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Heliprops
Bell Flight Time Hour Award
Many Bell pilots and operators have requested information on what type of Bell Helicopter wings awards is available to them. Described here is the type of wings issued because of the number of flight hours flown by a pilot in Bell Helicopters.
How they may be obtained: For pilots attending classes at the Bell Training Academy's (BTA) Fort Worth Alliance Airport Facility (KAFW), the award is made available to them either in class or at the Monday afternoon customer reception. Pilots who fly Bell Helicopters (not attending the BTA Classes) are also eligible. All Wings are awarded based on the pilot's flight hours in Bell helicopters only.
The Bell Training Academy issues the Wings Lapel Pin and a Certificate of Achievement in the following flight time hour levels:
1,000 hour wings pin + certificate
5,000 hour wings pin + certificate
10,000 hour wings pin + certificate
15,000 hour wings pin + certificate
20,000 hour wings pin + certificate
25,000 hour wings pin + certificate
Example: If a person had 6,500 hours in Bells he/she would receive a 5,000 hour pin, although the certificate would read 6,500 hours. That person's next opportunity for a higher hour level pin would be at the 10,000 hour level.
For the hour level recognition to be awarded, the pilot (or company) must provide the following: Name of pilot as he/she would like it printed on the certificate, verified flight time documentation (corporate letter is okay) in Bells by either the Chief Pilot or a Company Administrative Official. In the case of an individual pilot making the request, a signed copy of the page in the pilot's log book which verifies the hour level in Bell Helicopters for the wings is required. Mail, FAX or email the information (including copy of documentation) to John Williams at: JWilliams2@bellhelicopter.textron.com.
Facsimile number: 817-278-3688.
Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
P.O. Box 482
Attn: John Williams, Dept. 9S - Bldg. 61
Fort Worth, TX 76101 - USA