40 years. 50+ countries. Thousands of certified pilots. Below you will find honest student reviews of our airplane, helicopter, CFI and international F-1 programs at North Perry Airport (KHWO), Pembroke Pines, Florida.
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Pelican Flight Training is a FAA Part 141 + ACCSC-accredited flight school based in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Since 1985 we have certified more than 2,000 private pilots, 1,500 commercial pilots, 1,000 flight instructors and hundreds of helicopter pilots across both M1 and F1 visa programs. Below are reviews from current students, recent graduates, and alumni now flying for regional airlines, corporate operators and helicopter tour companies.
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Pelican Flight Training has been operating since 1985 with the same family ownership. Pilots tend to leave reviews after a milestone such as first solo, checkride pass or CFI hire, so the rating skews positive. We do publish constructive critical feedback when we receive it, with our response.
Yes. We offer the full helicopter pilot pathway on Schweizer 300C: PPL-H, IR-H, CPL-H, CFI-H, and the full Professional Pilot Program H. Our helicopter graduates work as tour, EMS and flight-school instructors across Florida and the wider USA.
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Yes. Pelican Flight Training is FAA Part 141 approved and ACCSC accredited. We are SEVP-certified to issue I-20 forms for both M-1 and F-1 student visas.
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Welcome to Pelican Flight Training, Florida's premier flight school offering one of the best training programs for pilots from around the world. We offer a structured program that will take you all the way from private pilot rank to ATP and airline readiness.
In this video, you'll learn what makes our flight school so special — the passion, the professionalism, and the world-class fleet of aircraft used for training. From your first flight to becoming a professional pilot, we will be with you every step of the way.
Take a look right now and see why training at Pelican isn't just about learning — it's about transformation.
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