Private 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 non-fare-paying passengers

Must be 17 years of age
Must have passed private pilot medical by an approved medical examiner, or hold a DL9 driver medical (Class 2,3,4 or 5) with P (Passenger) endorsement
However keep in mind that the use of DL9 medical comes with some restricted privileges when compared to an Aviation medical
If the applicant is the holder of valid private pilot license airplane
He / she will only need to sit and pass the written examination 'Principles of Flight/Aircraft Technology', then complete the required practical training and flight test.
Must have completed all theory examinations which include:
  • Navigation
  • Principles of Flight / Aircraft Technology
  • Meteorology
  • Flight Radio telephony
  • Air Law
  • Human Factors
  • Must have completed no less than 50 hours flight experience which must include:
  • 20 hours of Dual instruction
  • 15 hours Pilot in Command
  • 10 hours of Cross Country Navigation training which must include 5 hours Dual
  • 5 hours advanced Dual
  • 5 hours of Mountain Flying, which must include 3 hours Dual
  • Additional Ratings (not compulsory)
  • 5 hours of Night Flying which must include 2 hours Dual
  • 5 hours of Sling Loads which must include 3 hours Dual
  • PRIVATE AND COMMERCIAL HELICOPTER PILOT FLIGHT TRAINING

    Download the PDF “Flight Training Guide”