Heliflight have been training helicopter pilots since 1996. With eleven instructors, including two chief instructors and two flight examiners we are well equipped to provide you with comprehensive training from an initial private Pilot’s licence (PPL) through to Instructor ratings.

We are conveniently situated at five airports: Coventry, Gloucestershire, Cranfield, Redhill and Halfpenny Green, near Wolverhampton. We have a range of helicopters you can train in from Robinson R22’s to Robinson R44’s and Bell 206 Jet Rangers when you want to fly a turbine machine.

So what’s involved in learning to fly a helicopter and what opportunities lie ahead once you are qualified? The first step is to obtain a Private Pilot’s Licence. This is a qualification that allows you to fly a specific type of helicopter and it is recognised throughout Europe. The licence allows you to fly for fun and take your friends and family out and about. You can progress to qualify to fly bigger helicopters, learn to fly at night, and get an instrument rating.

If you want to fly helicopters for a living you need to train for a commercial licence. This licence permits you to be paid for flying helicopters and requires some additional training. You must have your PPL and a total of 155 hours of flying under your belt before you begin the course.

Beyond the commercial licence is the Instructor rating. This rating allows you to train students for their private pilot’s licence. Instructors are always in demand, so this can be a good qualification to have if you want to work in the industry.