Bell Training Academy
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The Bell Training Academy is known for its comprehensive training, experienced instructors, and focus on emergency procedures, particularly full touchdown autorotations. Students appreciate the high quality of instruction and the family atmosphere.
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About Bell Training Academy
Bell Training Academy, located in Fort Worth, Texas, has a rich history of over 70 years in providing comprehensive helicopter flight and maintenance training. The academy is known for its OEM-backed instruction, state-of-the-art facilities, and a focus on real-world emergency procedures. Bell Training Academy utilizes advanced 3-D courseware, simulators, and hands-on training to ensure students learn safe flying and maintenance practices. The academy also offers specialty courses to master aircraft operations both in the air and on the ground. The academy's 100,000-square-foot facility includes classrooms, labs, and hangar space. Bell Training Academy boasts a dedicated 17-acre training area with multiple runways and pads, an elevated platform, and a wooded area for practicing confined landings. Simulators are used extensively to practice normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures, as well as instrument procedures and recovery from inadvertent IMC. Bell Training Academy is renowned for its rigorous instruction in critical emergency maneuvers, with a strong emphasis on touchdown autorotations performed in live aircraft. The academy has a crash rescue team in place during emergency training. Bell also offers initial flight training to advanced ratings, including night vision goggle (NVG) training. With a family atmosphere, the Bell Training Academy accommodates individual student needs to ensure a successful training experience. The academy has trained over 125,000 students from 136 countries since its inception.