Commercial Helicopter Pilot

License Requirements

HELICOPTERS AVAILABLE FOR TRAINING OR TYPE RATINGS

Training for private or commercial helicopter licences is carried out in Cabri G2 helicopter. We are also able to provide Type Ratings in our Robinson R44, EC120, AS350, EC130 or BK117 helicopters.

This licence entitles the person to pilot a helicopter carrying fare-paying passengers

Must be 18 years of age.

Must have passed a commercial pilot's medical examination by an approved medical examiner.

If an applicant has a valid commercial pilot airplane license will only need to sit and pass the following exams:

Principles of Flight and Helicopter Performance and General Aircraft Technical Knowledge (helicopter), then complete the required practical experience and flight tests.

Must have completed no less than 150 hours of flight experience which must include:

35 hours of Dual helicopter instruction

35 hours as Pilot in Command

20 hours of Cross Country Navigation flying which shall include 16 hours of pilot Cross Country navigation training, 8 hours of Dual and 8 hours of Pilot in Command (Must be supervised by a Category A or B Instructor)

Up to 16 hours cross country may be credited to a Commercial Pilot Aeroplane license holder

10 hours of Sling Loads which must include 7 hours of Dual

10 hours of Mountain Flying which must include 6 hours of Dual

Additional Rations (Not Compulsory)

10 hours Night Flying which must include 5 hours of Dual

STUDY REFERENCE AND RESOURCES

Mechanics of Flight, Introduction to Aeronautical Engineering Series – A C Kermode

Rule Part 135

Principles of Helicopter Flight – W J Wagtendonk

Basic Helicopter Handbook – FAA Publication AC-61-13

General Aircraft Technical Knowledge Vol 8 – Pilot Books

Aircraft Reciprocating Engines – Jeppeson

Principles of Helicopter Flight – W J Wagtendonk

Navigation and Flight Planning Vol 2 – Waypoints Aviation /Pilot Books

NZAIP – Vol 1 and Vol 4

Aviation Medicine and Other Human Factors for Pilots – Dr R Ewing

Human Performance and Limitations – R D Campbell & M Bagshaw

EASA PPL Training – Human Performance – Jeppesen

Meteorology for Professional Pilots Vol 6 – Pilot Books

Manual of Meteorology, Parts I and II – published by the Australian Publishing Service

Aircraft Icing Handbook – published by CAA NZ – can be printed free from caa.govt.nz

CURRENT LEGISLATION

Civil Aviation Rules

AIP New Zealand

Aviation Information Circulars

Civil Aviation Advisory Circulars

PPL/CPL Air Law Vol 5 – Waypoints Aviation /Pilot Books

The “Pilotbooks” series and some others can be purchased from the Waypoints Aviation website. Further information is available on the CAA website.

It is recommended that you base your study on the exam syllabuses, which are available on the CAA website under “Advisory Circulars”. AC61-3 contains the PPL written exam syllabus, while AC61-5 contains the CPL syllabus.

PILOT’S LOG BOOKS

These are available from the Government Book Shop Section in selected Whitcoulls stores. They are also available from the Canterbury Aero Club. Please call prior to your visit to ensure stock is available.

Civil Aviation Authority bulletins, rules and advisory circulars can be obtained from the CAA website – Licensing information is in AC61.

PRIVATE AND COMMERCIAL HELICOPTER PILOT FLIGHT TRAINING

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Commercial Helicopter Pilot

License Requirements

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