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Flight instructor FI (H)

Implementation of JAR FCL-2 training regulations and high demand for new helicopter pilots, have caused a shortage of qualified helicopter instructors.

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EHC is an experienced Flight Training Organisation offering well-proven Flight Instructor courses and training in compliance with NCAA and JAA regulations.

FI-H admittance requirements according to JAR-FCL 2.335:

A candidate holding an ATPL-H or CPL-H must have acquired at least 250 flight hours of which 100 hours shall be as PIC (Pilot in Command).

A candidate holding a PPL-H must have acquired at least 300 flight hours of which 200 hours shall be as PIC. A candidate should be in compliance with knowledge requirements for CPL-H, ref. JAR-FCL 2.335 - AMC 2.470 (b).

The candidate shall have received at least 10 hours of instrument flight instruction of which not more than 5 hours in a ground based synthetic FTD (Flight Training Device or Flight Simulator) - FNPT ll (Flight Navigation Procedure Trainer).

The candidate shall have completed at least twenty (20) flight hours of navigation flying as PIC. The candidate shall have passed a selection check flight not later than six months before the course start-up per requirements in Appendix 3 of JAR-FCL 2.240.

The check flight shall be done with a Flight Instructor [qualified per JAR-FCL 2.330 (f)].

The selection flight shall provide information for an assessment of the candidate's suitability for Flight Instructor responsibilities and ability to complete the training.

Theory Training

Candidates shall prepare for a written examination following two weeks of self-study. After having successfully passed the examination, one week of comprehensive classroom instruction including written tests shall be undertaken.

Flight Training

Upon completion of theoretical training, the candidate starts on the Flight Training Programme. Flight Training normally lasts for four (4) weeks and consists of 30 flight hours of which 5 hours can be shared by two candidates (dual).

Flight Training Syllabus

  • General Handling
  • Navigation Flight Training
  • Night Flight Training
  • Bush Flight Training
  • Mountain Flight Training
  • General Requirements
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