must be solo, in accordance with a JAR (JointAviation Requirement) recognized syllabus. *(This may be reduced by up to 6 hours if you hold a valid PPL(A). 2. Complete theoretical knowledge examinations in:- Air law/ human performance and limitations/ aircraft general knowledge/ flight performance and planning, (which includes Navigation, Meteorology flight training, and Operating Procedures). 3. Obtain a JAR medical before first solo. 4. Pass a radio communications test. 5. Pass a flight skill test. You must be 17 before applying for a license, and 16 before going solo. All ground and flight test are conducted in house by our own staff. Questions that helicopter flights, are often asked a) Are the ground exams difficult? No - but you will have to do free helicopter trial lessons, some studying. Ground school, including 1:1 instruction is available. flying lessons, Generally however, directed self study, plus some ground tuition from flying lessons, your instructor, is normally sufficient. b) How long will it take? This depends on you. In piloting a helicopter, order to meet your individual requirements, we provide private pilots license, anything from 3-4 week full time residential course, to a more leisurely training flight training, programme lasting up to a year or more. c) Is the medical demanding? ground tests, Providing you are in good health, the medical should not be a problem. However, it does flight tests, have to be conducted by a CAA authorized medical examiner. We can provide details of a doctor who is local to you. d) How do I keep my license valid? You will have to ideal gift idea for that special occasion, renew your license after 5 years. You will also have to self-fly helicopter hire, keep your helicopter "Type Rating" valid. This will require you to personalised gift vouchers carry out a proficiency test each year, and a total of 2 hours on that type. Once you have your license, you can self-fly hire a helicopter, taking a passenger on a private basis with surprisingly few restrictions. You may also wish to consider some of the following options:- A night qualification Convert to a different type of helicopter (a 4 seat Robinson helicopter flights, R44 or a 5 seat turbine powered Bell Jetranger) Advanced navigation flying Mountain flying course Flight Instructor course Requirements for the Private Pilot's License (Helicopters) In order to qualify for the issue of a JAR PPL(H), a student must complete the following: 1. A minimum of 45 hours flight training*, at least 10 of which flying lessons,