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Helicopter Pilot Training

PPL(H) Licence

1) FLYING REQUIREMENTS: The minimum age to apply for a licence is 17 years. Under joint Aviation Requirements Applicants for a Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) - PPL(H) shall have completed at least 45 hours of flight time as a pilot of helicopters.
(5 hours may have been completed in the procedural trainer or simulator).

The requirements to complete 45 hours may be reduced by up to a maximum of 6 hours for holders of an aeroplane, microlight, gyroplane and glider licences. The total required time above must include;

(a) Not less than 25 hours dual instruction
(b) Not less than 10 hours of supervised solo flight to include at least 5 hours of solo cross country including a flight of at least 100 Nautical Miles with full stop landings at two different airfields.

The above requirements shall have been completed on one type of helicopter and if the privileges of the licence are to be exercised at night a further course of at least 15 hours night training is required. An applicant for a PPL(H) shall hold a valid Class 1 or Class 2 Medical Certificate a list of doctors able to conduct aviation medical examinations is available on request.

2) THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE: The Theoretical Knowledge Instruction Syllabus of the PPL(H) course shall cover the following:

1	Human Performance & Limitations
2	Air law & Operational Procedure's
3	Meteorology
4	Navigation & Radio Aids
5	Flight Performance & Planning
6	Aircraft General & Principals of Flight
7	Communication

The Culmination of the training will result in the applicant sitting Theoretical Knowledge Examinations in the above subjects, and a Skill Test, to be taken in the Type of helicopter on which training has been given.

The Skill Test for the PPL(H) must be taken with a qualified examiner. Training is offered on most small helicopter types. Our main base is Humberside International Airport other airfields are also available for flight training. Class rooms for ground tuition are available at Humberside.

For more information on our Courses, Hands on Experience Flights, and Payment Options please contact us on one of the phone numbers for an informal chat. (During normal U.K. working hours 09:00 to 18:00 GMT)

Main Office : Wallgate Hangar, Humberside Airport, North Lincs.
Telephone 01652 688831 or Mobile 07703 260593
E-Mail enquires@heliyorks.co.uk

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