Private helicopter pilot certificate (pplh)
Obtention requirements

Minimum aged of 17 years-old.
To be declared in good health at the aeronautic visit class 1 or class 2 (certified doctor)
To pass the theoretical exam (5 subjects, 120 MCQ, 75% for each subject)
A minimum of 45 hours instruction for an inexperienced trainee.
39 hours for aircraft pilots (if 60 hours and more as an aircraft commander).
Pass the practical exam (approximately 2 hours flight).

Training program


Theoretical training.
At least 25 hours in double command.
At least 10 hours solo flight including:
5 hours navigation with a navigation of 100 NM with two landings on two different plateforms
 

Payment conditions

Flight hour with instructor :
  • Training Robinson R22
    • 440 € TTC
  • Training Robinson R44
    		•
    670 € TTC
  • Training Colibri EC120B
    • 1000 € TTC
  • Training Ecureuil B2
    • 1200 € TTC
    One hour flight rental :
  • Rental Robinson R22
    • 380 € TTC
  • Rental Robinson R44
    		•
    650 € TTC
    Additional theoretical lesson :
    50 € TTC
    Yearly prorogation
    (We advise you to prorogate within the 3 months prior to the expiry date)


    Two dates to remember: the expiry date of the medical certificate and of each type certificate obtained

    • To have a valid aeronautic medical certificate
    • To have experienced 2 hours flight as a double command pilot or board commander on the helicopter type during the validity period...
    • To comply a skills test on the type of helicopter to prorogate.
    Cannes
    		Nice
    		Lyon
    Aéroport de Cannes Mandelieu
    Hangar 5
    06150 Cannes La Bocca

    Phone :33 (0)4 93 90 40 70
    Fax:33 (0)4 93 90 40 80     		Aéroport de Nice
    06206 Nice cedex

    Terminal T1 et T2 :
    Phone :33 0(4) 93 21 48 60
    Fax:33 (0)4 93 21 48 61     		Aéroport de Lyon Bron
    Hangar 5
    69500 Bron cedex

    Phone :33 (0)4 78 26 16 03
    Fax:33 (0)4 78 26 70 97