Testimonials

“My journey to become a professional helicopter pilot began with Silverhawk (Private, Commercial, and CFI) and seems to always return to Silverhawk. I have been fortunate enough to travel around the country and experience different helicopter flight schools, whether it be providing instruction or trying to complete my Instrument and CFII ratings. I have been to big 10-plus-helicopter pilot factories, 1-instructor small-town schools, and several of the in-between variety, but returning to Silverhawk in Idaho always feels like coming home. Catherine and her staff always make me feel welcome and have been extremely flexible in accommodating my needs on a restricted schedule and budget. When I needed to finish my Instrument and CFII ratings, she and her staff pulled the right strings and helped me get it done. Thank you, Catherine, and everyone at Silverhawk. I am sure our paths will cross many times in the future!”

Chris Pysz
Commercial Helicopter Pilot & Instructor

"All of our graduates have jobs flying helicopters," says Catherine Weber, owner and Operator of Silverhawk Aviation Academy. She is referring to those students who have stayed the course and completed the Professional Pilot Program (Commercial Pilot Certificate, Instrument Rating, Certified Flight Instructor Certificate). This means, quite simply, that if you want a career in flying helicopters, Silverhawk can get you there.

And while past students and instructors do not necessarily have the literary hand, they do keep in touch and even send photos of what they are doing now in their careers as professional helicopter pilots.

See photo gallery.