A private pilot licence allows you to fly a helicopter and carry passengers recreationally or for private use.

To be eligible for a Private Pilot Licence:

• 17 years old
• DL9 or Class 2 Aviation Medical Certificate
• Fit and Proper Person Assessment

Theory:

There is six subjects which must be passed with 70% or more

• Flight Radio
• Human Factors
• Air Law
• Navigation & Flight Planning
• Meteorology
• Aircraft Technical Knowledge

Minimum Flight Time

• Cross-country: 10 hours
• Mountain: 5 hours
• Dual instruction: 30 hours
• Solo flight: 15 hours
• Total: 50 hours

Time Frame

• Full-time: allow 3-5 months
• Part-time: allow 12 months