Flight Training
JAR Private Pilot’s Licence PPL(H)
Once you experienced a trial lesson and decided you would like to pursue flight training further, why not obtain your own licence? This will allow you to fly throughout Britain and even Europe if you are adventurous enough. You will be able to hire aircraft from us and other operators and even take your family and friends for flights. There are many airfields throughout the UK and numerous hotels, restaurants and country houses with helicopter landing sites. Your choice for a weekend away is almost unlimited and what better way to arrive at your destination. Your own licence is also a gateway of learning to fly larger and more advanced helicopters if you wish.
The mandatory minimum flight hours for the issue of a PPL(H) is 45 hours flight time of which 25 must be dual instruction and 10 must be supervised solo time. Of these 10 hours solo, 5 hours must be navigational training including a navigational exercise of at least 100 nautical miles. Of the 25 hours dual instruction, 5 hours must be instrument awareness training. The 45 hours are split up into 27 different exercises. On completion of all the flight training you will be required to pass a skills test with our CAA approved Flight Examiner.
| PPL(H) Training Programme | Ground School Training |
JAR Commercial Pilot’s Licence CPL(H)
We can also provide a training course for the issue of the JAR CPL(H). The training can be carried out in either the R22 or R44 helicopters.
Prior to commencing the CPL course you will need an assessment. This assessment will require a review of your medical, log book, total hours flown, licence, type ratings and any other flying licences that you may hold.
For this assessment please contact the Head of Training.
Type Rating Training
We are able to offer PPL(H) holders Type Rating Training from R22 to R44 Helicopters.
Night Ratings
For more experienced pilots, we offer instruction and examination in night flying.
Licence Proficiency Checks
Our flight school CAA examiner is able to carry out Licence proficiency checks on the following helicopters: R22, R44, Hu300, B206, and EC120.
