Mauna Loa Helicopter School

• Morgan Kennedy
  
  
  (March 18, 2020, 11:48 pm)

  I highly recommend Mauna Loa Helicopter School and we will be return customers! The pilot (Herb) was professional, safe, and did an awesome job of pointing out landmarks on our flight all while making sure we were comfortable— he also picked great music!
  
  Rough weather meant we had to reschedule our initial appointment, but the staff went above and beyond to reschedule our flight before we had to leave while making sure we stayed safe.
  
  My husband and I have been to Hawai’i and on a helicopter is the BEST way to see the island - Thanks for the memories! Our flight was the highlight of our vacation.

• Michael Stephen Douglas
  
  
  (December 15, 2019, 2:46 pm)

  I've never been in a helicopter before in my life, but have flown in plenty of fixed-wing aircraft over the years. I decided to schedule an 'Intro-flight' the morning of 'Friday the 13th' with MLH after talking with Paloma over the phone. When I arrived, I was introduced to the CFI Pilot, named Herb, who was going to make this all happen for me. Shortly after we strapped ourselves into the Robinson R-22, we were airborne! It was one of the most incredible experiences that I've ever had and I'll never forget it! Thanks again Herb & MLH! Happy Holidays!

• aeronautekBC .
  
  
  (October 30, 2019, 9:16 pm)

  I have attended flight training (check rides) across the country from Florida to Hawaii and Mauna Loa Helicopter School is without doubt the absolute best. Highly recommended. I had ordered an R44 and needed a license without delays. The transition from an ATP fixed wing to Rotorcraft Private Pilot was safe and enjoyable. The recurring training is very thorough too. The leadership of Ben Fouts is of the highest standard for any type of business. Will look forward to flying with them soon again.

• TK Hinshaw
  
  
  (October 29, 2019, 5:22 pm)

  Got my Helicopter PPL with MLH, great place to fly out of! Class B airspace from the start, best training out there!

Our History - Mauna Loa Helicopter Training

Mauna Loa Helicopters' roots began with a company called Rainbow Pacific Helicopters, a small business that began operating from He subsequently became an instructor for Sierra and, in 1999, Marc and Florian invited their former student back to manage Mauna Loa Helicopter School in Kona.