Sean March 2015

I looked into a few schools before starting my commercial license and Rotorworks felt like a good fit as soon as I walked through the door. Jim and Ryan were both very welcoming and took time out of their busy day to show me around the school and answer any questions...

Staying Current September 2014

Paul Conlon graduated with his Commercial Helicopter Pilot Licence in 2013. Paul keeps his licence current by flying every three months while he works in the oilfield industry and plans for working with helicopters. Paul on the Athabasca River Paul on the Athabasca...

New Class September 2014

Rotorworks has 3 full time students that started the September Course. They are all working on their Commercial Helicopter Pilot Licence.  Mitch Rolof Chad Jodry  Monty Mehta Approach to a gravel bar in the Athabasca River....

Whitecourt Airport Airshow July 26 & 27, 2014

Whitecourt Airport will be hosting an Airshow this coming weekend. This is a 2 day event for the public with the aircraft arriving on Thursday and Friday, and doing their practice flights on Friday to get used to the area.   After the airshow the visiting...

Post Graduate Flying 2014-07-18

Matt Shack finished his licence in May 2014 and is now using his helicopter for transportation. This allows him to get himself and equipment into more remote areas with greater ease and with less damage to the environment. Matt is sharpening his skills flying on a...

Kevin Hayduk 2014 July 02

I would like to start by thanking the Rotorworks team for the experience of a lifetime! My hat is off to both Jim and Ryan for everything you provide to all of your students.   While training at Rotorworks I felt extremely fortunate to work with such an...

Pat Herren June 2013

I was recommended to Rotorworks by a good friend in the industry and knew from my first visit and introduction flight that it was the right school for me. The practical experience learned from the operational flying, hands on training and good ground school have been...

Dan Stevens April 2013

I work in the hunting industry in northern Canada.  I did my commercial fixed to commercial rotary at Rotorworks.  I cannot say enough about the crew at Rotorworks, very experienced instructors, great equipment and accommodations available while training....

Graduates

Some Rotorworks students have completed their licences this spring and have departed to carry on with their work and gaining employment in the helicopter industry.   Paul Conlon: Graduated in March 2014 Paul is maintaining his currency with regular flights to...

Summer Season

The warm weather is arriving in Alberta and our students are learning about the helicopter change in performance. We are flying in the higher areas to work on power management. Kal Martusev June 2014 Kal Martusev June 2014...