HELICOPTER PILOT LICENCE FOR FUN

PPL(H) - For work and for fun

Have you always had a passion for flying and dreamed of being a helicopter pilot? Helicopters represent an exciting combination of freedom, adventure and technical skill. If you have your eye on the Cabri G2 helicopter, one of the most advanced training and recreational flying helicopters, we have good news for you! Below we will show you the steps on how to get a private helicopter pilot license on the Cabri G2 helicopter and thus fulfill your dream of flying in the air.

The training is intended for those interested in flying helicopters for their own needs. You can use it for private trips with friends and family and traveling to meet your clients or work.

Upon successfully completing the course, you will be certified as a Private Helicopter Pilot, or PPL(H).

The course will teach you how to safely control and operate a helicopter through theoretical and practical training. Practical training is done individually with an appropriate instructor, while theoretical training combines self-study, group lectures, and individual consultations.

This course can also be the beginning of your professional career

Training summary

Appropriate medical certification by a medical examiner to at least Class 2. Although it is recommended to obtain this before the course, it is possible to get a medical clearance during training, but no later than before the first solo flight.
The course can be started as early as 16 years of age and can be completed after the age of 17,
Before the first solo flight, it is necessary to obtain a radio operator's licence which entitles the student to use a radio station

Theoretical knowledge is delivered over a minimum of 100 hours. Of which:

85 hours of self-study from the study materials provided
15 hours in the course of lectures with an instructor

The training is divided into nine courses in which we will teach you the necessary knowledge to pass the theoretical exams at the Civil Aviation Authority. The exams can be taken in Prague or Brno.

Aviation law and ATC procedures
General knowledge of aircraft
Flight planning and execution
Human performance and limitations
Meteorology
Navigation
Operating procedures
Flight Fundamentals
Communications

The practical part of the private pilot training is divided into three parts of at least 45 flight hours.

In the first one, we will take you through the basics of helicopter control, right up to the first solo flight!
In the second part, we will focus on improving your piloting skills, practicing emergency procedures, instrument flying, advanced takeoffs, and landings - not only on the airfield but also in the field and on sloped surfaces
The third part of the training is primarily dedicated to navigation flights through controlled areas across the Czech Republic. In this part, the student will complete, among other things, an independent navigation flight of at least 185 km with 2 landings at other airports.
The training is completed by a practical test with an examiner authorized by the aviation authority.

PPL(H)
Price
20 330 EUR
18 907EUR
22 877 EUR including 21% VAT Discount 7%
- 45 hours of flight training on Cabri G2 helicopter
- 45 hours of flight instructor
- Pre/post flight briefings
- Theoretical course - 40 classroom hours
The price of the training is without airport charges. The number of hours in training is given as the minimum required by the syllabus.

PPL(H) for pilot licence holders
Price
17 726 EUR
16 485EUR
19 947 EUR including 21% VAT Discount 7%
- 39 hours of flight training
- 39 hours of flight instructor
- Pre/post flight briefings
- Theoretical course - 40 classroom hours
The price of the training is without airport charges. The number of hours in training is given as the minimum required by the syllabus.

The price per flight hour includes a fully hull-insured helicopter, operating charges for the flight (in the case of refueling at airports other than the home airport, the price difference is calculated), rental of Bose A20 headphones with active noise cancellation, iPad with preinstalled sw (SkyDemon, AeroWeather, Windy, ...), maps, etc.

The flight hour begins to run at the moment when the rotor of the helicopter spins to the moment of its stopping. We bill exactly, by the minute.

For individual flights on our helicopters, we require pilots to take out deductible insurance.

There are no hidden fees waiting for you, everything is straight forward.

Why do we fly on Cabri G2?

Forgiving of pilot errors

The training helicopter must be able to withstand non-standard situations and continue flying safely. That's exactly what the Cabri G2 is.

Ergonomic modern cockpit

The Cabri G2 fits every pilot's hand thanks to the well-thought-out arrangement of controls and the layout of instruments that effectively display the most important data.

High reliability

The helicopter is designed using modern technologies with a fail-safe principle. In short, you can rely on him.

Resistant to strong wind and turbulence

The three-bladed main rotor copes very well even in bad weather and there is no danger that the blade will cut into the helicopter's fuselage in flight.

Long range and pleasant cruising speed

With Cabri, you can plan even longer navigation flights without the need for refueling and you won't be delayed anywhere.

Little big helicopter

Training on the Cabri G2 prepares you very well, thanks to the similarity of piloting, for flying with machines of a higher category.

Frequently asked questions

How long does this course usually take?

It depends mainly on the time possibilities of the student, i.e. how often and regularly he/she is interested in attending the course. Usually, the duration of the course is between 3 and 6 months

Am I allowed to fly with this licence, for example, in the air ambulance service? (HEMS)

Not. For any kind of paid work, you need to be the holder of a commercial or airline transport pilot license, which we also provide.

Can I fly any helicopter after the course?

Together with the private pilot's licence, you will also receive a type rating for the helicopter on which the training was performed. For each additional helicopter, you need a special type rating where you will learn the specifics of that type.

Does this licence also entitle me to fly fixed wing wing aircraft?

This licence is valid only for the purposes of flying the helicopter. A separate course is required to fly the aircraft. As a helicopter pilot licence holder, you are entitled to a small reduction in both practical and theoretical training. The same applies vice versa

I have no previous flying experience, can I do it?

We have a great success rate in our school in passing the training. We dare to say that we can teach anyone to fly who is motivated enough.

Generally speaking, the ability to learn new things decreases with increasing age and so training can be prolonged, and sometimes the minimum syllabus is not enough to complete the training

Are there high medical requirements for training?

As long as you feel reasonably healthy and any medical complications are under the care of doctors, it is safe to say that this should not be a barrier to completing the course.

However, the final decision must of course be made by the flight doctor, so it is recommended that a medical examination is carried out prior to commencing training.