Mission Statement  To provide the best, most experienced helicopter flight instruction training in an efficient manner. To prepare the new CFI for his/her first job in the helicopter industry, and assist in the employment process.   Company History Hi, my name is Jerry Trimble. I am Jerry Trimble Helicopters. To tell my company history is to tell you my history. For you to make an informed decision about whether or not we are the right company to fly with, you need to know the background of your instructor. If you are looking for a large flight school with all that a large flight school has to offer, then we are not for you. If you are looking for a more individualized approach, then we may be a good fit. I encourage you to read on. Otherwise good luck with your aviation career. I wish you the best of success. Jerry Trimble Helicopters is located in McMinnville, Oregon, approximately 50 miles southwest of Portland, Oregon. The McMinnville airport is located in a valley in the heart of Oregon wine country. To the east we have the Oregon Cascade mountain range and to the west we have the Pacific Coastal range. We have very mild weather year round which makes for great flight training. Not to date myself, but my first logbook entry was 1/4/1974 in a Cessna 150 - N5914G. But I had been flying long before that. We have family photos of me at the grand old age of 1 sitting in the seat of an early Bell 47 reaching for the cyclic- must've thought it to be a piece of licorice or candy. From that early age until I started my formal training in a Cessna 150 I had been in all types of aircraft. My dad, Robert E. Trimble along with a couple partners, Hjertager and Matthews, started Aetna helicopters in the early 1950's in Northern California. The company was one of the first to operate the Alouette. This made high altitude mountain work much easier. A mechanical forced Trimble and a passenger down the side of a mountain ending both of their lives. Helicopter Association International in their "Salute to Excellence" award have honored his memory every year at HAI with the Robert E. Trimble memorial award. This award is given to a qualified pilot who is especially distinguished in mountain flying. I received my fixed-wing CFI in March of 1976 and then was invited over to Indonesia where I was allowed to fly a Bell 47 at Budiarto. After 80 hours of Bell 47 time I came back to Oregon and flew about 7 hours prep in a Bell 47 G4A. This 47 was set up for agricultural spraying so every time I was to fly we had to remove the spray rig. I was working for the operator Herb Henderson at the time on an earn while you learn basis. I was mixing chemical and driving the mix truck. I was making $3.50 per hour and the Bell 47 cost $250 per hour to fly. I did not receive my Commercial Add-On rating until October of 1976. It took a long time to pay Herb back for that flight time, glad he was patient. I received my A&P certificate at Northrup University in Inglewood, California in 1978 and started working for Frank Robinson as an A&P mechanic in January of 1979. My first day on the job I was selected to fly with Frank in ship s/n 002. Serial number 001 had done a nose dive into the ocean before I got there so we were flying the backup. It was something for me to be the unqualified flight test engineer with Frank Robinson flying the prototype on my first day. I spent two years with Robinson and worked my way up to production test flying. Bob Golden one of Frank's certification test pilots flew with me to help me get my CFI Helicopter in September of 1980 in an R-22. In December of 1980 I started Hillsboro Helicopters in Hillsboro, Oregon. I was a one man band in the beginning. In 1992 when I sold the company to Ed Cooley we were over 40 people strong with over 25 aircraft. Since then I have flown corporate turbo props, fought fires in the skycrane, flown EMS in BO-105 and the EC-135. I have been a Chief Pilot, Director of Operations, Director of Maintenance and a Chief Flight Instructor for both airplanes and helicopters. In all that flying I discovered that some of the most enjoyable flying I have done is that of working with pilots working on becoming flight instructors. I believe that our knowledge gene pool is being compromised when we have inexperienced teachers teaching new pilots how to teach. Now working as a mom and pop operation I can give each of my students 100% attention to help them get to their desired goals. This is why we are here. I don't need any more time in my logbook. My goal is to make our students the best in the most efficient manner. Thank you,   Jerry Trimble Owner Jerry Trimble Helicopters
Our Instructors  (click on their photo to send an email)
	Jerry Trimble - see above
	Paul Bridgehouse – CFI (RW) Private (FW)   Paul’s infatuation with aviation began at a young age.  He spent countless hours as a child, at local airports whenever possible.  He observed all types of aircraft operations, but was always fascinated by helicopters.    Paul logged his first flight hour at the age of 12 in a Cessna 152 (an introductory flight).  As time went by, he was able to obtain his private fixed wing rating in the spring of 2000, however Paul was still longing to transition into helicopters.   In August of 2005, his dream came true and he began helicopter training.  Paul received his private rotorcraft helicopter rating, and immediately began training for his commercial and certified flight instructor certificate which he obtained in October of 2006.   Since that time Paul has been conducting flight instruction in the Willamette Valley .  He has also worked in aerial photography and agricultural contracts.   Most all of Paul’s flying (rotorcraft and fixed wing) has been in the local area, making him very familiar with the various airspace and the ever changing weather conditions of western Oregon.    Paul was personally mentored by Jerry Trimble early in his helicopter career, with a majority of his flight experience taking place in R22s.  He has made it his mission to provide safe, conservative flight instruction in a relaxed environment, placing an emphasis on the basic fundimental skills and decision making required to operate the R22 safely and successfully.   Aviation is still a part time adventure for Paul (at least for now).  He works full time as a Firefighter/Paramedic.  Due to his convenient work schedule, he is able to fly 3-5 days per week most of the time.
	Adam Goad – CFI (RW) Commercial (FW)   Adam first became interested in flying after seeing gyroplanes perform at an airshow in England sometime in the 1970’s. He hoped that one day he would be able to own and fly one of those impressive aircraft. Born in England, Adam moved to the US in 1982 and joined the Army.  After the military, he moved to California, owning his own transmission shop for 10 years.    Having never given up on his dream as a kid, in 1996 he came across a wrecked Bensen gyroglider. Adam completely rebuilt the gyro and added a horizontal stabilizer of his own design. He finally realized his dream 25 years later and in 2000, Adam left the ground in a machine that he built himself. In 2001, Adam was driving by an airport in California that was advertising a helicopter demo flight.  The rest is history… Adam received his private rating while gaining valuable experience navigating the busy airspace in the LA basin. Adam continued to pursue his love of flying by adding his private and commercial airplane rating to his list of qualifications. Adam met Jerry in 2007 and obtained his commercial and CFI helicopter in 2008.  Adam periodically competes in aerobatic competitions flying a Yak with a local aerobatic instructor, Noel Jones. (www.badyak.com). Still not being challenged enough, Adam took on the formidable task of mentoring Alison when she decided she couldn’t fly with Jerry, helping her get her private helicopter add-on this past June.     When asked what his long term goals are, Adam says “…to be like Jerry”.
	Sandy McArthur     – CFI (RW) - Having had a love of helicopters and aviation since childhood, Sandy was able to realize her dream and started flight training fall of 2007 at Hillsboro Aviation where she completed her Private License.  She later met Jerry who helped complete her Commercial and CFI training.  She is very focused and has an eye for detail, and puts her 1st priority with her students.  “I expect my students to be better all around pilots than myself when I am finished with them” is her philosophy. She has a strong love for instructing, and plans to instruct long-term, but ultimately would like to fly Skycranes. Sandy also is a Certified Veterinary Technician, dog breeder and Field Trial judge, and is working part-time at a local Veterinary Hospital.
	Dominic  Magne-Acebo CFI (RW)  - Dominic is a graduate from Hillsboro who is now living the dream with JTH.  Dominic was on a career path to teach mathematics to youngsters but was bit by the helicopter bug.  Dominic is currently in his first year of obtaining his A&P Certificate at PCC - Rock Creek.  We enjoy working with Dominic and are glad to have him available to instruct. Dominic is also helpful if you have any kids who need help with their math homework.  He helps me do the math with the hobbs meter!
	Alison Row - ATP (FW) Private (RW) Alison has recently been promoted from her position as maid at the JTH corporate office to Director of Marketing.  Alison, otherwise known as "my favorite wife", comes from an aviation family.  Her dad, Lt. Col. Irvin Row, was a retired Air Force pilot, having flown in 3 wars.  Colonel Row got Alison her private pilot license in TX and then after his death in 1999, she decided to continue pursuing her flying career.  Alison has spent the last 10 years in various aviation-related jobs, ranging from receptionist at a charter company to corporate flight attendant. Alison then got type-rated in the Learjet and AstraJet.  Alison has her ATP and this past June got her rotorcraft add-on.  Adam was her instructor because she didn't like flying with her husband! I'm very happy Alison has decided to join the "family business".