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Welcome to PELICAN BLOG, the official online journal of Pelican Flight Training School — where the sky is not the limit, but the beginning.
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February Check Ride Highlights
As the winter skies soared above our Florida campus, so did the dreams of our incredible students. We’re thrilled to celebrate a successful round of check rides completed in December 2025, with studen...
Tobe received the Gold Seal
Tobe hits 1,700 hours and earns his FAA Gold Seal. See how one of Pelican’s finest instructors is raising the standard for flight training.
Pilot Community Party January 2026
To kick off the new year, Pelican Flight Training hosted a cozy community gathering this January on our Florida campus. This event brought together our students and instructors to recharge and connect...
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How to Become a Helicopter Pilot in the USA
Dreaming of becoming an airline pilot? This guide from Pelican Flight Training reveals it's more than flight hours—master hard skills like navigation and systems, plus soft skills like decision-making and CRM. Since 1985, they've trained thousands in Pembroke Pines, FL. Start your journey today!
Helicopter Pilot Salary in 2026
Dreaming of becoming an airline pilot? This guide from Pelican Flight Training reveals it's more than flight hours—master hard skills like navigation and systems, plus soft skills like decision-making and CRM. Since 1985, they've trained thousands in Pembroke Pines, FL. Start your journey today!
Helicopter Flight School Cost
That headline number is the realistic all-in cost to become a commercial helicopter pilot in 2026, going from zero hours to a CFII-H certificate. Add another $1,500 to $3,500 in fees and gear that mos...