Private Helicopter License Training 

The holder of an Private Pilot Helicopter License may act as pilot-in-command or co-pilot for any type of helicopter endorsed on one's license

AGE: Candidates must be 17 years of age
 
MEDICAL FITNESS:     Assessed as fit to hold a Category 3 Aviation Medical
 
KNOWLEDGE:

Applicants shall have completed a minimum of 40 hours of groundschool as outlined by Transport Canada

As well, successful completion of Transport Canada’s two written examinations for issue of the private  Pilot License
EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 45 hours of flight training in helicopters which shall include the following:
                 17 hours dual instruction, including:
                          3 hours cross country flight training and 
                          5 hours instrument training
                 12 hours solo flying, including:
                          5 hours cross country with a flight of 
                           at least 100 Nm and at least two stops
                           other than points of departure
 
SKILL: Successful completion of a flight test to the standard outlined in the applicable Transport Canada Flight Test Guide
   
COST OUTLINE:
45 hours in R22 @ $480/ hour                        $ 21,600
Groundschool 400
Books and Equipment 300
Licensing Fee 55
Written Exam Fee 105
Flight Test Fee 300
Medical Exam 200
   
Minimum Cost $ 22,960