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Newest flight school in Orange County opens its doors

Revolution Aviation Press Release | May 27, 2016

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It has been more than 34 years in Orange County, California since a helicopter flight school has opened its cockpit doors at John Wayne Airport. In fact, Revolution Aviation is the first flight school locally to ever offer crossover training in helicopter, plane and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) equipment.
Started by Mark Robinson, now 36, who has worked as a safety pilot for the Robinson Helicopter Factory, police department and the Goodyear airship operations, he brings quite the edge and knowledge to the aviation industry. His moto and U.S. registered trademark is EatSleepFly and students certainly love that since most rent the R44 to go fly and eat.
Robinson says, “Our aim is to attract those who want a pilot’s license but also attract those who want to get in to the aviation industry without leaving the ground by flying UAVs.” 
Since opening, Revolution has enrolled on average one student a week, and 85 percent of them choose to learn helicopters.
With the market growing in UAVs, it appears more companies are requiring a basic knowledge of aviator skills and a pilot license to operate commercially operated drones. Those who enroll in the flight school, end up wanting to also fly helicopters. 
This is a boutique market, with over 25 percent female students enrolling since its grand opening on Feb. 18, 2014, which is more than the U.S. average.
Revolution currently has eight helicopters, two planes, two drones and 11 pilots with three office staff members.

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