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We provide several Type Rating & Differences Courses as follow:
• AS350/EC130 series
• AS355 series
• AS365/EC155 series
• Bell 212/412 series
• AW109E/S/Trekker/SP
• AW139
All the courses are performed by real helicopters plus certified FSTD’s where applicable.
• PPL(H), CPL(H), ATPL(H)
• Licence conversion from ICAO to EASA
• Revalidation
• Renewal
All the courses are performed by real helicopters plus certified FSTD’s where applicable.
• IR(H)
• Type Rating IR additional or extensions
Type Rating Courses at Hoverfly Academy
Hoverfly Academy offers high-quality Type Rating Courses led by experienced instructors to equip pilots with the necessary skills and certifications for specific aircraft types. Our comprehensive training includes:
Theoretical Ground Courses: Receive in-person or Computer-Based Training (CBT) covering essential theoretical knowledge required for type rating certification.
Practical Flight Courses: Gain hands-on experience using real helicopters and advanced Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTD) to enhance pilot proficiency, including managing real-life emergency scenarios effectively.
All our courses comply with EASA Operational Suitability Data (OSD) requirements or exceed them, ensuring the highest standards of training and certification.
Global Training Solutions
Hoverfly has partnered with leading Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD) providers worldwide to offer optimal training solutions tailored to our customers' needs. Our solution FSTDs are Full Flight Motion approved and certified by EASA, strategically located in Italy, France, Switzerland, Sweden, Finland, UAE, USA, and Malaysia.
Join Hoverfly Academy for Expert Type Rating Training
Whether you're pursuing a new aircraft type rating or seeking to enhance your piloting skills, Hoverfly Academy provides top-notch training programs designed to meet the demands of today's aviation industry. Join us and take your aviation career to new heights.
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Below we inform you about the training course of the PPL program.
You will have to go through ground training, a training of piloting techniques, and having overcome all the difficulties you will feel free to immerse yourself into your dreams.... You, you will be a ...... Pilot....
The course objective is to obtain the License EASA PPL(H) that will qualify you to exercise the duties of a Pilot in Command of helicopters used in non-commercial flights. In fact, the PPL License allows to fly also carrying passengers but exclusively for non-profit purposes.
Our PPL(H) course is carried out with the highly formative and widely used Robinson R22 Beta II helicopter and with our highly qualified instructors.
The course will be conducted at our base in Bellizzi, next to Salerno LIRI airport, and at the operating base of Templare Paestum Airfield in Capaccio (Salerno) or another base to be arranged.
1. Minimum enrollment age for the course: 16 years old.
2. Minimum age for license attainment: 17 years old.
3. I class medical certificate (certifies psychophysical suitability for the licenses that allow the exercise of professional flying activities) or II class (certifies psychophysical suitability for the licenses that allow the exercise of non-professional flying activities). You will need to undergo a second-class or first-class medical examination as prescribed by Enac policy.
After your request, through the website or another form of communication, the Training Academy Office, after contacting you, will transmit the contact to the Chief Instructor. The latter will invite you to our base for an introductory meeting, where structures and courses will be presented. In addition, it will be possible to take a 30-minute flight test at the cost of 250 euros plus VAT. The amount itself will be refunded following any future enrollment in the course.
Required documentation for the course enrollment
1. Copy of ID and business ID
2. Copy of any aeronautical qualifications possessed
3. If underage, written parental consent and parental ID
4. Passport photo
The theoretical course includes minimum n. 100 hours of theory divided into the following disciplines:
1. Aeronautical regulations
2. General notions about aircraft
3. Performance and planning
4. Human performance and limitations
5. Meteorology
6. Navigation
7. Operating procedures
8. Principle of flight
9. Communications
In support you will be provided with such detailed texts and materials:
Jeppesen bag
Professional kneeboard
Plotter pj-1 with goniometer
Aeronautical charts
Academic books:
L’elicottero (author: Giuseppe Spinelli)
Manuale di radiofonia (author: Piero Gigli)
Il pilota privato (author: Giancarlo Stretti)
Propulsione degli elicotteri (author: Vittorio Fiorini)
Meteorologia aeronautica (author: Giovanni Colella)
The course may be conducted in the classroom and partly also via remote training, whose modalities will be explained to you by our Training Academy Office or the instructor in charge.
The minimum activity to be performed for obtaining the license is 45 hours of flight time of which 35 hours are in dual command and 10 hours as Pilot-in-charge, including at least 5 hours of VFR navigation.
It will be the responsibility of the Training Academy Office to arrange with you the day and time for the flying activity, after the office has verified the availability of the vehicle and instructor.
The average duration of the course varies between 8 and 12 months. Theoretical examinations must be completed within 18 months of the first convocation. Periodic verifications will be carried out in order to keep constantly monitored the progress of your training by the instructors. At the end of the theoretical course, you will be subjected by the Chief Instructor to a test with the purpose of verifying your theoretical preparation and in case filling any gaps.
If this test is passed with more than 75%, the Training Academy Office will make the examination request.
You must be at least seventeen years of age and you must have completed a minimum of 45 hours of flight time to take the exams, subject to a pre-examination skill test conducted by the Chief Instructor who must verify whether at 45 hours of flight time you are ready to take the practical exam.
If successful, it will be the responsibility of the Training Academy Office to arrange the paperwork for booking the exam.
If you fail, the Chief Instructor will assign you additional training hours aimed at filling any gaps you may have shown.
After passing the exam, the Operative Office will provide you with the excerpt of flights to be reported in your Personal Logbook that will be delivered to you with your flight license. It will be the responsibility of the Training Academy Office to follow up on the paperwork for the release of the flight license after passing the exams, both theoretical and practical.
The course consists of both a theoretical and practical part of 45 hours of flight time. The total cost is € 23,000 (plus VAT if due). Any additional flight hours deemed necessary by the Chief Instructor will be charged at a cost per flight hour of €450 (plus Vat if due).
The above amount does not include the costs of booking theoretical exams, medical examination, final exam and examiner's fees.
Hoverfly Training Academy, thanks to a partnership with BNL Group BNP Paribas, offers support for the possible request of course financing.
Information about how to apply and information notes are attached and will be provided in detail by the Training Academy Office.
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Courses at Hoverfly Academy
Hoverfly Academy offers comprehensive Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) courses designed to enhance pilot proficiency and safety in challenging weather conditions. Our IFR courses include:
Theoretical Ground Courses: Receive in-depth instruction on IFR procedures, regulations, and navigation techniques through interactive classroom sessions or Computer-Based Training (CBT).
Practical Flight Training: Gain hands-on experience in flying under IFR conditions using state-of-the-art flight simulators and real aircraft, under the guidance of our experienced instructors.
Scenario-Based Training: Practice decision-making and situational awareness in various simulated scenarios, preparing you to handle real-world IFR flights with confidence.
Instrument Rating Certification: Obtain the necessary qualifications and endorsements to operate under IFR conditions, including Instrument Ratings (IR) and proficiency checks.
Advanced Training Facilities
Hoverfly Academy boasts advanced training facilities equipped with the latest flight simulation technology, providing a realistic and immersive training environment for IFR students. Our experienced instructors are dedicated to ensuring that every student receives personalized instruction and support throughout their training journey.
Prepare for IFR Flying with Hoverfly Academy
Whether you're a seasoned pilot looking to enhance your skills or a student pilot aspiring to fly under IFR conditions, Hoverfly Academy offers the training you need to succeed. Join us and elevate your flying abilities with our top-notch IFR courses.
Note: Please note that courses directly provided by Hoverfly are conducted at our facilities by our own staff. However, certain activities may be carried out at other organizations collaborating with Hoverfly, always under the supervision of our personnel. In any case, we invite you to contact us for further information regarding your specific needs.
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PPL(H) training
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PPL(H) ground school
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PPL(H) endorsement
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Private helicopter pilot certification
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PPL(H) navigation training
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PPL(H) solo flights
PPL(H) cross-country flights
IFR training
Instrument flight rules courses
IFR certification
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IFR ground school
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