When we have availability outside of our advanced training, we conduct licence training on a part-time basis in the B206 Jetranger.

When we have availability outside of our advanced training, we conduct licence training on a part-time basis in the B206 Jetranger.

We offer the following flight-testing and Proficiency Check services in-house:

• PPL

• CPL

• ATPL

• Low-level

• Sling

• Flight Instructor Rating

• NVIS

• Instrument Rating

• Type Rating

• NVFR

The Sling endorsement allows you to carry an external load beneath the helicopter. The course is competency-based but generally 3-8 hours flight time, and includes the following:

• Rigging basic loads

• Ground Crew safety briefings

• Hook-up procedures

• Vertical reference with 50ft line

• Vertical reference with 100ft line

• Use of remote hooks

• Use of cargo nets

We offer the following Aircraft Type training:

Single-engine:

• B206

• AS350

Multi-engine:

• AS355

• BK117

• B412

Our scenario-based Low-level Rating course teaches you how to legally and safely operate the helicopter below 500 feet AGL. Scenarios might include Powerline Survey, Road Inspections, Fence line inspections, Gravity Survey and more.

The course also focuses on truly understanding the Height-Velocity diagram and how and why it might be possible to land safely after an engine failure from inside the shaded area. The course is a minimum of 5 hours flight time, usually conducted in the Bell 206 Jetranger.

Prerequisites:

• PPL (H), CPL (H) or ATPL (H)

For Flight Instructors looking to increase their repertoire, we offer the following Training endorsements:

• Night VFR

• NVIS

• Instrument Rating

• Flight Instructor Rating

• Low-level Rating

• Design Feature

• Type Rating (AS355/BK117/B412)

• Class Rating

• SLING

Night VFR Ratings are usually conducted in our Bell 206 Jetrangers but can be conducted in the AS350, AS355, or BK117.

The course is a minimum of 10 hours which includes at least 3 hours of instrument time for which we utilise both simulator and flight time. This allows us to create realistic night emergency scenarios that cannot be conducted in the aircraft. The course also includes at least 5 hours of cross-country flight time and 1 hour of solo night circuits.

Prerequisites:

• PPL (H), CPL (H) or ATPL (H)

Night Vision Imaging System Ratings are usually conducted in our Bell 206 Jetrangers but can also be conducted in the AS355 or BK117.

The course is a minimum of 5 dual flight hours under instruction. The local flight training areas facilitate a wide variety of conditions and training scenarios.

The course includes one full day of in-depth ground school provided by our experienced NVIS Flight Instructors, followed by four nights of airborne flight instruction.

The sixth day of training is allocated to the CASR Part 61 flight test which is conducted by our NVIS Flight Examiner.

One additional day of training may be recommended for a day training flight or helicopter flight review, depending on your current level of recency and proficiency in the helicopter type to be utilised during the course.

Pre-requisites:

• Helicopter Category Rating

• CPL (H) or ATPL (H)

• NVFR Rating or Instrument Rating (either SEH or MEH)

• 250 hours flight time in a helicopter

• 20 hours aeronautical experience at night as a pilot of a helicopter or an approved flight simulation training device (minimum 10 hours flight time)

• 20 hours instrument time including 5 hours dual instrument flight time in a helicopter

These requirements can be conducted locally prior to commencing the NVIS course if required, subject to instructor availability.