Experience your first flight lesson with an experienced instructor. You will learn how to operate the helicopter controls and will get to fly along the beautiful Sydney Harbour! Loved it? That lesson counts towards your training! Caution: Helicopter flying is extremely addictive.

Take to the skies with the Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL-H), the perfect starting point for those who want to fly helicopters for fun. This licence gives you the freedom to enjoy personal helicopter flights and can be enhanced with a range of endorsements to expand where and how you fly. Whether it’s exploring the skies solo or sharing the experience with friends, the RPL is your first step into aviation.

• Minimum of 16 years old at time of licence issue

• General English Language Assessment

• RPL Knowledge exam (set by CASA)

• Minimum 25 hours of flight training in our Cabri G2 or Robinson R44 (allow 35 hours)

• Aviation medical clearance required for solo flight lessons and licence issue

• RPL Flight test for licence issue

• Additional endorsements include Controlled Aerodrome, Controlled Airspace, Flight Radio and Recreational Navigation

Take your flying to the next level with the Private Pilot Licence (PPL-H). As the step up from the Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL-H), this course allows you to fly helicopters privately throughout Australia in both piston and turbine aircraft.

With comprehensive training in navigation, air law, meteorology, and controlled airspace operations, you’ll develop the skills and confidence to become a safe, skilled, and independent pilot. Whether flying solo or taking friends and family on unforgettable journeys, the PPL is your key to the skies, helicopter style.

• Minimum of 17 years old at time of licence issue

• General English Language Assessment

• PPL Knowledge exam (set by CASA)

• Minimum 40 hours of flight training (allow 55 hours) including a minimum of 10 hours solo flight

• Aviation medical clearance required for solo flight lessons and licence issue

• PPL Flight test for licence issue
   

Dreaming of a career in aviation or looking to advance your helicopter skills? The Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL-H) is the next step towards becoming a professional helicopter pilot. With a CPL, you’ll be qualified to fly in both commercial operations and private flights across Australia, opening doors to careers in tourism, charter services, aerial work, agriculture, and emergency response. Fly every day, once a month or anywhere in between, the choice is yours for most of the course. 

• Minimum of 18 years old at time of licence issue

• General English Language Assessment

• Seven CPL Knowledge exams (set by CASA, all of which must be completed within 24 months of passing the first exam)

• Minimum 105 hours of flight training

• Aviation medical clearance required for solo flight lessons and licence issue

• CPL Flight test for licence issue

Take your helicopter flying career further with the Low Level Rating, the essential qualification for aerial mustering, sling operations, and winching work. This specialised training equips you with the skills and confidence to fly safely at low altitudes, operating in close proximity to the ground, trees, and fixed structures.

• Minimum PPL or CPL licence

• Minimum 10 hours of flight training

• Low Level Rating flight test for rating issue

There’s nothing quite like the thrill of flying a helicopter over the city lights at night. The Night VFR (Visual Flight Rules) Rating equips you with the skills, confidence, and operational knowledge to safely conduct helicopter flights after dark.

This course focuses on night flight procedures, risk management, and operational planning, ensuring you are fully prepared to navigate and fly safely when the sun goes down.

• Minimum PPL or CPL licence

• Minimum 10 hours of flight training

• Night VFR Flight test for rating issue

If you’ve mastered flying piston helicopters and are ready to progress, the Gas Turbine Engine Endorsement is your next step. This endorsement teaches you the fundamentals of turbo-shaft engines and their application in helicopters, preparing you to fly larger, more powerful turbine aircraft.

With specialist training in engine management, performance, and operational techniques, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to transition smoothly from piston-powered helicopters to modern turbine helicopters.

Ready to expand your skills and fly a different helicopter? Our Type Training and Aircraft Endorsements courses give you the knowledge and practical experience to safely operate a new aircraft type.

Through hands-on training in normal, abnormal, and emergency flight conditions, you’ll gain the confidence and skills required to manage your chosen helicopter type effectively and safely. Each endorsement is tailored to your aircraft of choice and conducted to CASA-approved standards.

• Guimbal Cabri G2

• Robinson R44

• Bell 206 JetRanger

• Eurocopter EC120 / Airbus H120

• Got another aircraft in mind? Chat to us!

We’re here to help keep you operating safely in our amazing skies.

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Staying current and confident is essential for every helicopter pilot. Our General Competency Training, Remedial Lessons, Currency Training, and Flight Reviews are designed to help you maintain your flying skills, refresh your knowledge, and meet CASA regulatory requirements.

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Whether you’re polishing up loose ends from earlier training, improving your handling in controlled airspace, or preparing for a flight review, our experienced instructors provide personalised support to keep you safe, skilled, and confident in the cockpit.

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We’re always delighted to help pilots increase and retain their skills.