Accelerated Flight & Instrument Training (AFIT) has announced helicopter add-on training in Robinson R22s at their Van Nuys, Calif., facility.
Training is provided by senior instructor, Mr. Mowatt, who has been an aviation professional for over 37 years beginning in the U.K. and Europe before moving to the United States in 1989. A mature and friendly instructor with commercial, instrument, multi engine ratings, including CFI and CFII for fixed-wing single and multi-engine aircraft and rotorcraft helicopter, Mowatt maintains more then 14,000 total flight hours with over 9,500 hours dual given. In addition he has 4,000 hours of actual Instrument flight time.
Mowatt’s experience includes many types of aircraft, and he has performed duties of chief pilot for a Part 135 operation in a C421 Cessna and King air CE90, specializing in glass cockpits including G1000,G530,G430. He currently flies a range of aircraft, which include Cirrus SR-20 and SR-22, (CSIP) Cessna 150/172/182R, Piper PA28/28R/32/32R34/46, Diamond DA 20/40, King Air, Mooney 201, Beech Bonanza and BE55 Baron, Grumman Tiger AA-5, Piper Mirage, Robinson R22/44, Bell 206, Sikorsky S-76A, Bell 47 and Alouette 2/3.
In spring 2015, the Van Nuys location will be adding these additional helicopter training courses: 14 day Initial Private Pilot, seven day Commercial Pilot, five day Finish-Up Private / Commercial and 14 day Instrument Rating courses.
Mr. Montalte states the decision to add helicopter training was due to overwhelming demand from clients across the country and the fact that the company continues to exceed its corporate and financial goals.
For further information or schedule availability, contact: Tony P. Montalte, president and general manager, AFIT Accelerated Flight & Instrument Training, PO Box 9099 Newport Beach, Calif. 92658 866-270-8224 or log on tohttp://www.afit-info.com
