Heli Theory is a Canadian online ground school created by Great Lakes Helicopter to make professional rotary-wing education more accessible to students across the country.
Built around the knowledge and experience of working helicopter pilots and instructors, Heli Theory provides students with a flexible way to begin their aviation education, prepare for Transport Canada examinations, and build the theoretical foundation required for flight training.
Whether you’re already working toward your licence or considering helicopter aviation as a career, Heli Theory gives you the opportunity to start learning from wherever you are in Canada.
For students currently pursuing their helicopter licence, Heli Theory provides structured rotary-wing ground school designed to support your flight training and preparation for Transport Canada examinations.
Learn at your own pace, revisit material when you need to, and have access to instructor support throughout your studies
A career in helicopter aviation can require a significant commitment, and relocating to attend a flight school isn’t always the right first step.
Heli Theory allows you to begin building your aviation knowledge before making that commitment. Whether you’re planning for future flight training or exploring aviation as a potential career change, you can start developing a strong foundation from home.
Heli Theory was developed with working Canadian helicopter pilots and instructors who understand both the academic requirements of becoming a pilot and how that knowledge applies in the aircraft.
Course material is aligned with Transport Canada requirements and developed specifically for rotary-wing students, with practical context drawn from real-world helicopter operations.
And while the program is online, you’re not expected to navigate it alone. Students have access to instructor support when questions arise or additional guidance is needed.
Where you live shouldn’t prevent you from beginning your aviation education.
Heli Theory gives students across Canada access to professional helicopter ground school without the immediate need to relocate or arrange their lives around an in-person classroom schedule.
Study from wherever you are. Progress at a pace that works for you. Return to lessons when you need a refresher.
The flexibility is yours. The standard remains the same.
Ground school is an important part of becoming a helicopter pilot, but it can also be a valuable first step before committing to flight training.
Starting your theory early gives you the opportunity to become familiar with aviation concepts, terminology, regulations, weather, navigation, aircraft systems and the other fundamentals you’ll eventually bring into the cockpit.
When the time comes to begin your flight training, you can arrive with greater familiarity, stronger foundational knowledge, and a clearer understanding of what lies ahead.
Whether flight training is already underway or still part of your future plans, you can begin building your aviation knowledge today.
Professional Canadian helicopter ground school. Online, accessible, and built by people who know the industry.
