Helicopter Pilot Training - PPL, CPL, FI Courses
London Helicopter Centres is a CAA approved Flight Training Organisation (FTO) and Type Rating
Training Organisation (TRTO).
We started flight training in 1994 and were one of the first companies
to be approved for JAR training in 2000, offering private / commercial and flight Instructor training
as well as type rating conversions on twelve different types of helicopter.
Please see below for details regarding lessons, Discovery days, PPL(H) course, PPL(A) course, CPL(H)
course, Self Fly hire, Conversion courses and FI(H) courses.
Helicopter
Introductory Flying Lessons & Discovery
Days are ideal for anyone interested in flying or who wishes to undertake a flying course.
Lessons can be purchased as gift vouchers, they can be booked for a specific date or issued
as "open date"
vouchers which are valid for 12 months from date of purchase. Prices include VAT. Flights are offered
7 days a week, subject to availability.
Training Staff
- 3 CPL(H) Instructors
- 6 PPL(H) Instructors
- 1 PPL(A) Instructor
- 3 Examiners PPL(H)
- 1 (FI) Instructor
- 2 TR(I)'s / 3 TR(E)'s
Learn to fly a helicopter with our CAA approved flying lesson scheme. Your first chance to experience the sensation and exhilaration of flying a helicopter. The short sortie incorporates a full 30 minute pre flight briefing to explain the principles of flight and the controls of the aircraft.
PPL(H) Course
The Private Pilots licence (PPL(H) course is a minimum of 45hrs flight training. This course is
tailored to your individual requirements and can either be a full time intensive course, or less
strenuous course conducted at a pace to suit your own requirements. For your licence you will also
be required to complete a series of Civil Aviation Authority multiple choice ground exams, invigilated
and marked in house.
For further details on the PPL(H) course please download the PPL(H) PDF
File
PPL(A) Course
We can now offer PPL(A) training on our Robin DR400, the course is a minimum of 45hrs flight training,
you will also be required to complete a series of Civil Aviation Authority multiple choice ground
exams, invigilated and marked in house.
For further details on the PPL(A) course please download the PPL(H) PDF
File
Conversion Courses
We offer conversion courses onto twelve different types of helicopter. Single engine conversion
courses include ground school tuition and a minimum of 5 hours of flight training plus a flight
test. However if you are rated on an alternative single piston/turbine type the minimum requirement
includes ground school tuition and a minimum of 3 hours flight training plus a flight test.
Twin Engine conversion courses include ground school tuition and a minimum of 8 hours of flight
training plus a flight test. However if you are rated on an alternative twin engine helicopter type
the minimum requirement includes ground school tuition and a minimum of 5 hours flight training
plus a flight test.
For further details on the Conversion Courses please download the PDF
File
CPL(H) Modular Course
At London Helicopter Centres we are approved to conduct the CPL(H) Modular course and the required
170A flight test . For your licence you will also be required to complete a series of Civil Aviation
Authority ground exams, before taking your CPL skill test. The ground examination have to be taken
at a CAA approved centre.
For further details on the CPL(H) course please download the PDF
File
Flight Instructor Course
The Flight Instructor Course is a professional rating enabling you to provide flight instruction
for the purposes of a person becoming qualified for the grant of a licence. The FI(H) course is
a minimum 120hrs ground school and 30hrs dual instruction. The course combines ground briefings,
ground instruction techniques, a review of all the technical subjects and the flying of each exercise.
For further details on the Flight Instructor Course please download the PDF
File
AS 355(F series) Type Rating Instructor Course
Approved course with the aim of training helicopter licence holders to the level of proficiency
necessary for the issue of a TRI(H) rating.
Please call or email for details. (Contact details here)
Other Services
- Licence Proficiency Checks [LPCs]
- Operator Proficiency Check's [OPCs] / Line Checks
- Licence Skill Tests [LSTs]
- Radio Telephony Exams
- Dangerous Goods Awareness