NCHF Helicopter Ground School

Instrument Rating — Helicopter (IRA-H)

Your complete, ACS-aligned helicopter ground school — 21 lessons across all 8 Areas of Operation, built and reviewed by a working CFII. Study at your pace, on any device.

21 lessons8 ACS AreasCFII-built & reviewed
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Stuck on a concept, a reg, or a maneuver? Ask our flight-instructor AI anything — it answers in plain English and cites the FAR/AIM and the FAA handbooks. Available any time, on any lesson.

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DPE Mock Oral

Scored, simulated oral exams by Area of Operation — with a readiness verdict so you know exactly where you stand before your ride.

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Start anywhere. Sign in with your ground-school key to open every lesson.
Tip: the ★ Ask a CFII button follows you on every lesson.

The course

21 lessons · 8 Areas of Operation
I
Preflight Preparation
3 lessons
II
Preflight Procedures
2 lessons
III
ATC Clearances & Procedures
2 lessons
IV
Flight by Reference to Instruments
3 lessons
V
Navigation Systems
2 lessons
VI
Instrument Approach Procedures
6 lessons
VII
Emergency Operations
2 lessons
VIII
Postflight
1 lesson

Study aids

Printable · one per ACS Area

📇 Flashcards

Quick-recall decks — one per Area of Operation.

📄 One-Pagers

The essentials of each Area on a single page.

🗣️ Checkride prep

ACS-aligned oral-exam prep for your Instrument Rating — Helicopter (IRA-H) ride.

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