Private Pilot Licence Helicopter (PPLH)

You may commence training at any age

A private helicopter licence allows you to fly anywhere in Australia but you cannot fly for money, this is reserved for the Commercial license holder.

To hold a Private Pilots Licence, you must be at least 17 years of age at the time of the flight test, have passed the PPLH theory exam as set by CASA, met all that is required to meet CASA Standards and have completed a total a minimum of 40 hours flight training.

 

Flight Training

No previous aviation or academic experience necessary.

To complete flight training you must have a minimum of 40 hours aeronautical experience as a pilot including:

  • 30 hours of flight time as a pilot of a helicopter
  • 10 hours of solo flight 
  • 5 hours of solo cross-country flight
  • Hold a Aviation Reference Number (ARN)
  • Hold a Class 2 Medical
  • Hold a valid ASIC 

Converting from Fixed Wing to Helicopter 

PPLA to PPLH: Aeronautical experience as per above, as well as pass helicopter category specific PPL(H) exam or all 7 CPL exams, including 4 helicopter specific CPL exams within 2 years

  • 35 hours of flight time as a pilot of a helicopter
  • 10 hours of solo flight 
  • 5 hours of solo cross-country flight

CPLA to PPLH: Aeronautical experience as per above, as well as pass helicopter category specific PPL(H) exam or all 7 CPL exams, including 4 helicopter specific CPL exams within 2 years

  • 20 hours of flight time as a pilot of a helicopter
  • 10 hours of solo flight 
  • 5 hours of solo cross-country flight

ATPLA to PPLH: Aeronautical experience as per above, as well as pass helicopter category specific PPL(H) exam or all 7 CPL exams, including 4 helicopter specific CPL exams within 2 years

  • 20 hours of flight time as a pilot of a helicopter
  • 10 hours of solo flight 
  • 5 hours of solo cross-country flight
  • 2 hours of dual instrument including 1 hour of dual instrument flight time in a helicopter

GST is applicable on all private courses

 

Theory

Helibiz PPLH theory – 3 week full time course – Contact the Chief Pilot for dates chiefpilot@helibiz.com

  • Aerodynamics
  • Navigation
  • Flight Rules & Air Law
  • Human Factors
  • Operations, Performance & Planning
  • Meteorology
  • Aircraft General Knowledge

You can book your exam at Aspeq Exam. Centres are located in Mackay, Townsville, Emerald, Cairns or search their website for what is convenient

*Click on the Helicopter Theory Course tab for more information*

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