WD HELITRAINING
What My Clients Say
Waine’s instruction focused on helicopter safety, hover entry and exit procedures, and equipment longline operations. Due to the instruction and experience provided by Waine, our teams were able to effectively utilize rotary wing aircraft for rescue operations in emergency situations.
Eric Grootendorst VUSAR
Mr. Dick has played an integral role in training our pilots in a variety of critical competencies, including upgrades to Captain, initial pilot training, and advanced night flying techniques. His expertise extends to mission-specific skills such as search and rescue operations,
Flt Lt Lafayette Groom
Not only is Waine a phenomenal longline pilot, he also has the skills to teach others he became an in interval part of our training team and I look forward to working with him again.
Angelo Orsi, Chief Pilot at Campbell
Advanced Helicopter Training, NVG Instruction & ACP Check Rides
WD HeliTraining provides advanced helicopter flight training built on more than 20 years of operational experience across firefighting, longline, EMS, SAR, and international missions. Whether you need ACP check rides, NVG instruction, type ratings, or operational training, my goal is to strengthen pilot safety, confidence, and real-world readiness.
Expert Training for Pilots
With over 10,000 flight hours, we bring industry-leading expertise.
Licenses Held
5
Years Experience
20+
Pilots Trained
100+
Flight Hours
10K
Specialized Training Programs
Accredited Check Pilot
Transport Canada - certified proficiency checks on the Bell 212, AS350, and MBB BO105.
Night Vision Goggles
Ground and flight training designed to build the mindset, situational awareness, and decision-making needed for aided night operations.
Type Ratings
Operationally focused type rating instruction for the Bell 212 and MBB BO105.
Aerial Work & Dog Flight
I teaches longlining skills / vertical reference work and water bucketing. Structured helicopter acclimatization designed to build confidence and reliability in working dogs.