Aviation glossary
PPL(H)
Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) — a private helicopter pilot licence. Allows non-commercial flying and carrying passengers without payment.
PPL(H) is the entry-level EASA helicopter pilot licence. It requires at least 45 flight hours (on an ab-initio course), a Class 2 medical, 9 theoretical exams and a skill test with an examiner. PPL(H) holders may fly non-commercially and take passengers, but may not accept payment for the flight (limited pro-rata cost-sharing is allowed). PPL(H) is usually the first step towards further qualifications — Night, IR, CPL(H). Full details on the PPL(H) page.
Related terms
- CPL(H)Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) — a professional licence for commercial helicopter operations. Allows flying for hire and reward.
- ATPL(H)Airline Transport Pilot Licence (Helicopter) — the highest helicopter pilot licence. Allows acting as pilot-in-command in multi-pilot commercial operations.
- EASAEuropean Union Aviation Safety Agency — the EU authority that issues common rules for aircraft, pilots and aviation organisations.