Student Information
Courses & Training
Integrated CPL(H) with IR Theory
750+ hours of ATPL(H) IR theoretical knowledge training (6 months)
135 hours of practical flight training (6-9 months)
Total duration: 12-15 months
Integrated CPL(H)/IR
750+ hours of ATPL(H) IR theoretical knowledge training (6 months)
180 hours practical flight training (9-12 months)
Includes Multi-Engine Type Rating on AW109E & Instrument Rating
Total duration: 15-18 months
Modular PPL(H) / CPL(H) / IR(H)
PPL(H): Average 60 flight hours (External training required)
Structured Hours Building to 155 total flight hours
ATPL Theory Exams via our new Modular ATPL(H) IR Ground School
CPL(H) Training: 35 flight hours
Type Ratings & Advanced Training
AW109E Type Rating
Single to Multi-Engine IR
PBN Training Course
Qualified military pilot IR
Multi-Crew Conversion
TRI/IRI
FAA/ICAO IR Conversion
Fixed to Rotary conversion
Night Rating and Instrument Renewals
For further information on your course, email us directly or come to one of our open days!
Facilities
Gloucestershire Airport
Castle Air Academy underwent a comprehensive renovation in 2024, upgrading our facilities to deliver superior training standards. Our state-of-the-art environment includes multiple classrooms, briefing and planning rooms, smart technology, an AW109E simulator, and a fully equipped breakroom, ensuring you have everything needed for effective learning.
Conveniently located at Gloucestershire Airport, Castle Air Academy is easily accessible and is less than 20 minutes from both Cheltenham and Gloucester city centers.
Our prime location at Gloucestershire Airport offers ideal conditions for instrument training, featuring ILS, NDB, GPS, and RNAV capabilities. This allows us to conduct all aspects of instrument rating on-site, eliminating the need for travel. This setup reduces positioning costs for students and maximises training time, focusing on performing approaches rather than commuting between airports.
Events
Open Days
Our open days provide the opportunity for you to see the facilities that you will be training and meet our instructors. You will be able to ask questions and find out more what Castle Air can offer you.
- Pilot Career’s Live London, Heathrow – Saturday 22nd March
- Castle Air Academy Open Day – End of May
- Pilot Career’s Live Manchester – Saturday 12th July
- Spring intake (25-01) – March 31st 2025
- Autumn intake (25-02) – Late September 2025
Aero-Medical Centre (AeMC)
