Where do I start?
How much will the training cost?
How much time will the flying training take?
Is it safe to fly helicopters?
Is it easy to get a job after I get my helicopter license?
I'm wearing glasses or contact lenses, is this a problem?
Am I too young or too old?
Do you need to be in exceptionally good health?
What educational qualifications do I need?
Do you need to be a genius to fly a helicopter?
What is the difference between private and commercial licenses?
Do I need an airplane license before I start my helicopter training?

WHERE DO I START?

 First of all we would recommend you come and see us for a chat and a free consultation with a general introduction to the aspects involving flying a helicopter.

HOW MUCH WILL THE TRAINING COST?

 This depends on which license you want and what helicopter you wish to fly during your training. To minimize your cost, we offer an incentive for flying blocks of 10 hours at a time. Or you can pay as you go. This costs are outlined on the Pilot Training page.

HOW MUCH TIME WILL THE FLYING TRAINING TAKE?

 The time it takes for you to gain your license depends on you and how much time you have to invest in your training. If you are able to invest full time towards your helicopter license, you can achieve your private license in as little as three months and your commercial license in 6 months.

IS IT SAFE TO FLY HELICOPTERS?

 A lot of people think that if the helicopter loses its engine that the blades will collapse and the helicopter will fall out of the sky, this is not the truth, every helicopter is equipped with a mechanism that will allow the blades to keep turning in the event of an engine failure. This then enables the helicopter to auto rotate safely to the ground and make a perfectly safe landing.

IS IT EASY TO GET A JOB AFTER I GET MY HELICOPTER LICENSE?

 The job market for helicopter pilots is increasing. It might be tough in the beginning, and you will have to be flexible and willing to move around and look for work. A lot depends on you and your ability to work hard towards finding the first job and having the right attitude.

I'M WEARING GLASSES OR CONTACT LENSES, IS THIS A PROBLEM?

 No, as long as you meet the minimum CASA requirements for eyesight you are fine.

AM I TOO YOUNG OR TOO OLD?

 In order to be issued with a student pilot's license, you need to be at least 16 years of age. To be issued a private license you need to be 17, and for a commercial license 18 years of age. There is no upper limit, you are never too old to start your training for a helicopter license, its never too late to peruse your dream.

DO YOU NEED TO BE IN EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD HEALTH?

 You do need to pass a medical examination prior to be issued a pilot's license in order to prove that you are in general good health.

WHAT EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS DO I NEED?

 CASA does not require any formal educational qualifications prior to gain an Australian pilot's license. All you need to do is pass the appropriate Pilot's License exam for the rating sought, which is well within the scope of an average person.

DO YOU NEED TO BE A GENIUS TO FLY A HELICOPTER?

 Would be great to say yes, that would make every helicopter pilot out to be a genius, but no, you do not have to be a genius to learn how to fly a helicopter. Just keep your eyes and ears open, study hard and give it all your concentration during flight training and you will make it.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PRIVATE AND COMMERCIAL LICENSES?

 The Helicopter Private License (PPL-H) is the first license you can attain which allows the holder to carry passengers without remuneration. The Helicopter Commercial License (CPL-H) is what you need to be able to start your career as a professional helicopter pilot.

DO I NEED AN AIRPLANE LICENSE BEFORE I START MY HELICOPTER TRAINING?

 No, you do not need an airplane license before you start your helicopter pilot training. Some people get their airplane license first to save money towards their helicopter license, but this also leaves you with less helicopter flight hours. So when you are looking for your first job as a helicopter pilot you have less hours in a helicopter than the pilots who have done their full training in a helicopter towards their commercial pilots license.