LionHeli helicopter school

Become a helicopter pilot

Complete training from your first discovery flight to professional licences. We fly on the largest Guimbal Cabri G2 fleet in the Czech Republic and bill only actual flight minutes — saving you tens of thousands of crowns during a full course.

200+
satisfied students
1000+
flight hours per year
3
own helicopters
team
passionate instructors
Instructor and student training on a Cabri G2

Our courses

Courses for your journey

Whether you're starting from zero or already have hundreds of hours, we'll guide you through training aligned with your goals. Click a course for details.

Foundation

LAPL(H) — Light Aircraft Pilot Helicopter

The simplest entry licence for recreational flying. Lower requirements than PPL(H) and ideal for flying just for fun.

min. 40 flight hours · 9 theory subjects
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Foundation

PPL(H) — Private Pilot Helicopter

Your first pilot licence. We'll teach you to fly safely on your own and take family and friends along.

min. 45 flight hours · 9 theory subjects
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Professional

CPL(H) — Commercial pilot

PPL(H) top-up that opens the door to paid flying — transport, instructor, HEMS.

min. 185 flight hours · 14 subjects
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Rating

NIGHT — Night VFR 

PPL(H) extension for night VFR. Learn to fly after sunset — safely and confidently.

5 flight hours · of which 1 solo at night
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Type rating

Type rating Guimbal Cabri G2

Conversion to Cabri G2 for PPL(H) or CPL(H) holders. Delivered by instructors from the exclusive Guimbal dealer.

Individual scope based on experience
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Type rating

Type rating EC120 Colibri

Type rating on the single-turbine helicopter. Available on your own aircraft or subject to availability.

Individual scope · subject to aircraft availability
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Specialised training

HESLO — External sling load

Qualification for sling-load work with short and long line. Used in construction, rescue services and by private pilots.

HESLO 1 & 2 · short and long line
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Instructor

FI(H) — Flight instructor

Become a helicopter flight instructor and guide new pilots to their licence. A natural next step after CPL(H).

min. 250 h total · 30 h with FIE
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Why us

Training that doesn't overcharge

We bill only actual flight minutes

Competitors bill in 6-minute blocks from rotor spin-up. We charge only the time you're actually in the air.

Safest helicopter in its class

The Cabri G2 has a fenestron, crash-resistant composite cabin and an autorotation system designed for training.

Personal approach

You're not a number in a system. You get your own instructor and a training plan tailored to your schedule.

Approved ATO

Certified flight school under CAA supervision. Your licence is valid across the EASA area.

Instructors with real-world operational experience

Our instructors bring experience from mountain operations (MOU(H) holders), air rescue and VIP transport.

LHA Membership

We are a founding member of Leading Helicopter Academies

In 2022, together with other leading European flight schools, we founded the Leading Helicopter Academies (LHA) association. We combine forces, experience and standards to offer pilots, operators and government agencies training at the highest level.

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Leading Helicopter Academies

Safety first

All LHA members build their daily operations and training on a shared commitment to the highest safety standards.

Sharing know-how

We continuously exchange experience, best practices and training materials. This improves the quality we pass on to students.

Cross-border programmes

Thanks to our European network, we can tailor training — from basic licences to specialised operations, anywhere in Europe.

Over 3,000 trained pilots together

LHA members have together trained thousands of helicopter pilots for the private, commercial and government sectors.

Not sure which course is right for you?

Come and visit us, sit in the cockpit and talk to our instructor about the path to your licence. The consultation is free and non-binding.

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