PPL(H) – private pilot (helicopter)

Full time
4 months
Part time:
As needed (flexible scheduling)
Theoretical course:
100 hours (guided self-study CBT + 20 hours consultations)
Flight training:
45 flight hours total (25 instructor, 10 solo, 5 solo navigation)

About The Course

The Private Helicopter Pilot License PPL(H) authorizes the pilot to conduct private, recreational, or sport flights in a helicopter for which they have a type rating, during the day and with ground visibility. The license holder is entitled to carry out flights only for private purposes; they can have passengers on board but cannot fly for remuneration. The Private Helicopter Pilot License is the basic license for all those interested in pilot training who want to become professional pilots.

Course Duration

Course length:: 4 months

Flight training:: 45 hours

Ground preparation:: as needed

Theory course:: 100 hours (guided self-study CBT + consultations)

Consultations:: 20 hours (in-person or online)

Course Requirements

Age: 16+

License: not required

Total flight time: not required

Credits for previous experience: Applicants for the PPL(H) license, who already hold a pilot license in another category of aircraft, excluding balloons, can credit 10% of their total flight time as Pilot in Command (PIC), up to a maximum of 6 hours. Holders of the LAPL(H) license can credit their entire LAPL training.

Basic knowledge of the English language

Medical certificate min. Class 2

Career

The Private Helicopter Pilot License PPL(H) is the basic license for starting a career as a professional helicopter pilot. Although it is a basic step in a professional aviation career, the license authorizes the holder to fly only for private purposes, meaning it is not possible to fly for remuneration. However, with the Private Pilot License, gaining flight experience and appropriate theory knowledge, you can become an instructor at a flight school for training private helicopter pilots.

Description

Number of flight training hours: 45 hours
  • of which with an instructor: 25 hours*
  • of which solo flights: 10 hours*
  • of which solo navigation flights: 5 hours*
  • including 1 flight of at least 185 km (100 NM), during which the pilot makes 2 landings at different airports than the departure airport

    *minimum number of hours

Training Helicopter: Cabri G2

Place of training: Georgia

Theory Training

The PPL(H) theory course is in the scope and follows the syllabus of the PPL(H) Theoretical training course – private pilot (helicopter). The course is individualized. According to the student’s requirements, the entire course can be conducted: remotely (online) or in-person combined with self-study.

Consultation with the instructor: 20 hours (in-person or online)

Self-study using CBT (computer-based training) through our school’s eLearning.

Our school’s eLEARNING also includes exam questions for preparation for the Civil Aviation Authority exams. In-person theory instruction is integrated with flight training.

Study materials and textbooks are part of the eLearning and are included in the course price.

Price

The price you will have to pay to learn to fly and obtain a pilot’s license varies from person to person and depends on many factors. The price should not be the main factor in deciding where to get your pilot’s license. When it comes to flight training, cheap is rarely good.

Basic factors affecting the cost of training:
  • Your goals in aviation
  • Type of aircraft for training with regard to goals
  • How much time can I devote to training

 

Your goals in flying have a significant impact on how your overall flight training will be conducted. If you want to fly only recreationally, training in an aircraft with lighter avionics will be significantly cheaper than compared to a businessman or future professional pilot.

The price of pilot training for individual pilot licenses is set in connection with the number of flight hours in the curriculum, the time of ground preparations, and theoretical instruction in the classroom. Further, it is necessary to count additional expenses for landing and other airport fees and fees for exams at authorities and payments for obtaining necessary permits for training.

Will be conducted in Georgia at 1 of these 6 Airports depending on weather and flight tasking.

Natakhtari

Batumi

Tbilisi

Telavi

Kutaisi

Amrolauri

FAQ

Do I need a visa to study in Georgia?

Citizens of many CIS and European countries can enter Georgia without a visa and stay here for up to one year. We can help with an invitation if needed.

Where does the training take place?

The theoretical part (if needed) is conducted online. The flight training takes place at Natakhtari Airfield (Georgia).

Is it possible to pay for the training in installments?

Yes. All courses are paid in stages — you only pay for the current module (PPL, flight hours, etc.).

Do you provide student accommodation?

Yes. We offer accommodation either directly at the airfield or nearby Mtskheta area.

What level of English do I need?

A basic level is enough to start. Aviation English (ICAO) exam will be required — we help organize it online.

I have never flown before. Can I start from scratch?

No. For CPL(A) you must already have a PPL(A) license. If you don’t have it yet, start with PPL(A) course.

Can I start training without a medical certificate?

You will need a Class 1 Medical Certificate for CPL(A) practical training and licensing.

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