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.
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.
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.
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.
CPL(H) — Commercial pilot
PPL(H) top-up that opens the door to paid flying — transport, instructor, HEMS.
NIGHT — Night VFR
PPL(H) extension for night VFR. Learn to fly after sunset — safely and confidently.
Type rating Guimbal Cabri G2
Conversion to Cabri G2 for PPL(H) or CPL(H) holders. Delivered by instructors from the exclusive Guimbal dealer.
Type rating EC120 Colibri
Type rating on the single-turbine helicopter. Available on your own aircraft or subject to availability.
HESLO — External sling load
Qualification for sling-load work with short and long line. Used in construction, rescue services and by private pilots.
FI(H) — Flight instructor
Become a helicopter flight instructor and guide new pilots to their licence. A natural next step after CPL(H).
Guides and orientation
Before you start training
Practical articles that help you find your way on the journey to a pilot licence — from the first steps, through choosing a licence, to a realistic training budget.
How we bill flights and training
BillingExplaining the difference between block time and flight time. Why you don't pay for warm-up, cool-down or ground waiting — and why this matters for training.
First steps of a helicopter pilot
Not sure where to start? 5 concrete steps from a discovery flight, through medical and financing, to starting PPL(H) training.
Helicopter pilot insurance
Why you need pilot liability insurance already before the first flight, which limits the school requires and why to add financial loss cover.
LAPL(H) vs PPL(H)
Not sure which licence is right for you? Compare requirements, privileges and costs of both entry licences.
Cabri G2 vs R22/R44
Which helicopter should you train on? Compare safety, handling, costs and training suitability for PPL(H).
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.
Meet the team
Our flight school team
Instructors, examiners and pilots who will guide you through the entire training.
An experienced helicopter pilot focused on VIP and mountain flying. He is also a senior examiner on Cabri G2, H120 and H145 types. In addition, he also flies the H125 type. In 2012 he founded LION Helicopters with a vision of safe flying and brought the Guimbal brand to the Czech Republic.
Holder of a CPL(H) and FI(H) with instructor ratings on the Cabri G2 and H125. He has extensive mountain flying experience and also serves as a flight crew member on the H145 in VIP operations. His passion is working on and troubleshooting turbine engines.
The first person you will meet with us. She takes care of experience flight bookings, training planning and rental clients.
Although Renča already has other responsibilities, she remains a great support to our team thanks to her knowledge of operations, legislative requirements, communication with authorities and culinary skills.
Pilot and examiner on Cabri G2, EC135, EC120, Schweizer 269 and Enstrom 480 types. Originally a military pilot, he now primarily flies with an air ambulance service. He also has experience in VIP transport. Throughout his career, he has logged more than 7,000 flight hours.
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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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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