The Helicopter Training Syllabus
Before each new helicopter training exercise, the instructor will present a classroom briefing on the aim of the exercise, the aerodynamics involved, how the helicopter will react to the control inputs, corrective measures and what will be required of the student in practical flight. Each new exercise utilises the skills learnt in the previous one, and the student will need to be competent in each helicopter training exercise before progressing to the next level. The theoretical aspects, detailed in the right hand side blocks, should progress alongside the practical flying course so that knowledge and flying skills grow at an even rate.
| HELICOPTER TRAINING PPL FLIGHT INSTRUCTION SYLLABUS | ||
| PRACTICAL TRAINING | THEORY | |
| EXERCISE NO: | DESCRIPTION OF EXERCISE | |
| 1 | Familiarisation with Helicopter. | Basic Aerodynamics Lecture |
| 2 | Preparation for flight and action after flight. | Detailed Pre-Flight DVD |
| 3 | Air Experience / Intro Flight. | |
| 4 | Effects of Control in Forward Flight. | Medical |
| 5a | Attitude Changes | |
| 5b | Power Changes | R22 Technical Test |
| 6a | Straight & Level | |
| 6b | Climbing & Descending | |
| 7 | Medium Turns | Internal Law Exam |
| 8 | Basic Hover IGE | Restricted Radio Licence Course |
| 9 | Lift Off & Touchdown | SPL Application |
| 10 | Hover Taxi & Hover Out of Wind | |
| 11 | Transitions | Block Quiz 1 |
| 12 | Vortex Ring State | Circuit Procedures Test |
| 13 | Basic Autorotations | |
| 14 | Circuit Flying | Pre-Solo Requirements: |
| 15 | Flight Emergencies | - Medical Certificate |
| 16 | First Solo Flight (max 2 circuits) | - Student Pilot Licence |
| 17 | Solo Consolidation in the Circuit | - Internal Law Exam |
| GFA | Familiarisation with the GFA | - RH22 Technical |
| OFL | Off Field Landings | |
| 18a | Advanced Hover & Manoeuvring IGE | Block Quiz 2 |
| 18b | Advanced Hover OGE | |
| 19 | Precision Transitions | PPL Examinations: |
| 20 | Steep Turns | - Air Law |
| 21a | Quick Stops | - Meteorology |
| 21b | Tight Circuits | - Human Performance |
| 22 | Advanced Autorotations | - Engines & Airframes |
| 23 | Limited Power Operations | - Flight Planning |
| 24 | Out of Wind Manoeuvres | - Navigation |
| 25 | Slope Landings and Take-offs | - Principles of Flight |
| 26 | Confined Areas | - Radio Exam |
| 27 | Low Level Flying | |
| 28 | Navigation | Block Quiz 3 |
| 29* | High Altitude Familiarisation | |
| 30* | Elementary Mountain Flying | |
| NAV TEST | Navigation Test Flight | Flight Test Prep |
| PPL TEST | Practical Flight Test for PPL | PPL Application |
| ESTIMATED COST FOR PPL HELICOPTER TRAINING: | *ALL PRICES QUOTED ARE INCLUSIVE OF FUEL & VAT | |||||
| PRICES VALID FROM MARCH 2013 TO MARCH 2014 | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | QTY | *UNIT PRICE | *TOTAL | |||
| PPL Subjects: All books & Equipment | 1 | R4,500.00 | R4,500.00 | |||
| Intro Lecture: Basic Aerodynamics & Pre-Flight | 1 | R1,000.00 | R1,000.00 | |||
| Medical (Class 2) | 1 | R970.00 | R970.00 | |||
| Chest X-Ray | 1 | R400.00 | R400.00 | |||
| SPL (Student Pilot Licence) Application | 1 | R370.00 | R370.00 | |||
| Exam Writing Fee (Online Exam Centre) | 7 | R170.00 | R1,190.00 | |||
| Radio Course and Practical Exam | 1 | R1,000.00 | R1,000.00 | |||
| Radio Written Exam | 1 | R340.00 | R340.00 | |||
| English proficiency Test | 0 | R900.00 | R0.00 | |||
| **Flying Hours R22 (Minimum 50hrs by Law) | 50 | R3,375.00 | R168,750.00 | |||
| PPL (Private Pilot Licence) Appication | 1 | R470.00 | R470.00 | |||
| MINIMUM TOTAL INCL VAT | R178,990.00 | |||||
| ADDITIONAL COSTS: | ||||||
| **Flying Hours R22 - The law states a minimum of 50 hours of ab-initio training for a Helicopter PPL. In reality, the average time to complete the syllabus is between 60 and 80hrs. (eg. 60hrs) | 10 | R3,375.00 | R33,750.00 | |||
| Lecture Fees - BAC offers ground school courses on a regular basis. These lectures are not compulsory, but are recommended. Lecture fees at R200 per hour are divided by the number of students attending. One on one sessions are also offered. | 30 | R100.00 | R3,000.00 | |||
| Exam Writing Fees - There is no limit to the number of attempts to pass each subject. All other attempts are subject to the R170 exam writing fee. | 3 | R170.00 | R510.00 | |||
| REALISTIC ADDITIONAL COSTS | R37,260.00 | |||||
| ESTIMATED TOTAL COST FOR PRIVATE PILOT LICENCE | R216,250.00 | |||||
| ESTIMATED COST FOR COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENCE WITH R44 CONVERSION AND NIGHT RATING: | ||||||
| *All prices include VAT | ||||||
| FLYING HOURS | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | QTY | *UNIT PRICE | *TOTAL | DUAL | PIC | |
| PPL Costs (see PPL cost estimate) | 60 | R216,250.00 | 45 | 15 | ||
| R44 Conversion | 5 | R5,180.00 | R25,900.00 | 5 | ||
| Night Rating: Flight Simulator (Basic Instrument Flying) | 5 | R500.00 | R2,500.00 | 5 | ||
| Night Rating: Helicopter (Basic Instument Flying) | 5 | R3,375.00 | R16,875.00 | 5 | ||
| Night Rating: Night Flying & Cross-Country | 5 | R3,375.00 | R16,875.00 | 4 | 1 | |
| Textbooks for 8 Subjects | 1 | R2,000.00 | R2,000.00 | |||
| Exam Writing Fees (Online Exam Centre) | 8 | R240.00 | R1,920.00 | |||
| Additional Flying Hours R22 (Hire & Fly rates apply) | 100 | R2,924.00 | R292,400.00 | 100 | ||
| Additional Hours R44 Hire & Fly | 10 | R4,695.00 | R46,950.00 | 10 | ||
| Test prep and additional advanced Dual training R22 | 10 | R3,375.00 | R33,750.00 | 10 | ||
| Class 1 Medical | 1 | R970.00 | R970.00 | |||
| CPL (Commercial Pilot Licence) Application | 1 | R510.00 | R510.00 | TOTAL | ||
| ESTIMATED TOTAL COST FOR COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENCE | R656,900.00 | 74 | 126 | 200 | ||
| FLYING HOURS: The minimum total number of flying hours required for a Commercial Licence is 200, of which a minimum of 100hrs must be flown as Pilot in Command (PIC). A maximum of 20 hrs may be flown in an approved FSTD (Flight Simulator). A reduced rate can be arranged with the flying school for a bulk number of hours bought for CPL hour-building. | ||||||
| Although it is not a requirement by law, it is highly recommended that a Commercial Pilot qualifies with a R44 Conversion and a Night Rating as this is the expected industry minima in order to obtain employment. | ||||||
| There are a number of other options that can be included in the CPL hour-building, such as: | ||||||
| ★ A Turbine Conversion (5 to 10hrs dual instruction). | ||||||
| ★ An Instrument Rating (a further 15hrs dual instruction in the aircraft). | ||||||
| ★ An Instructor's Rating (20hrs dual instructors patter in the aircraft). | ||||||