CPL(H) - Training Private

http://www.greatlakeshelicopter.ca/training_private.html

The Private Pilot Licence is guided towards individuals who maybe entertaining the notion of buying/building their own helicopter or just want to fly for fun.

The course can be completed in as little as three months if taken on a full time basis or can be tailored to each individual's schedule.


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 17 years of age for the issue of a private licence-helicopter.
3

Prior to first solo, an applicant must successfully complete a medical examination by a Transport Canada approved medical doctor.

The Private Pilot Licence - Helicopter
Privileges

The holder of a private Pilot Licence-Helicopter may act as pilot-in-command or co-pilot of a helicopter for which the licence is endorsed.
Valid For

5 years if holder is under 40
2 years if holder is 40 or over.
Knowledge

40 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.
Experience

Minimum 45 hrs total helicopter time (5 hrs may be simulator); with:

Minimum 17 hrs dual flight time: including 5hrs(3hrs may be simulator) of instrument flight time and 3 hrs of cross-country flight time.

Minimum 12 hrs solo flight time - including 5 hrs of cross country flight time with 1 cross country flight of not less than 100 nautical miles and 2 full stop landings at points other than the point of departure.
Skill

Pass a flight test of approximately 1.5 hrs.


PRICE STRUCTURING FOR PRIVATE COURSE 2008

Package A:
Ground School Tuition $800
Pilot Study & Flight Kit $400
45 Hours Flight Training @ $460.00/hr
(On the Robinson R22) $20,700
TOTAL $21,900


Package B:
Ground School Tuition $800
Pilot Study & Flight Kit $400

45 Hours Flight Training @$700.00/hr
(On the Robinson R44)
$31,500
TOTAL $32,700


Package C:
Ground School Tuition $800
Pilot Study & Flight Kit $400
45 Hours Flight Training @$950.00/hr
(On the Bell 206 JetRanger) $42,750
TOTAL $43,950

Please note: the above price structuring does not include GST, which is applicable to the private courses. The courses can be organized so you can fly all three types of helicopter if you wish. Please talk to us so we can maximize your training capability.