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PRIVATE pilot license
a three-month course or thirteen weeks
Start Dates:
January - May - September
Our Aircrafts:
Cabri G2 - Robinson R44 - Bell 206
Class Sizes:
B.C. Helicopters offers smaller class sizes for a better suited learning experience.
one instructor will have four students and we only take on twelve students each semester.
Private Pilot License
The easiest way to fly helicopters recreationally!
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Enjoy helicopter flying with your friends and family. A private pilot license (PPL) is used particularly for hobby flying. PPL pilot's cannot profit from the transport of goods or passengers. The pilot must own their own helicopter and can only fly a maximum of three passengers.
Course Outline
What your three months with us will look like:
First Two Weeks:
PSTAR EXAM
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ICAO ENGLISH EXAM
*If required!
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RADIO OPERATOR LICENSE EXAM
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CABRI PRE-SOLO EXAM
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FLIGHT PREPARATION
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HOVERING MANEUVERS
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CIRCUITS
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EMERGENCY LANDINGS
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Within the First Month:
STUDENT'S FIRST SOLO!
Approximately 20HRS into Training
TWO - THREE MONTHS:
GROUND SCHOOL SUBJECTS (40HRS):
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AIR LAW & PROCEDURES
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AIRFRAMES, ENGINES AND SYSTEMS
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THEORY OF FLIGHT
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METEOROLOGY
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INSTRUMENTS
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NAVIGATION
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FLIGHT OPERATION
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HUMAN FACTOR
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FLIGHT EXERCISES:
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NAVIGATION
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SLOPING GROUND
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ADVANCED EMERGENCIES
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HIGH ALTITUDE
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MAX WEIGHT OPERATIONS
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CONFINED AREAS
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INSTRUMENTS
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END OF THE THIRD MONTH:
PPHEL WRITTEN EXAMINATION & PPHEL FLIGHT TEST
TRANSPORT CANADA REQUIREMENTS
THE AVIATION AUTHORITY OF CANADA
In order to become a certified helicopter pilot, you must:
Age & Education
A Minimum of 18 Years Old
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No Pre-Knowledge is Required
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Ground School (Theory) 40hrs
Medical
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Before initially starting your training with B.C. Helicopters, every pilot needs to obtain a Class One/Three Aviation Medical
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**Note: This medical examination cannot be done by your family doctor It must completed by a Transport Canada Certified Doctor
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Written Exam Scores
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PSTAR Exam: Minimum 90% & ROC-A Exam: Minimum 70%
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Transport Canada Private Pilot (Helicopter) Written Exam:
Minimum Score: 60%
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ICAO English Exam Level 4/6
** If Needed
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Flight Time & Test
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45-60hr Total Flight Time
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17hr Dual Training
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12hr Pilot-in-Command (Solo-Flying)
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104 Flight Test Score
Transport Canada requires a minimum of 45 hours to obtain a Private Pilot License. However, most pilot's take about 60 hours in order to feel comfortable flying a helicopter.
A STANDARD WEEK:
We use Google Calendar with all of our instructors and students. The structure if often flexible but usually the time slot for each student will switch week-to-week.
The Budget Calculator:
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To start, click the helicopter you would like to train on for the majority of your (45-60) hours. If you would like to receive an endorsement for an additional aircraft, the minimum requirement is ten hours.
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The initial $4549.00 is a basic start-up cost including registration and fees.
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Housing is not included in these prices.
Note: All prices are in Canadian Dollars
STUDENT PACKAGES WE HAVE TO OFFER:
Train on Ground Exams and Flight Total School Fees Training
Cabri G2 $1000 $950 45 hrs @ $750 hr $35,700.00CAD
= $33,750
Cabri G2 Package
Cabri G2 $1000 $950 45 hrs @ $750 hr $45,700.00CAD
10 hrs @ $1000 hr
RH44 = $43,750
Train on Ground Exams and Flight Total School Fees Training
Cabri G2+ RH44 package
Aircraft
We fly the Cabri Guimbal G2 and the Robinson R44. The Cabri G2 is the safest and most modern training helicopter on the market and at
$750/hr definitively the most reasonable helicopter. The 90/5 blend of hours allows you to minimize cost while flying safely and adding an endorsement on the most sold helicopter in North America, the Robinson R44. This will probably be the aircraft you will start working on in the future.
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Safety is our highest priority. Learn more about our efforts to operate our company as safely as possible. We do not compromise safety.
Private Pilot License
The easiest way to fly helicopters recreationally!
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Enjoy helicopter flying with your friends and family. A private pilot license (PPL) is used particularly for hobby flying. PPL pilot's cannot profit from the transport of goods or passengers. The pilot must own their own helicopter and can only fly a maximum of three passengers.