Helicopter Type Rating Course

COURSE OVERVIEW

    Castle Air Academy offers specific Type Rating training on the following helicopter types:

  • A109
  • AW109E
  • AW109S
  • AW109SP
  • AW109 TREKKER

The Academy also offers ‘differences’ training between the AW109E, AW109S, AW109SP & AW109 TREKKER helicopters, subject to the relevant Type Ratings held. The course consists of ground school and flying training. Flying time is dependent on your previous experience and ratings already held. There is also a skills test which will be tailored to specific requirements.

The course duration is between 2-3 weeks.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To start a course for the first issue of a twin engine helicopter, the applicant must have completed either ATPL(H) ground exams or hold a course completion certificate for a specific twin-engine pre-entry course (we can assist with how to achieve this

Have logged 70hrs Pilot in Command (PIC)

For an additional twin engine type rating, the applicant will need to have a current licence with another twin-engine type listed and medical

HELICOPTER TYPE RATING COURSE CONTENT

  • First Issue of a Twin Engine Type Rating:
  • 5 days of Technical Ground School
  • 8 hours of Flying

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