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Learning to fly with Tauranga Helicopters was an incredible experience. Ross is an exceptional instructor—patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping you become a safe and confident pilot. His calm approach made every lesson enjoyable and rewarding. I couldn't recommend Tauranga Helicopters highly enough. Thank you for helping me achieve a lifelong goal!

Training with Ross was the best decision, a very relaxed and patient instructor. I ended up buying my own helicopter which he finished my PPL in, nothing was too much of an issue... highly recommended.

I found Ross extremely thorough and knowledgeable and I loved every lesson, he was very helpful with any question I could throw at him.

Ross at Tauranga Helicopters Ltd is a fantastic instructor. He progresses you at a pace you are comfortable with and along the way ensures you learn the fundamentals to instinctively fly safely. Also a tremendous help in preparing for the exams, again making sure to know the fundamentals. I recently completed my PPL (H) and moving straight on to my CPL.

Ross is a legend! His cool and calm approach to flight instructing, in the classroom or the aircraft is reassuring for anyone from beginners to professionals. No matter what stage you’re at, he will give you the tools and knowledge to succeed on your flying adventures. Cheers Ross & Tauranga Helicopters!

What started as simple curiosity about helicopters has grown into a genuine passion that I never expected. Ross’s patience, guidance, and experience have helped me come further than I ever imagined. The training has taught me far more than just how to fly, giving me a strong understanding of safety, situational awareness, weather, navigation, and decision-making. A huge thank you to Ross for turning my curiosity into a passion and creating such a supportive environment to learn and grow.

I highly recommend Tauranga Helicopters. I completed my PPL training here with Ross and couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. He is extremely knowledgeable, supportive, and genuinely invested in his students’ success. Safety was always the number one priority, which gave me great confidence throughout my training. A fantastic flight school and a great place to learn to fly!