LR Helicopters Inc. is a Calgary-based helicopter company offering flight training, tourism, and specialized aerial operations at Springbank Airport.
L R Helicopters provides professional helicopter services in Calgary for tourism, flight training, and specialized aerial operations. The company is located at 135 MacLaurin Drive, Springbank Airport, Calgary, Alberta T3Z 3S4. All of its aircraft are outfitted with Automatic Flight Following technology.
L R HELICOPTERS Training Academy is a recognized Designated Learning Institution, fully certified by Transport Canada to provide comprehensive initial and advanced training programs. The Private Helicopter Pilot Licence course consists of 45 flight hours on the R44 and 40 hours of ground school, and no previous flying experience is needed. The Commercial Helicopter Pilot Licence course consists of 100 flight hours on the R44 II plus the flight test, in a course of a year or less. Advanced training includes type ratings, night rating, VFR OTT, instructor rating and specialty training.
The Calgary base is located at Springbank Airport near the Canadian Rockies, where students learn on the Robinson R44 in challenging weather, high altitude and busy airspace. Listed facilities include a helicopter maintenance hangar at Springbank Airport, an on-site parts department, and CCTV security. The company's AIRBUS AS350B3 fleet is outfitted with the Boost Human External Cargo System for all Class D operations.
The company holds a Transport Canada Flight Training Unit Operator certificate No. 11224 and an Air Operator Certificate covering 702 (Aerial Work) and 703 (Air Taxi) operations. It has received approval from Alberta Advanced Education and holds a Certificate of Recognition from the Government of Alberta and the ACSA.