Lifting Spirits.
Changing Lives.
For some, it's a chance to forget life's hardships and experience the pure joy of flight. For others, it's the opportunity to turn a lifelong dream into a career.
At Helicopters for Hope, every takeoff carries something greater than passengers—it carries hope, possibility, and the power to change a life.
Our Programs
Two missions. One extraordinary purpose.
Wings of Hope
Free Helicopter Flights for Children Facing Serious Illness.
Children referred by hospitals, charitable organizations, and community partners fly free — nothing for the family to pay, just a day they'll carry forever.
Wings of Opportunity
Sponsored Training for a Career as a Professional Helicopter Pilot.
Flight training, mentorship, and job placement support for young underprivileged adults — from the first lesson through FAA certification and on to the flight deck.
Our Purpose
Sometimes, changing a life begins with changing the view.
At Helicopters for Hope, we believe helicopter flight has the power to create something far greater than an unforgettable experience. It can restore a sense of wonder, provide a moment of freedom during life's hardest challenges, and open doors to futures once thought impossible.
Through charitable helicopter flights and professional aviation training scholarships, we are building a community where generosity becomes opportunity and compassion takes flight.
Tennessee · Kentucky · Ohio
Join Us
Help hope take flight.
We give children unforgettable moments. We give aspiring pilots life-changing opportunities. You make both possible.