Private Pilots Licence

One of the biggest decisions you may take will be to get your Helicopter Private Pilot’s Licence. The course leading to the award of a PPL(H) consists of flight and ground instruction, designed so the pilot under training is given the experience, the competence in flying and the knowledge of Aviation technical matters necessary to pass the flight test and the ground examinations to the standard required by current regulations.

The Robinson R22 is our main training helicopter, a fantastic aircraft which is light on the controls, highly manoeuvrable and of course great fun.

To gain your PPL (H) you will need to :

* Complete a minimum of 45 hours flight training (including 10 hours solo flight)
* Pass 7 multiple choice ground exams
* Pass a radio telephony oral exam
* Pass a flight test
* Obtain a class 2 medical certificate


Want to go further and make flying your career? Find out how you can become a Commercial Pilot or Instructor!