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Dear Rotorhead ...
Rotorhead answers your Helicopter
questions
Updated: 27 June 2005
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Question:
Dear Rotorhead,
I wish to get my PPL(H) but don't know what type of helicopter I should
be learning on? What would you advise and what will it cost me?
Rotorhead's answer:
The average person takes approximately 50-55 hours to gain a PPL(H) with
regular flying. This figure can be more or less depending on a number of
factors. If you do a full time course you'll progress much quicker than
you would doing two hours a month. Costs for training can vary depending
on different parts of the country. Some schools actually do a free trial
lesson which is on condition that you take up training of at least ten
hours with them after the T/L. Look to pay about £100 to £125 for a half
hour trial lesson if you're keen to progress. Let the school know that
if you're happy, you'd probably do a licence with them. It might just
get you a bit of a discount. No harm in trying but be truthful.
The costs for training on an R22 range from about £175+vat - £210+vat.
The R22 is one of the main training helicopters used today. The other
option is a Hughes 269 (often referred to as a Hughes 300 or Schweizer).
This aircraft is slightly bigger and more stable than the R22 but costs
more per hour. Look at paying anything between £205 and £250 per hour
for that aircraft. If you are over 17 stone, then the R22 can be ruled
out due to weight limitations per seat! I know of certain places which
would do a full time four week course, Mon-Fri.'s, and the cost can be
less than £210 an hour including VAT. Also, some schools add on the
landing fee to the hourly rate. (up to £25 at some airfields) Check to
see if this is included or not.
A PPL(H) will therefore cost in the region of about £11k to £15k. Hope
this helps but do be aware, helicopter flying is very addictive.:-)
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