Private Licence
A private helicopter licence allows you to fly anywhere in Australia but you cannot fly for money, this is reserved for the Commercial licence holder.
You will need to achieve the following:
- Apply to CASA for your ARN ( Aviation Reference Number )
- Apply for your ASIC security card.
- You must be 17 years old to hold a PPLH licence. (You may commence training at 16 but you must be 17 to sit the PPLH flight test.)
- You must pass a PPLH theory exam as set by CASA ( Courses available at Helibiz)
- Hold a valid Class 2 aviation medical certificate.
Flight Training
No previous aviation or academic experience necessary.
Minimum 50 hours training of which ‘include’ a minimum of:
- General – Dual 20 hours
- General – Solo 10 hours
- Navigation – Dual 9 hours
- Navigation – Solo 6 hours
Converting from Fixed Wing to Helicopter
PPLA to PPLH: 38 hour course (minimum) 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
*Click on the Helicopter Theory Course tab for more information*