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JAA Helicopter Private

JAA Instrument Rating (H)

Course Summary

40 Hours FNPT II
10 Hours Helicopter + 2 Hour Test
Either Agusta 109 or Eurocopter AS355

Location – Cardiff Heliport
Timescale – 8 weeks
Simulator Cost - £350 + VAT per hour
Helicopter Cost – From £1200 + VAT per hour Estimated Course

Cost - £28,400 + VAT + CAA Examiner Fee

Helcopter AS109
helicopter AS355Simulator

The aim of the course is for pilots to achieve the level of proficiency necessary to operate Helicopters under IFR in accordance with ICAO PAN-OPS Document 8186. As well as undertaking 40 hours simulator flying and 10 hours in the helicopter plus your test, the IR(H) course also has a number of ground school lessons. Subjects covered include:-

  • GPS, SRA & PAR
  • VOR, NDB & DME
  • Holds & ILS
  • Emergencies & Failures
  • Jeppview
  • European IFR Rules

Simulator flying takes place on either an Agusta 109 (GAS78) or Eurocopter AS350/355 (COT96) – both are FNPT II.

Prior to commencing the course, the student needs to have undertaken a Multi Engine Type Rating course and also ensure that they meet the minimum course requirements.

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