The journey of flying a helicopter typically begins with the Private Helicopter Pilot License. By receiving your Private Pilot's License you will have a proven mastery over the fundamentals of rotor-craft airmanship, navigation, and communication. PHPL is probably the most thrilling and satisfying of all the pilot ratings, the Private Pilot can fly virtually anywhere under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) while taking passengers along for the adventure.
The time it requires to become a private pilot varies appreciably, depending on the student's commitment to the training. Most typically it requires between four to six months if a pilot flies twice a week. More frequent flying can drop that to between two to four months, and some candidates have completed training in periods as short as three weeks. That requires full-time participation and complete dedication to a strict training regime. We start student's training at any time of their convenience, eliminating the delays of fixed course / batch schedule. The day you want to start flying is the day you start flying.
Eligibility Requirements for Private Helicopter Pilot License
- 17 years of age
- Third Class Medical Certificate
- Aeronautical Experience Requirements for Private Pilot Certificate
- 40 flight hours, including:
- 20 hours dual instruction, including:
- 3 hours Cross Country Training.
- 3 hours Instrument Training.
- 3 hours Night Flight Practice.
- 3 hours Preparation for Test Flight.
- 10 hours Solo Flight, including;
- 5 hours Cross-Country, with one flight of over 75 Nm.
PHPL is awarded at successful completion of the FAA Private Pilot knowledge and practical Exam. The practical exam is conducted according to the FAA Practical Test Standards.
