Check out how to become a helicopter pilot - the process!
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If you want to see if flying is for you, why not come and take control of a helicopter with a qualified instructor. This flight counts towards your licence or an experience to tick off the bucket list. This flight is an ideal experience to gift to that someone who has everything. A TIF begins with a 30 min classroom lesson before taking to the skies and taking control of the helicopter under the guidance of your instructor. (Cost $350)
Holding a PPL will allow you to conduct flights with friends and family to new and exciting places. The training requires a minimum of 50 hours of helicopter flight instruction and one theory exam. (Approx cost $25,000 - $30,000)
Training can be done in either Orange or Dubbo, contact us if you require training in your own helicopter or at your place / property - conditions apply.
Private license tests can be carried out in house by one of Flight Examiners. No need to travel to Bankstown!
Private Pilot Licence full requirements - click on the box below.
A CPL will allow you to launch a career in the aviation industry, the training requires a minimum of 105 hours of helicopter flight instruction ( conditions apply ) and a theory component comprising of 7 individual subjects. (Approx cost $55,000 - $65,000)
Commercial Pilot Licence full requirements - click on the box below.
After beginning training you be required to apply for the following:
Aviation Reference Number (ARN)
Aviation Medical
Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
or
Aviation ID Australia - Aviation ID Australia (aidawp.azurewebsites.net)
Advanced Flight Theory
or
CASA Exam Bookings
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Fly a heli for the first time in this great experience or make it your first lesson on your way to being a pilot!
$350