Private Pilot Course - PPL(H)
Course Overview
- Total Flight Time - Minimum 45 hours of flying in one type of helicopter
- Of which 5 hours must be Simulated Instrument Flying
- Maximum of 5 hours of the minimum may be flown in the simulator
And 10 hours must be supervised solo flying - Of which 5 hours must be cross country flying to include landings at 2 other airfields at least 100nm apart
- Pass 7 multiple choice exams
- Pass a practical Radio Telephony exam
- Pass a JAA Class 2 Medical
Co-Pilots Courses
Course Overview
Designed to get your other half involved in your flying. These courses are tailored to the students individual requirements, from obtaining a radio licence and learning to navigate to basic emergency procedures and 'get it on the ground' skills.
Please contact us with your requirements and we will design a course combining ground school, simulator flying and actual aircraft experience to achieve your goal within your budget.
Modular Commercial Pilot Course - CPL(H)
Course Overview
Pre Entry Requirements
- Hold an ICAO PPL(H)
- Have 155 hours in helicopters
- Have passed the ATPL(H) or CPL(H) gound exams
- 30 hours dual instruction in one type of helicopter
- To include 10 hours Simulated Instrument Flying
- 5 hours Night flying (waived if Night Qualification held)
Type Ratings
We offer R22, R44, Bell 206 and AS355 type ratings.
Single engine courses generally take 5 hours, initial twin engine courses take 8 hours.
You need 70hrs P1 to start a twin engine type rating.
Night Qualification
Pre entry requirements
100 hours since PPL issue
Course Content
- 10 hours simulated instrument flying
- 5 hours night flying
- To include 1 hour solo