Helicopters
PPL(H)
The Private Helicopter Pilot Licence is for anyone who wants to fly for their own purposes, or start a career as a professional helicopter pilot.
The PPL pilot theory consists of 100 hours, the student will learn the theoretical basics in 9 subjects, firstly an introduction to the laws of the air, meteorology, which is then interwoven with the basics of flight and an essential component is air traffic communication and human performance. After 50 hours, theory will alternate with flight practice, during which the student will begin to encounter the subjects of operational procedures, flight planning and execution. One of the last subjects will be air navigation, which the student will be introduced to before flying navigation flights. The conclusion of all theoretical instruction will be the Civil Aviation Authority examination.
After completing at least 50 hours of theory, the student gets to practical training, which consists of 45 hours in a helicopter, the first flights are for the student as an introduction to the helicopter. The student is introduced to basic piloting: straight and level flight, climbing, descending, basic autorotation and also hovering. After learning basic piloting, the student practices take-offs and landings. After mastering the circuit flights and emergency procedures, the student is tested for the first solo flight. Once the student has completed the solo flights, he/she moves on to more advanced piloting. The last phase of training is navigation flights, where the student also completes solo flights. On successful completion of all the training, the student will have an examination with a Civil Aviation Authority examiner.