PRIVATE PILOT’S LICENCE (PPL)- R22

PPL stands for ‘Private Pilots Licence’ – the (H) being Helicopter. The PPL(H) is simply a licence to fly any helicopter of any size and with any number of passengers. If you wish to fly another type of helicopter than the one you learnt in, you would have to take a short course to obtain a type-rating for that particular aircraft, and yes we can also do this at Hummingbird.
To gain the PPL(H), you will complete a minimum of 45 hours flight instruction. At least 25 hours will be dual instruction. During the course, you will learn, practice and perfect 30 flying exercises.

The Private Pilot’s Licence has a clear structure with 30 flying exercises to learn, practice and perfect. You will need to complete a minimum of 45 hours for the PPL(H), plus 9 multiple choice written exams, a skills test and an oral radio test.

A huge advantage of training at an international airport (as opposed to a ‘grass strip’ airfield) is the interaction with Air Traffic Control that you will experience right from the start…and they are a very helpful and friendly bunch here!