Helicopter flight training · Jackson, Tennessee

YOUR HELICOPTER
JOURNEY
STARTS HERE.

Train with Left Pedal Aviation at Right Rudder Aviation in Jackson. Whether you’re taking your first step into aviation or adding helicopter flying to your experience, let’s build your next chapter together.

Your goals. Your plan.

A training conversation built around your next step.

Personal instruction

Work with our team on your flying goals.

Fly Jackson

Helicopter training at Jackson Regional Airport.

A clear next step

Explore your options and build a custom estimate.

Take your flying in a new direction

Welcome to
Left Pedal Aviation.

There’s a different perspective waiting in the helicopter cockpit. Our Jackson team can help you explore helicopter training, understand your options, and choose a path that fits your goals.

Start as a new pilot, ask about an airplane-to-helicopter add-on, or talk through your next certificate or rating. We’ll help you understand the next steps, aircraft availability, and training schedule.

Our Jackson helicopter fleet

Choose your helicopter.
Build your flight plan.

Explore our Raven I and Raven II with air conditioning, compare hourly rates, and plan your next step with our Jackson team.

Blue Robinson R44 Raven I helicopter with doors open on a helipad
ROBINSON R44 · RAVEN I

Raven I

Jackson hourly rates

Dual $685/hrSolo $600/hrGround $85/hr

$600/hr wet aircraft · $85/hr flight instruction.
Wet includes fuel. Dual includes the aircraft and instructor.

Start your helicopter journey in our Robinson R44 Raven I. Explore private pilot or helicopter add-on training with a plan built around your experience, goals, and schedule.

Black and yellow Robinson R44 Raven II helicopter at the Jackson flight school
ROBINSON R44 · AIR CONDITIONING

Raven II with A/C

Jackson hourly rates

Dual $735/hrSolo $650/hrGround $85/hr

$650/hr wet aircraft · $85/hr flight instruction.
Wet includes fuel. Dual includes the aircraft and instructor.

Build your helicopter skills in our Robinson R44 Raven II with air conditioning for added cabin comfort. Talk with our Jackson team about your training goals, aircraft availability, and the next step in your flying.

Imagine where helicopter flying can take you

Your future.
Beyond the ordinary.

Helicopter flying opens a world of possibilities. Explore these career directions, then talk with us about the training that supports your first steps. Advanced roles have their own experience and qualification requirements.

Air Medical & EMS

Helicopter pilots support time-sensitive medical transport. Explore a long-term path toward flying that can make a difference.

Aerial Firefighting

Specialized helicopter crews help protect communities and natural landscapes. Discover where advanced experience could lead.

News & Film

From live reporting to aerial production, helicopter flying offers a unique perspective for media and storytelling.

Utility & External Load

Helicopters support infrastructure, construction, and demanding missions in locations where precision matters.

Military Aviation

Military helicopter aviation combines flying with service and specialized missions. Each branch has its own entry and training requirements.

Private pilot · 40-hour starting plan

Big flying goals.
A clearer training budget.

Move the sliders to explore your helicopter training investment. Then request a personal flight plan from our Jackson team—your estimate comes with it.

Published rates are fixed. Customize your hours below.
600
85
85

Raven I: $600/hr wet aircraft + $85/hr instruction = $685/hr dual. Flight instruction is added separately.

Customize your planned hours

$685/hr · aircraft + flight instruction
Starting plan: 30 hrs100 hrs
$600/hr · wet aircraft rental
Starting plan: 10 hrs60 hrs
$85/hr · instructor time
Starting plan: 10 hrs60 hrs

A little clarity before you climb in

Good questions.
Clear next steps.

Every pilot starts with a question. Here are a few answers to help you begin your helicopter training conversation.

No prior flying experience is needed to start a conversation about helicopter training. Tell us where you are starting and what you want to achieve, and our team can help explain your options.

Yes, you can ask our team about helicopter add-on training. Your current certificates, ratings, and flight experience help shape the training plan we discuss with you.

Our Tennessee helicopter training inquiries are handled by Left Pedal Aviation at Right Rudder Aviation in Jackson, at Jackson Regional Airport (KMKL). Call 731-300-4030 to discuss training and scheduling.

Our Blue Raven I is $600 per hour wet, plus $85 per hour for flight instruction: $685 per hour dual. Our Grey Raven II is $650 per hour wet, plus $85 per hour for flight instruction: $735 per hour dual. Ground instruction is $85 per hour for either helicopter. Wet aircraft rates include fuel. Use the calculator to select your helicopter and customize planned hours; actual training hours and additional expenses vary.

Explore our Blue Robinson R44 Raven I and Grey Robinson R44 Raven II. Contact our Jackson team to confirm aircraft availability for your training path and dates.

Send the inquiry form below or call 731-300-4030. Share your experience, goals, and availability so our team can follow up with the right information.

Your next chapter is waiting

Ready to take
the next step?

Bring your goals. We’ll help you turn them into a helicopter training conversation.

Get in touch

Helicopter
inquiry.

Tell us a little about yourself and our Jackson team will follow up. Use the calculator above to include a custom planning estimate with your inquiry.

Left Pedal Aviation at Right Rudder Aviation
Jackson Regional Airport · KMKL

Career photography illustrates potential aviation roles. Pictured operators are not affiliated with Left Pedal Aviation.

The appearance of U.S. Department of War (DoW) visual information does not imply or constitute DoW endorsement.

Photo credits and sources
  • Air Medical & EMS — U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Madelyn Yepez. Public domain.
  • Aerial Firefighting — Rocky Schroeder / USFWS. Public domain.
  • News & Film — U.S. Army National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Leanna Litsch (listed as Leanna Maschino on DVIDS). Public domain.
  • Utility & External Load — Pat Hnilicka / USFWS, Wind River Tribal Fish & Game. Public domain.
  • Military Aviation — U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jeff Harris. Public domain.