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Helicopter Flight Course

Flight Training Organization (IT.ATO.0030)

The primary objective of Eurotech Flight Training School is to enable its students to obtain the Private Pilot License for helicopters (PPL(H)) and, upon request, the Commercial Pilot License (CPL(H)) according to the PART-FCL standard. With the PPL(H), the student acquires privileges allowing them to act as a private helicopter pilot for single-engine non-commercial flights, in accordance with visual flight rules (VFR). With the Commercial Helicopter Pilot License (CPL(H)), the pilot can engage in aerial work, public passenger transport, instructing flights, and rescue flights as a professional pilot.

 

The Eurotech ATO is authorized to conduct the following courses:

Integrated Commercial Pilot License with Instrument Rating (CPL(H)/IR(H))

Flight Instructor for helicopters (F.I.(H)) qualification course

Flight Instructor for helicopters (F.I.(H)) renewal and reintegration (Refresher Seminar)

Instrument Rating (IR) for helicopters (IR(H))

Night Rating for helicopters (H)

Modular Distance Learning Airline Transport Pilot License for helicopters (ATPL(H))

Modular Distance Learning ATPL(H)/IR(H)

Conversion from national license to Part FCL

Mountain flying qualification courses (according to national regulations)

Type Rating on Robinson R22, Robinson R44, Airbus AS350, Airbus EC120, Bell B206, Guimbal Cabrì G2

Type Rating on Agusta A109 and AW109

Private Pilot License for helicopters (PPL(H) )

The training for obtaining the license consists of theoretical-practical contents.


Theoretical Training

The ATO ensures to provide each student with all the necessary educational materials for the course. Videoconference lessons are also scheduled at the new theory classroom at the Caiolo base (SO). The course consists of approximately 100 hours of theory, distributed across the following subjects:

 
  • Aeronautical regulations
  • General knowledge of aircraft
  • Performance and planning
  • Human performance and limitations
  • Meteorology
  • Navigation
  • Operational procedures
  • Principles of flight

Flight Training

As stipulated by PART FCL at point FCL.210.H, to obtain the PPL(H) license, it is necessary to have completed at least 45 (*) flight hours, including:

 
  • 25 hours of dual-command flight instruction
  • 10 hours of solo flight

Flight hours should be booked 1 or 2 days in advance, with the possibility of flying even on holidays, weather permitting. Additionally, the course includes practical lessons in IMC/S and, for those using the Robinson for the proficiency check, the required Safety Course.

(*) NOTE: To obtain the PPL(H) license with the Robinson R22, a total of 50 flight hours is required. The PPL(H) course can be completed using Robinson R22, Robinson R44, and Guimbal Cabrì G2 helicopters.

Modular CPL(H)

The training for obtaining the Commercial Pilot License for helicopters (CPL(H)) consists of both a theoretical and a practical component.

Following the Private Pilot License for helicopters (PPL(H)) and reaching 155 flight hours, the pilot can enroll in a course that includes 35 hours of flight with an instructor and dedicated theoretical lessons. The helicopters used for all training sessions are: Robinson R22 Beta/Beta II and Guimbal Cabrì G2.


Theoretical Training

To be agreed upon based on the needs of the students. Typically, 2/3 hours one evening per week, concentrating specific lessons at the end of the program on exam quiz preparation. The theoretical lessons take place at the bases in Caiolo, Bresso, Castelnuovo di Porto (ROME), and via videoconference.

Flight Training

Flights available 7 days a week, including holidays, upon reservation. Additionally, 20-minute trial flights are available upon reservation.

Integrated CPL(H)

An integrated CPL(H) course is also available.

The CPL(H) license with only 135 flight hours, as detailed in the attached information. The helicopters used for training sessions are Robinson R22 Beta/Beta II and Guimbal Cabri G2.


Theoretical Training

To be agreed upon based on the needs of the students. Typically, 2/3 hours one evening per week, focusing specific lessons at the end of the program on exam quiz preparation. The theoretical lessons take place at the bases in Caiolo, Bresso, Castelnuovo di Porto (ROME), and through videoconference.

Flight Training

Flights available 7 days a week, including holidays, upon reservation. Additionally, 20-minute trial flights are available upon reservation.

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Registration

Documents and Requirements

To obtain the Private Pilot License, the student must be at least 17 years old (registration and start of the course at 16 years) and submit the following documentation:

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  1. Psychophysiological fitness: a medical examination of the 1st degree (required for obtaining the commercial license) or 2nd degree (sufficient for the private license) at the Angelo Mosso Legal Medical Institute in Milan, Viale dell’Aviazione, 1/B, with mandatory reservation (tel. 02-73903838), submitting the introduction letter from FTO Eurotech, a personal application to the Authority, and 2 variable bank transfers depending on the selected category.
  2. School enrollment form
  3. Admission application to ENAC (National Civil Aviation Authority)
  1. Photocopy of ID and Tax Code (C.F.)
  2. A self-certification of birth
  3. Police clearance

No specific educational requirements are needed to attend the course.

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EUROTECH Helicopter Services
Via Valeriana, 8
23010 Caiolo (SO) Italy

+39 0342 354013
info@eurotecheli.com

P.IVA 00669210148
REA Sondrio n° 47013
Cap. Soc. int. vers. € 80.000

Caiolo
Via Valeriana 8
23010 Caiolo (SO)

Elisuperficie Flytech
N 46° 9' 31" / E 9° 48' 38"

Bresso
Viale Antonio Gramsci 1
20091 Bresso MI

Aeroporto
45°32.5′N 9°12.2′E

Roma Nord Capena
Via di Scorano snc
00060 CAPENA Roma

Elisuperficie
N 42° 7' 13" / E 12° 36' 6"

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