Commercial Helicopter Pilot License Training
Take the first step towards your career in aviation!
If you are not already familiar with the requirements to achieve a commercial helicopter pilot license in Canada, please review the content below. There you will find the knowledge and required flying experience necessary to earn a commercial helicopter pilot license (CPL-H).
CPL-H Requirements
18 years of age and minimum education of Grade 12 or equivalent
Obtain a Category 1 Medical
Complete PSTAR exam (Procedures and Regulations exam)
Acquire a Restricted Radio Operator Certificate - Aeronautical
English proficiency evaluation
Complete 80 hours of ground school which includes topics such as air law, theory of flight, meteorology, navigation, human factors and flight operations.
Accumulate 100 hours total flight time with a minimum of 55 hours dual instruction and 35 hours solo practice. Flight training includes exercises such as straight and level flying, climbing and descending, turning, hovering, hovering manouvers, take-offs and landings, emergencies including autorotations, confined areas, navigation, basic instrument flying and operational flying techniques.
Achieve 60% or higher on a Transport Canada written exam (CPHEL)
Successful Flight Test!
Reference CARs 421.31
Details
Our training areas are in close proximity to the Grande Prairie Airport. We have a great landscape for commercial helicopter training and navigation which includes the prairies, muskeg, forest, as well as mountains all within range for an exciting yet challenging learning experience!
Price Summary
Books and supplies $550.00
Ground school $1,800.00
R44 flight time (100 hours) $85,000.00
Total $87,350.00
*This course is deductible from personal income tax for Canadian residents and is exempt from GST.
*Candidate is responsible for written and flight test fees.
Introductory Flight
If you are interested in learning more about the commercial helicopter pilot license course, Elevation Helicopters offers a one hour introductory flight where you will meet Mark, be provided with a course overview & take the controls of the helicopter!
Introductory flight price: $850.00