Bell 47
Learn in a legend.
An iconic helicopter with high visibility, teaching students precise RPM control.
Helicopter flight training · Adelaide
Learn to fly helicopters in Adelaide.
Trained right, flown right, no hours wasted.
From first hover to first job.
Learn in a classic Bell 47 or a Robinson R44, from trial flight to instructor rating. All in one friendly Adelaide school.
Courses
Your climb, one step at a time.
Start with a single lesson or go all the way to teaching others. Every step builds on the last.
Trial flight Start here
Helicopter flight experience.
Trial flight info packNo flying experience required.
- Pre-flight briefing with your instructor
- Hands on the controls in the air, trying the hover, choosing between the Bell 47 and the R44
Private licence (PPL)
Fly yourself, your friends and your family.
- At least 17 years old when the licence is issued
- CASA Class 2 medical
- Minimum 50 hours
- Pass the CASA PPL theory exam and flight test
Commercial licence (CPL)
Professional pathway.
- At least 18 years old when the licence is issued
- CASA Class 1 medical
- Minimum 105 hours
- Pass 7 CASA theory exams and the flight test
Low-level rating
Advanced operational flying.
- Hold a helicopter pilot licence
- Complete a minimum of 5 hours low-level flight training
- Pass the low-level flight test
Flight instructor rating
Learn to teach the next generation.
- At least 250 hours as a pilot in a helicopter before training starts
- An approved PMI course or teaching qualification
- Complete 33.5 hours of flight training
- Pass the CASA PIRC exam
- Pass the flight instructor flight test
Choose your helicopter
R44
Train in the workhorse.
Modern comfort, and the most common helicopter in the light commercial and tourism market.
Straight talk
The two questions everyone asks.
How much will it cost, and will I get a job?
01 / Cost
Upfront pricing model to assist in your budgeting.
Learning to fly helicopters is a big investment, and we won't pretend otherwise. Our upfront pricing sets out the hours, exams and fees for each course, so you can plan your budget with no surprises. Request an info pack for the full breakdown.
02 / Jobs
An honest plan for your first job.
Helicopter flying is a small world, and first jobs often come through people you trained with. We'll be straight with you about the market and help you plan the hours and ratings that get you hired.
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