CPL(H) - Training Commercial

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Great Lakes Helicopter is pleased to announce that we are "registered as a private career college under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005"

Diploma issued upon completion of Commercial Pilot-Helicopter program.

The Commercial Helicopter Licence course is designed for those who wish to pursue a career as a professional helicopter pilot.
LEGAL VERSION

Prerequisites
1

An applicant must be a Canadian Citizen, landed immigrant, or a person lawfully admitted to Canada for flight training.
2

An applicant may commence flight training at any age, but must be 14 years of age prior to first solo, and 18 years of age for the issue of a Commercial Licence-Helicopter.
3 Prior to first solo, an applicant must successfully complete a medical examination by a Transport Canada approved medical doctor.

The Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter
Age

Minimum 18 years old
Medical

Category 1
Valid For

1 year if holder is under 40
6 months if holder is 40 or over
Privileges

A) The holder of a Commercial Pilot Licence-Helicopter may exercise the privileges of a Private Helicopter Licence; and

B) For the purpose of providing a Commercial Air Service,

i) Act as Pilot in Command of a helicopter for which the licence is endorsed, that is not required to be operated by more than one pilot

ii) Act as Co-pilot of a helicopter of any type for which the licence is endorsed
Knowledge

80 hrs of ground school

Pass 100-question multiple-choice exam obtaining at least 60% in each of 4 subject areas as well as 60% in the overall exam. (CPHEL)
Experience

Minimum 100hrs total helicopter time; with minimum 55 hrs dual flight time including 10 hrs (5 hrs may be simulator) of instrument time and 5 hrs of cross-country flight time.

Minimum 35 hrs solo flight time-including 10 hrs of cross-country flight time with 1 cross-country flight of not less than 2 hrs flight time from the point of departure and 3 full stop landings at points other than the point of departure.
Skill Pass a flight test of approximately 1.5 hrs.



PRICE STRUCTURING FOR COMMERCIAL COURSE 2008

Package A:
Ground School Tuition $1,500
Pilot Study & Flight Kit $400
100 Hours Flight Training @ $460.00/hr
(On the Robinson R22) $46,000
TOTAL $47,900


Package B:
Ground School Tuition $1,500
Pilot Study & Flight Kit $400

80 hours Flight Training @ $460.00/hr
(On the Robinson R22)
$36,800

20 hours Turbine Flight Training @ $950.00/hr
(On the Bell Jet Ranger)
$19,000
TOTAL $57,700


Package C:
Ground School Tuition $1,500
Pilot Study & Flight Kit $400

50 hours Flight Training @ $460.00/hr
(On the Robinson R22)
$23,000

40 hours Flight Training @ $700.00/hr
(On the Robinson R44)
$28,000

10 hours Turbine Flight Training @ $950.00/hr
(On the Bell Jet Ranger)
$9,500
TOTAL $62,400



Package D:
Ground School Tuition inclusive*
Pilot Study & Flight Kit inclusive*

40 hours Flight Training @ $460.00/hr
(On the Robinson R22)
$18,400

40 hours Flight training @$700.00/hr
(On the Robinson R44)
$28,000

20 hours Turbine Flight Training @ $950.00/hr
(On the Bell Jet Ranger)
$19,000

TOTAL
*$1,900 will be credited upon completion of program
$65,400

Please note: The above price structuring is only a guideline; the courses can be altered. Please talk to us regarding which course is best for your needs.