We have a staff of dedicated, results-oriented teachers and instructors qualified to teach the various specialisations offered. We limit the number of students to 12-15 per class. The primary objective is to make certain that each and every student fully absorbs and understands the subject material. Multiple choice tests are conducted every Friday in order to determine whether or not the previous week's course work has been understood. This serves as a check on the individual student's general learning progress. Should special attention or assistance be required, it will be provided.

The school's location at a busy airport, provides a very relevant and challenging training environment.  The classroom experience is naturally balanced and integrated with daily practical exposure to such aspects as radio communications, air traffic control (ATC), safety procedures, traffic patterns and an awareness of one's relation to other aircraft in the same airspace, among other learning experiences.

There are also field bases and training areas used for practical development of advanced skills in such specialties as mountain flying and various "bush" and confined area operations.  Senior students are also given the opportunity to fly as "trainees" with our transport department on "real" commercial operations when suitable and possible.

JAA - Joint Aviation Authorities is the common European Aviation Authority that sets the rules and regulations (JAR-Joint Aviation Regulations) for all aviation activities, including training and licences, in more than 30 European countries.

FAA - Federal Aviation Administration is the American (US) aviation authority that sets the rules and regulations (FAR-Federal Aviation Regulations) for all aviation activities, including training and licences, in the USA.

CAA - Civil Aviation Authority is the national civil aviation authority in a specific country responsible for enforcement and administration of the country´ aviation laws, regulations, licences and activities. In Norway, this authority is the N-CAA.

ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization is a UN-body responsible for the basic international aviation regulatory framework and multilateral agreements for all worldwide civil aviation activities.  Its policies and regulations are agreed upon, adhered to and sanctioned by all UN-member states, although some national exemptions exist.

EHC integrated training for the CPL-H takes one year, full time, on average.

EHC has two dormitories with modest, but acceptable standards at the airport.  They have fully furnished single rooms for 16 students and shared living rooms, kitchen and sanitary facilities. In addition, we rent four fully furnished and equipped modern houses in the nearby town of Sandefjord (10 min. by car) each house can accommodate 4-5 persons. Rental prices in 2007 approx. NOK. 2 - 2.500 per month.

To qualify for ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot Licence), the candidate must have at least 1000 hours flight time of which at least 350 hours multi-crew (second officer) together with 250 hours PIC, 200 hours navigation, 70 hours IFR and 100 hours night flying. In addition, there is a requirement for ATPL theoretical education and a passed written exam.

According to the JAR-FCL 2 (Helicopters) requirements, you will need at least 45 hours of approved flying training to qualify for PPL-H. Judging from long experience, however, we observe that most students will need the full 45 hours to achieve a safe, comfortable level of flying skills - and perhaps even more.

With several PPL-students simultaneously, it is sometimes possible to arrange intensive weekend courses in PPL theory at Torp Airport.  We always find a solution.

EHC can tailor flexible arrangements for PPL-students theoretical teaching and flying training to suit the needs and availability of the student. Due to training continuity, steady learning progress and lesson retention, however, we recommend that the student not stretch the process over an excessively long period of time.

NOTE: Self study can be supplemented with "Distance Learning" via the internet and/or "one on one" or classroom instruction at EHC.