Niagara Helicopters … Flagship Customer of Flight Check Ltd.

We've been operating Bell 407s for five years and Randy conducted our transition training as well as our annual recurrent training sessions. When it came time for this year's training, the choice was a simple one to make.
I was even more impressed with Randy's training this year. He not only did the usual outstanding job, but also went the extra-mile to get my pilots ready for their Pilot Proficiency Checks given by Transport Canada.
It doesn't matter how much experience a pilot has. Randy quickly sizes up a pilot's skill level then challenges him to be better… he's the best flight instructor I've ever flown with. I would be hard pressed to use anyone else!

"Randy quickly sizes up a pilot's skill level,
then challenges him to be better… He's the
best flight instructor I've ever flown with."

We've had the "Randy Experience" twice now and my pilots are extremely pleased with the training. I have some exceptional talent on my staff as well as some newcomers to our type of flying and Randy is able to accurately judge their skill level, work them really hard, and bring them to a higher confidence level. Each of my pilots comes away saying the same thing:

"Randy makes me want to be a better pilot!"

Paul Greenwood, Lead Pilot, Island Operations
Weyerhaeuser
Vancouver Island, Canada

Black Hawk Helicopters

When I decided to purchase a helicopter, I went to the Bell school in order to learn about the different models and to inspect the training school. My instructor was Randy Bechtel. We became very fast friends. I look back on the experience now and remember observing him during his demonstrations of the manoeuvres and how effortless he makes them look. His flying is so inspirational and motivating that I elected to fly with him for over 100 hours. While at the Bell school, I also flew with all the other instructors and he is, without a doubt, the best as both a pilot and instructor. He was so patient with me. He taught me the importance of not giving anything less than perfection in pursuing flying and to always double-check everything. I have incorporated all he taught me into my flying. The strongest impression Randy left me with about what he does is something he once told me.

" Maggie, it is a dangerous business we are in. I am not teaching you to fly… I am teaching you to survive."

I encourage everyone to fly with Randy. You will find him not only an excellent instructor but also a true friend you can always count on.

Maggie Dan-Lersten
407 Owner
London, England