Claude Giraud, Founder of Alliance Hellicopters Alliance Helicopters offers a high quality training program in the Robinson R-22 Beta II, the best rotorcraft for student pilot. Rates for training are $200 per hour for helicopter rental and $45 per hour for flight and ground instruction. Alliance helicopters was started by Claude Giraud ( pictured right ) as he decided to make his passion for flying a life-long career. Claude has been flying for over 20 years now and has flown private and commercial aircraft in many countries around the world. Alliance Helicopters currently provides training, charter, sightseeing and photography services. Please click on the respective link below for more information. Training Charters Sightseeing Photography