Testimonials

We are more than happy to discuss your expectations and give you honest advice. Call in and see us, we’re happy to show you around and give you the opportunity to chat with our current students during their breaks. Some comments from our previous students and guests are as follows:

Thanks so much for helping me achieve the first step to my ultimate goal, a working helicopter pilot. In the last 6 months I have had some of the most exciting, enjoyable and frightening times of my life. As I said at the presentation, it can all be summed up using one word (but I won't say it here). I feel I have been trained by the best, not only the flying but also the theory. I feel you have given me the tools to begin to learn how to be a good safe pilot.
During this early part of my flying career it felt I like I was climbing a mountain, you struggle with each step, sometimes things come easy other times it is a real effort and you wonder why you are doing it to yourself. But through it all you know you can do it. Then the day you reach the end if the climb and you get your CPL. You are so excited you have reached the top of the peak, then you look up, and see that you are only in the foothills and Mt Everest looms ahead. But you have prepared yourself for the climb and continue on, taking with you all the skills you have learned on the way to where you are.
I just loved my time with you even when not flying, and sitting here in my office I just want to be up there. I thrived on the banter in the the Opps room. I miss it so much.
I will be back, I plan on doing some time in the Bell and Sling later on. At the very least I will want to fly once a month until I get some business stuff out of the way then it will be pulling up tent and climbing the east face of Mt Everest.
It is such a big effort to get to this point and without the support from my wife Johey, it would have been possible. I am very lucky to have her.
I congratulate everyone at Beckers for being the best flying school in the business, none of the other schools I approached even come close.

Regards Captain Mike Jarvis
I'm a captain it's so cool

Just to let you know that I received my 'Becker Helicopters' cap last night. It was ordered after Robyn & I came back from our helicopter flight with Marcus on Saturday 1 Dec 02. The cap takes pride of place on the hat rack.
The flight was a birthday gift from Robyn to me. We had the most fantastic flight - I will always remember it, especially as it was my 50 th birthday (7 Dec 02). It was better than flying in a Cessna and Tiger Moth. Robyn amazed herself as she is scared of heights - normally. We could not stop talking about it afterwards.
Would you please thank Marcus again for making the flight very enjoyable.
We have recommended Becker Helicopters to all our friends; and we two will be back again.

regards,
Lyndall Pinson

Tony Browne
“Sincerely would like to say you have a dynamic, enthusiastic team, who will go out of their way to make things pleasant”

> Extract from an email received from Tony 25/06/02
> Got my SA comm (South African CPL(H) on 5th of June to be exact, and was luckly enough to find a job with Alpine Aviation (web address www.alpineaviation.co.za ) and started working with them on the 11th, it's the 25th today and I've alredy done 40hrs, so I'm stoked over the moon!! Alpine has secured the contract for Netstar (a vehicle tracking company)and as you can imagine in SA, especially Joburg, cars are stolen, hi-jacked regulally, so I'm kept very busy. We operate 3 R44's for this, there are 3 407's, a jetranger, a long ranger, EC120 for charter work etc... and R22's for the training school, I'm itching to get my paws around that jetranger collective, who knows what time will tell??? I'm currently on day shift for the next 60-100hrs, even though I have my night rating, one needs these day time hours, because as Mick says when you turn away from the lights, things get very dark...

Ronny Sarholz
“... The atmosphere is great, the people are very professional and friendly and the multi-culture makes it even better. The instructors are also good. I like the barbeques, it produces a friendly and relaxed atmosphere”

Joanne Goodall
“During theory small reference required as notes provided were good. Found practical flying and air exercises really useful”

James Loane
“It is up to the student to study the volume of information. The instructor was good and the entertaining environment helps for memory retention. Found Mike Becker Hand Book a valuable learning tool, especially in conjunction with Principles of Helicopter Flight. I think it is a happy industrious place and a good environment in which to learn”

Steve Dix
“Dean was very good teaching me the basics and Mike… well what can I say? A legend! Mike really helped me towards my PPL/CPL tests. Thanks Mike.”

When asked what Becker Helicopters main weaknesses were all Steve had to say was “No in house masseur and no lap dancing evenings arranged for us!” Nice try Steve…"

Vincent Talty
“I still have yet to see my brand of beer around. Doing great guys, thanks and keep it up”

Christian Grytten
“I’m very happy with Becker’s, Mike and Jan are nice and the instructors and all the students are helpful and friendly”

Dave Cameron
“Am happy with choosing Becker’s, have found it to be a very good learning environment with input and help from senior students to be excellent”

Josh Davis
“Professional and personalized, yet laid-back. Friendliness and quality training”

Rene Knudsen
“Organisational, high profile, respect for individual needs and friendly and helpful. Becker is by far the best choice when it comes to training, setup, instructors and operations”

Heke Whatarangi
“Good balance of professional training tempered with social activities”

John MacInnes
“More girls in the class would be good”

Timothy Cousins
“The whole course is well structured and flowed well. I shall definitely be recommending BHS to any friends/contacts, thanks for all the help everyone”

Bryan McGrath
“I spent 6 months looking for a training school. BHS was the only one that was enthusiastic about tailoring training to me, it has delivered”

Tunui Wano
“Found the Mike Becker Hand Book a very useful tool and a lot easier to read than other helicopter handbooks. Jan and Mike are friendly people and do their best to make you feel welcome. They have a wealth of experience in their instructors, and their training is very professional and of a high standard”

Dave Goodman
“Positive attitudes always. Well organised good facilities and machines”

Martin Naylor
“The school lives up to its reputation of providing high standard training, amongst comfortable surroundings with an emphasis on FUN! I feel lucky to be part of it and hope it will always be this way”

Alan Bell
“Things are well catered for the International Students, am extremely pleased with my choice”

Adi Mitchell
“Very good mix of professionalism and relaxed attitude which leads to max enjoyment in course”

Nick Talbot
“I have definitely selected a knowledgeable happy school with a great atmosphere”

Andrew Beveridge
“Very happy to be here, a close environment”

Dave Bell
“The overall training, knowledge, atmosphere and social aspects of Becker’s are excellent. The helpful and encouraging training staff and office staff have made training at Becker’s very easy and comfortable. Arriving early and mixing with other students at different stages and doing a lot of study before hand was very helpful and highly recommended”

Dwight Geelan
“The help is fine, they are always there for questions”

Alan Ford
“My period of training was the best time of my life and I feel a real sense of achievement from learning to fly helicopters”

Patrick Parker
“I found Mike’s book to be a very good aid. Professional attitude and approach to the industry and personality. Mike’s approach to the industry is passionate , I found this passion to be contiguous”

Lee Johnson
“The training is in-depth and practical, the instructors know their stuff and personal service”

“Mike Becker’s diverse and varied experiences in the Helicopter world make him an ideal instructor. Combined with his energetic enthusiasm for passing on his flying skills, a student at any level could only benefit from time spent at Becker Helicopters at its current beautiful location” Ken Webeck, Wee Jasper NSW - CPL (H) Now Ag Spraying.

“Very clean, friendly, helpful… my English ability was not excellent but I could achieve my aim” Junji Amano, Osaka, Japan

“Mountain flying is a huge plus” … “Recommending Becker Helicopters is easy. Mike and Jan are both easy to talk to and very knowledgeable about their training and also our career prospects, which is important as we all need a job after the hard work is done” Fergus Ponder, 2000 Flying for EMS in a BK117 in Texas Has over 4,000 hours - Trained in 1996.

“Training in non-controlled and controlled air space a huge benefit… Jan and Mike friendly and approachable” Peter McAnulty, NZ – CPL (H) Now Ag Spraying.

“Wonderful experience training with Becker Helicopters… made some great friends… felt well supported by everyone… the quality of camaraderie and equipment was great. Becker Helicopters main strengths are attitude and atmosphere, knowledge, and attention to detail. My training with Becker Helicopters was all I expected and more. A relaxed but professional attitude from Mike and Jan made the training experience enjoyable for students and their families.“ Brendon Cleaver, Colorado USA CPL (H) Now in Tourism Work KH4 Western Australia.

“Mike has a ‘can-do’ attitude and this combined with his extensive experience and instructional ability, and his commitment to his own personal growth ensures a win/win for all parties” John Devine, Caloundra, QLD - CPL (A) and CPL (H) Now a Captain on Ansett. Sadly John Devine died whilst parachuting. He was passionate about life and he will be sadly missed.

“I was welcomed to the school by all and enjoyed mostly good weather, fine facility and friendly, although professional, attitude. From my limited experience, this school is one of the best I’ve seen or heard of”. Naor Ziv, Israel, Middle East - CPL (H)

“Mike has the right balance for pushing those who need pushing to gain confidence, and holding those back who are overconfident… If you ever wanted to fly and can afford it, give it a go. No use looking back in 10 years and saying I wish I had done that now” David Carter, Woolooma, NSW – CPL (H) Has job with Mustering and Tourism Company, David was the second guy on the Rookie Program.

“What made me train with Becker Helicopters was the professional and personalized information and follow up. Mike is a good instructor with good people and communication skills, good ground briefings and flying” Alan de Haan, Holland.

“When you make a new bunch of friends just like that what more could you want” Dwight Geelan, Self made Millionaire/Property Developer.

" Fantastic, environment is extremely friendly, and conducive to learning. International Students are well catered for” Alan Bell, Scotland, Ag flying in NSW.

“I can’t put it in words the way you have helped me and my family achieve so much through your commitment, professionalism, and confidence in such a short time. I could not ask for any better. I am really glad I made the move. I know that what I’ll learn here will set me up with a big advantage over other schools students. I really value the honest evaluation of flying skills that all instructors provide.” David Goodman, “Rookie “ program - Flying for Slinsby, WA, Married with two boys…another one on the way!

“Jan and Mike are friendly people and they do their best to make you feel welcome. They have a wealth of experience in their instructors, and their training is very professional and of a high standard.” Tunui Wano Tourist pilot in WA after completing 12 months on Rookie program. Age 43 when he started was told he was to old by many people. Now he lives his dream every day. God on you Tunui.

“Everything was covered well, Mike put a lot of time and effort into helping me when I was just a small dollar amount compared to his CPL (H) students. I recommend Becker Helicopters for the professional and courteous attitude, which was given to me. Theory notes were absolutely excellent and very effective and get you thinking about what you are doing. I have done endorsements in Melbourne, Airlie Beach and Sunshine Coast… Mike would have to be the better one of them all… I learnt to fly at (name of school withheld) around 5-6 years ago and was very disappointed with their attitude. I felt like I was treated like a number. Once I got my licence they didn’t want to know me, I was on my own. I have been approached by Mike several times to give his students work in my KH… I would take Mikes students before anyone else’s. I have witnessed Mike get work for other students whilst I was flying there which is pretty rare for a lot of flying schools. I chose to train at (name of school withheld) because they were cheaper than the rest of Australia, which was a wrong decision. You get what you pay for. Mike seems to know a lot of people in the industry. He teaches you to fly well, to survive, and makes sure you know your stuff.” Robert Slater CPL(H) Heliview Pty Ltd. Did some retraining (10 hours or so) with us. Gained his licence back after training at Becker Helicopters. Owns and operates KH4 in Cairns.

“The training is in-depth and practical, the instructors know their stuff, and their personal service is second to none.” Lee Johnson, Maroochydore, Queensland

“Becker Helicopters are an innovative and professional organisation, they are always looking for ways to improve. This approach to teaching offers students the right balance of theory and practice, which is sure to see them evolve in the next millennium. Mikes approach to the industry is passionate, and I found his passion to be contagious. If you are considering the plunge don’t procrastinate, just do it!. I have no hesitation at all in recommending Becker Helicopters to those who want to fly.” Patrick Parker, CPL(H) Western Australia, Worked as an Ag loader for a Helicopter spraying company.

“The operation at the moment is of high quality with good direction for the future. A wealth of knowledge and experience is to be sponged up at Becker Helicopters, others coming here soak up as much as you can, I did, and I believe I have been well prepared by Mike and staff for the future.” Ian Gotham, CPL (H) Flying for Stirling Buntine, Jabiru NT in R44’s on tourism.

“Becker Helicopter Services is Mike and Jans’ life… the business is run to the highest of standards, with that standard not being out of the students reach. The student is considered one of the team and made to feel important. Mikes’ experience is extremely beneficial and shown by the way he teaches, and the facilities are A1. The company ski-boat, volleyball, and BBQs’ are just some of the activities carried out to keep you enthusiastic. Mikes’ book is a tremendous learning tool and his DVDs are thorough. Mike and Jan have a great business due to hard work and effort. I will ensure that if you put in the effort they do, results are not far away or out of your reach. Mike and Jan and the team are extremely friendly and honest. The flying is fantastic and I found the helicopters extremely rewarding. Congratulations to the Becker’s on a successful business.” Ricky Ford, CPL (H) Ricky now owns his own Helicopter in NT, Near Darwin, he turned 18 the day he sat his CPL Theory exam. Congratulations on your engagement Ricky.

“My period of training was the best time of my life and I feel a real sense of achievement from learning to fly helicopters.” Alan Ford. Alan is back working and flys on weekends saving his money to do the extra Pilot in Command hours.

“The look of the school is fresh and professional. The multi instructors give you a lot of extra experience and help you to look at the training in different ways. Also the sling-load course is an experience not to miss. The experience of the instructors is something that will help you further your career. The accommodation in the pilot-house is a great place to get your English skills up.” Andre Scholte, Netherlands.

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