Flight Training

• Our Flight Training Unit
• Commercial Licence Requirements
• Private Licence Requirements
• Flight Training Information Package
• Potential Student Information Form
• Underwater Egress Training

Flight Training Unit

• Utilize the R22 Beta II, the first to be registered in Canada, which provides the following advantages;
• added performance at altitude
• greater power reserve
• same airframe and limits as the R22 Beta, the worlds most popular training helicopter.
• Flight school always has access to new equipment
• Overhaul facility gives Pilot Trainees access to aircraft in various stages of repair, with our knowledgeable maintenance staff ready and willing to answer any questions.
• Commercial Pilot Trainees obtain Industry exposure through E & B's Charter Operation
• Experienced, factory trained Instructor Pilots provide comprehensive training

If you would like some more information about our school, or have any questions about helicopter aviation, please feel free to email us, or send a message to one of our departments.

Requirements for a Commercial Licence

• Must be eighteen years of age
• Obtain a Category 1 Medical
• Accumulate 100 hours of flight time, of which
  • 55 hours must be with an instructor
  • 35 hours must be solo
• Attend 80 hours of commercial ground school
• Achieve 60% on a written examination (CPHEL)
• Demonstrate ability on a practical flight test
• Reference CARs 421.31

Requirements for Commercial Airplane Conversion

• Accumulate 60 hours of flight time, of which
  • 37 hours must be with an instructor
  • 23 hours must be solo
• Attend 20 hours of commercial helicopter ground school
• Achieve 60% on written examination (CHRAC)
• Demonstrate ability on a practical flight test
• Reference CARs 421.31

Requirements for a Private Licence

• Must be seventeen years of age
• Obtain a Category 3 Medical
• Accumulate 45 hours of flight time, of which:
  • 17 hours must be with an instructor
  • 12 hours must be solo
• Attend 40 hours of private ground school
• Achieve 60% on a written examination (PPHEL)
• Demonstrate ability on a practical flight test
• Reference CARs 421.27

• Accumulate 30 hours of flight time, of which:
  • 17 hours must be with an instructor
  • 8 hours must be solo
• Attend 20 hours of private helicopter ground school
• Achieve 60% on written examination (PHRAC)
• Demonstrate ability on a practical flight test
• Reference CARs 421.27

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