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To
begin your new pastime or career as a Helicopter
Pilot it is as easy as taking one of our obligation
free Trial Introductory Flights. During the
30-minute flight with an Instructor, you will
be at the controls of a Robinson R22 Helicopter.
Before your flight your Instructor will brief
you on what to expect and what controls you
are able to use during flight. Upon completion
of your flight, you will have a better understanding
of helicopters as well as experience the thrill
of vertical flight. Please do not hesitate
to ask any questions about your experience.
We want this to be memorable, whether the
outcome is going to be a licence or not! |
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Our
school uses the Robinson R22 for the majority
of its training. Endorsements in other aircraft
type may be arranged. You may use your own
aircraft at a discounted rate. |
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You
are not expected to understand everything
on your first flight. On every flight you
undertake you will be given a briefing by
the Instructor as to what to expect and
what is going to be covered in that lesson.
Please do not hesitate to ask any questions
at any time. We would prefer you ask as
many questions as possible, and remember,
safety is our first priority. Over the next
few lessons you will learn how to inspect
the aircraft before flight, refuelling,
obtaining weather etc.
At the end of every flight, you will have
a de-brief with your Instructor. An instructional
sheet will be completed by the Instructor
stating what was covered in the lesson and
how you performed. It should then be signed
by both you and the Instructor, and filed
in your Student File. Your Log Book is your
responsibility to keep updated after every
flight. |
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Your
flight test entails reviewing everything you
have learnt prior to getting you to the Testing
stage. You will be given a designated route
the day before your test, you must do a pre-flight,
lodge a flight plan and await your Testing
Officer. The flight test will be conducted
by a CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority)
Flight Operations Instructor or a delegate
(Authorised Training Officer). |
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Upon
passing your Flight Test you will have your
log book certified by your Testing Officer,
who will review your levels of attainment
in both the theory and practical aspects of
your course. If the Testing Officer is satisfied
you have achieved a satisfactory level, he
will provide a report for submission to the
Licence Issuing Authority, CASA. |
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Training
Introductory Flight: AUS$330* (approximately
30 minutes)
(Robinson R22).
Aviation Medical:
POA. Consult a Designated Aviation Medical
Examiner for an accurate costing.
Aviation Documents, Maps &
Pilot supplies:
Approximately AUS$600*.
Flight Training:
•Private Licence AUS$500.00* per engine
hour (Robinson R22).
•Commercial Licence AUS$400.00* per
engine hour (Robinson R22). There is a reduced
cost from Commercial Licence flight training
because this training does not attract GST
charges.
Advanced Flight Training:
POA.
(This will depend on the aircraft type used
and the experience level of the pilot).
Bi-Annual Flight Review:
•AUS$150 + GST per engine hour
using your own aircraft.
•AUS$500 + GST per engine hour using
our aircraft (Robinson R22) - includes instructor
and briefings.
Landing Charges:
$8* per engine hour.
* GST Inclusive
All prices are subject to change without
notice. |
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When
making a booking for training flights, including
Training Introductory Flights (TIF) a deposit
of $45.00 is required. This deposit will
be deducted from the final training fee.
If a student cancels a training flight
booking within 24 hours of the scheduled
flight time or the student fails to attend
on the scheduled date and time of the lesson,
a cancellation fee of $45.00 will apply.
Pre-paid deposits will not be refunded in
this circumstance. The cancellation fee
helps to defray administration costs. |
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Cairns
Helicopter School reserves the right to
cancel a training flight due to weather.
Training flights will be run in any weather
except for those days when the weather is
deemed unsuitable for the training sequence
or unsafe. This includes conditions such
as excessive wind or rain at the scheduled
time of your flight.
If there is a forecast for inclement weather,
the student should call our office (4034
9000) the morning of the scheduled lesson.
The Chief Flying Instructor will indicate
whether the student is able to fly. If the
Chief Flying Instructor cancels the flight,
he will try to reschedule the training.
If the student cancels the flight, or fails
to attend, when the Chief Flying Instructor
has indicated that the student is able to
fly, the cancellation fee will apply. |
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There are
two main options - Private Helicopter
Licence (PPL-H) or Commercial
Helicopter Licence (CPL-H).
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This licence allows you
to fly solo in the local
training area under supervision.
Your licence will be issued
by CASA (Civil Aviation
Safety Authority) or a delegate
approved under CAR 5.09
ie. Chief Flying Instructor
or Authorised Training Officer.
You will be required to
complete the necessary form
prior to receiving licence.
See your Instructor for
the form. You must have
completed a Class 2 Medical
before receiving your Student
Pilot's Licence.
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This licence enables you
to fly privately in a helicopter
for which you are licensed.
A private licence holder
cannot be paid as a pilot.
To obtain this licence
you must be at least 17
years old, have a pass in
the required theory
and flight test, complete
the required flight training
syllabus (a minimum of 50
hours) and hold a valid
Class 2 Medical
certificate.
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If you wish to be a professional
pilot this is the one for
you.
This licence enables you
to fly commercially in a
helicopter for which you
are licensed. Hence you
may be paid as a commercial
pilot if employed or operating
under an Air Operators Certificate.
To obtain this licence
you must be at least 18
years old, have a pass in
the required theory
and flight test, complete
the required flight-training
syllabus and hold a valid
Class 1 Medical
certificate. The flight-training
syllabus requires a minimum
of 125 hours. This may be
reduced to 105 hours if
the last 30 hours are completed
in 3 consecutive months.
Exemptions to the minimum
hours are available if you
already hold aeroplane or
helicopter licences, either
an overseas or an Australian
licence. Our staff can assist
you with information on
this exemption.
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Cairns
Helicopter School conducts
ab-initio (beginner) flight
training in our modern Robinson
R22 helicopter.
Turbine
Helicopter Endorsements,
Sling Operations, Low Level
and Mustering Flying training
are some of the advanced
flight training we can offer,
special arrangements may
be necessary.
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Conducted
by special arrangement
and conditions apply.
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This
course teaches you
to safely fly a helicopter
at low level in accordance
with the Visual Flight
Rules (VFR). This
course entails a minimum
of 5 hours of flight
training.
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This
course teaches you
how to safely fly
and operate a turbine
engine helicopter
such as the Bell 206.
The hours required
are a minimum of 5
hours (if no turbine
experience held).
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Firstly
you must be endorsed
on the machine type
that is used in the
training. This course
teaches you how to
safely conduct operations
whilst lifting external
loads (sling loads).
Hours required are
"to the required
standard" but
usually 5 hours depending
on the pilots' skill
level and hours flown
on the type of helicopter.
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This
review is conducted
as required and it
is suggested that
you book early.
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This
endorsement is required
by those pilots wishing
to muster cattle in
the Australian Outback.
The endorsement is
very demanding, and
will require a minimum
of 10 hours. However
the final amount of
time spent in training
will be determined
by our highly skilled
and knowledgeable
Heli-Mustering Instructor,
as this endorsement
is the most critical
due to the type of
low level flying required.
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obtain a conversion licence you
must have a pass in the required
theory and flight test, complete
the required flight-training syllabus
and hold a valid Class 1 Medical
certificate. |
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The
flight-training syllabus
requires a minimum of
80 hours. This may be
reduced to 70 hours if
the last 30 hours are
completed in 3 consecutive
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The
flight-training syllabus
requires a minimum of
70 hours. This may be
reduced to 60 hours if
the last 30 hours are
completed in 3 consecutive
months. |
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Payment of
deposit or training fees can be made
with Cash, Master Card, Visa Card,
Bank Card, Diners, American Express,
Cheque or deposit funds into our Bank
Account. |
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To book a
flight contact
the school.
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