AFIT, known and referred to as The Most Respected Name in Aviation and the nation’s largest and most effective Accelerated Flight Training Organizations in the US, today announced Helicopter Add-On Training in Robinson R-22’s at their Van Nuys, California facility.

Training is provided by our senior instructor Mr. Mowatt who has been aviation professional for over 37 years beginning in the UK and Europe before moving to the United States in 1989. A mature and friendly instructor with Commercial, Instrument, Multi Engine ratings, including CFI and CFII for fixed-wing single and multi-engine aircraft and rotorcraft helicopter, Mr. Mowatt maintains more then 14,000 total flight hours with over 9,500 hours dual given. In addition he has 4,000 hours of actual Instrument flight time.

Mr. Mowatt’s experience includes many types of aircraft, and he has performed duties of Chief Pilot for a Part 135 operation in a C421 Cessna and King air CE90, specializing in glass cockpits including G1000,G530,G430. He currently flies a range of aircraft, which include Cirrus SR-20 and SR-22, (CSIP) Cessna 150/172/182R, Piper PA28/28R/32/32R34/46, Diamond DA 20/40, King Air, Mooney 201, Beech Bonanza and BE55 Baron, Grumman Tiger AA-5, Piper Mirage, Robinson R22/44, Bell 206, Sikorsky76A, Bell 47 and Alouette 2/3.

In spring 2015, the Van Nuys location will be adding these additional helicopter training courses: 14 day Initial Private Pilot, 7 day Commercial Pilot, 5 day Finish-Up Private / Commercial and 14 day Instrument Rating courses.

Mr. Montalte states the decision to add Helicopter Training was due to overwhelming demand from clients across the country and the fact that the company continues to exceed its corporate and financial goals.

AFIT Accelerated Flight & Instrument Training is a leading provider of Accelerated Flight Training Programs and professional consulting services to the general aviation industry, aircraft manufacturers, private companies, law firms, corporations, doctors, athletes and government agencies. Our team of educated and experienced Senior Flight Instructors and technical specialists are recognized for excellence in service by local, national and international business communities.