Flight Training

All the below costs are based on training in the Robinson R22 Helicopter.

In order to gain a PPL(H) there are certain minimal requirements and tests you must pass.
These Are:

45 Hours Of flight time; Of which...

• 10 Hours must be solo Flight time
  and
• 5 Hours must be Instrument Flight Training

You must pass 7 Ground Exams:

• Air law and operational procedures
• Aircraft General Knowledge and Principles of Flight
• Flight Performance and Planning
• Navigation and Radio Aids
• Meteorology
• Human Performance and Limitations
• Radio Telephony

You must also pass a flight test at the end of your training with an examiner.

But before you begin you should get you JAA Class 2 medical as if you fail to pass this then you will not be able to fly solo.

The Cost

The costs involved in learning to fly a helicopter can seem scary at first but are attainable to the majority of people if they want to.

First the minimums, if you manage to complete the training in the minimums it will cost you £13767.05.

This is made up of: 10 Hours Of Solo Flight Time at £190 per Hour

• 35 Hours of Dual Flight time at £252.63 per Hour
• 45 Hours of Ground instruction at £45 per Hour

After this you will have books, your medical and Flight test which will come to approximately £1000.

A more realistic example of what it will cost is £20000.

This is made up of:

• 10 Hours of Solo Flight Time at £190 per Hour
• 60 Hours of Dual Flight time at £252.63 per Hour
• 60 Hours of Ground instruction at £45 per Hour

Again you will have books, your medical and flight test which will come to approximately £1000.

Please Note that most students complete their training in 60-70 hours, the example above is for the higher end of the scale therefore most students will complete the training costing less that that.