We are co-located with the Airbus Helicopters North America Training Center in Grand Prairie, Texas, USA. Our training center is approximately 15 miles south of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (KDFW) and approximately 15 miles southwest of the Dallas Love Field Airport (KDAL).Our street address is: 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, Texas 75052, USA. Enter at the Airbus Helicopters main entrance and inform the security team that you are visiting Helisim LLC.

Helisim LLC is Airbus Helicopters’ preferred simulation partner. Helisim LLC is a 100% subsidiary of Helisim SAS which is a joint venture of three leading companies: - Airbus Helicopters (47%), - Thales (47%), - Défense Conseil International (6%).

Yes. Under TSA regulations (49 CFR Part 1552), any non-U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident seeking covered flight training including initial/type rating training or recurrent training to maintain a type rating must undergo a Security Threat Assessment (STA) and obtain a valid Determination of Eligibility through the TSA Flight Training Security Program (FTSP) portal before training can begin. More information regarding the requirements and process can be found here.

A visitor (B) visa is sufficient for most of the training offered at our training center. This includes and initial and recurrent training for the simulator models we operate (H145, H160).An M1 visa is only required for customers who are seeking a new rating. Since FAA rules do not require a type rating for any of the aircraft model simulators we currently operate in the U.S. (al with a GW of less than 12,500 lbs.); therefore, an M1 visa would only be required for customers who are planning to receive training towards a private, commercial, Airline Transport, or instrument rating.

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Yes, several preferred hotels offer special rates for Airbus Helicopters/Helisim visitors. Please visit our Where to Stay page to view and compare different hotels. Upon arrival, hotel staff may ask for proof of your visit to Airbus Helicopters/Helisim.

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