny and new, getting a preflight before a test flight - Posted: May 27, 2009
Leaving Schweizer - Posted: May 27, 2009
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... Bare - Posted: May 27, 2009
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David's fuzzy gloves. - Posted: May 27, 2009
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Morning in West Virginia - Posted: May 27, 2009
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... Cold for an African and Texan - Posted: May 27, 2009
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Finally Home - Posted: May 27, 2009
Route - Posted: May 27, 2009

Student/Staff Pictures from the Field
Texas DPS Officer Judy Mitchell - Posted: May 29, 2009
Stephen JP Ingley, New CFI-I - Posted: May 29, 2009
Peng Bo, China Sea - Posted: May 29, 2009
Nash Saunders PJ Helicopters - Posted: May 29, 2009
Ray Elliot, Air-Center Helicopters - Posted: May 29, 2009
Tandy W. & David Brock's Cow Pusher - Posted: May 29, 2009
Jim Hausburgh PHI - Posted: May 29, 2009
Chris Creamer flying with Southern Helicopters - Posted: May 29, 2009
Dale Dahms flying this Agusta A-119 Koala for ERA Helicopters - Posted: May 30, 2009

Cross Country Flights
Big Canyon Out West - Posted: May 21, 2009
Big Canyon #2 - Posted: May 21, 2009
Ranch Lake - Posted: May 21, 2009
Houston Skyline - Posted: May 21, 2009
Colorado - Posted: May 21, 2009
So flat if you look hard enough you'll see the Back of Your Head - Posted: May 21, 2009
California, Yosemite - Posted: May 21, 2009
Just South of Lake Tahoe - Posted: May 21, 2009
Unusual Find in Northern Nevada - Posted: May 21, 2009
Napa Valley - Posted: May 21, 2009
Redding California - Posted: May 21, 2009
Abandoned Mine in Nevada - Posted: May 21, 2009
Utah Lake Run-Off - Posted: May 21, 2009
Morning Fog, Mississippi - Posted: May 21, 2009
Bull Dog Point - Posted: May 21, 2009
Good LZ - Posted: May 21, 2009
LZ View - Posted: May 21, 2009

Longline Training
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About Longhorn.

Longhorn Helicopters Inc. is located at the Denton Municipal Airport, (KDTO), in Denton TX. Just 30 minutes north of Dallas, Ft Worth. We operate five low time, well maintained Schweizer 300C training helicopters and one Bell 206 BIII, Jet Ranger. We offer Flight Training packages for Private Pilot through ATP Certification, Aerial Photography, Pipeline/Powerline Surveillance, External Load Operations, Charter and Helicopter Rentals.  We have eight experienced flight instructors and an on staff DPE focused on helping you achieve your aviation goals. Here at Longhorn Helicopters  Maintenance is something we take very serious. With three on staff A&P mechanics you can rest assured the aircraft are in their best condition at all times. Also should a maintenance issue arise the aircraft is usually back flying the same day, saving you valuable down time. So whether you want to learn how to fly or leave the flying to us, Longhorn Helicopters is your rotor wing solution.

 

Why Longhorn?

  • FAA Part 133,135,137,141 Approved.
  • VA/SEVIS Approved.
  • On Staff Designated Pilot Examiner.
  • Three Highly Trained On Staff A&P Mechanics.
  • Five New Schweizer 300C Helicopters All Of Which Are Full Instrument Trainers.
  • Conveniently Located Minutes From The Dallas, Ft. Worth Metroplex.
  • Superior Weather Conditions Year Round.
  • Bell Helicopters For All Your Turbine Needs.
  • Night Vision Equipped
  • External Load Capable

 

Would it be to my advantage to have my helicopter ratings as well as airplane ratings?

While having both ratings on your resume may help you obtain a job with certain companies, there is by no means a requirement to be airplane rated to advance as a helicopter pilot. There are a limited number of jobs that actually require both.

Do I have to have a college education in order to be hired as a pilot?

No, a college degree is not necessary. While flight training, you focus all of your educational time on how to fly and on course material that is 100% relevant to the flying environment. However, having a college degree is not a detriment to obtaining a flying job either, a few flight departments consider it a benefit.

Who is eligible to get an FAA Pilot Certificate?

Currently a candidate must be able to read, speak and understand English. Additionally a candidate must be able to posses an FAA Medical Certificate and meet the following age requirements. PPL age 17 CPL age 18 ATP age 23

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Email: info@longhornhelicopters.com
Office: (940) 387-2193
Phone: (817) 657-4725
Fax: (817) 491-3636
Address: 4650 John Carrell Road. Denton Municipal Airport (KDTO), Denton, TX 76207

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