Minimum requirements for private pilot licence
In order to apply for helicopter private pilot licence PPL (H) you need fulfill next requirements:
- at 16 years of age;
- Category 2 medical certificate before the first flight, as required by EASA regulations;
Theory
The course for helicopter private pilot licence for PPL (H) has next theory training steps:
- 150 Hours of lessons divided into nine subjects according to EASA regulations from the relevant manual
- Voice in English with headphones
The lectures are held on the days and times to be determined by the instructor according to the needs of the students themselves, but the courses usually take place over the weekend so that people who work can set aside time for study without compromising on work commitments.
Our facility can accommodate students in the guesthouse, which includes a large cafeteria and different rooms so that the students can fully immerse themselves in this amazing and interesting world of flight!
Practical training
- 45 hours of flight a helicopter, on the Arena Po helipad (PV)-- divided into 30 hours of dual control (DUAL)
- 15 hours of solo pilot control (PIC)
At the end of the course you will be issued a private pilot licence PPL (H), to which all the machinery courses and qualifications may then be added.
EXAMINATION:
-after completing the theory hours
-after having completed a minimum of 45 total flight hours
-after having turned 17 years old
The theory test takes place in the ENAC and the practical exam is in our centre at the Arena Po with an ENAC FE (FLIGHT EXAMINER)
