Commercial: A commercial licence (CPL) allows you to fly in a helicopter for financial reward (i.e. to work as a helicopter pilot). A minimum of 105 hours * flight training is required before you take a flight test. A Class 1 medical check certificate and a pass in 7 theory exams are also required. * (Last 30 hours need to be completed in 3 month period)
Location: The Gold Coast is one of Australia’s most popular tourist attractions and for good reason. The spectacular weather and scenic coast lines make for beautiful viewing from the air so why not learn to fly in this incredible environment.
From an aviation point of view, Gold Coast Airport proves to be a great starting point for all lessons as our students are exposed to controlled and non controlled airspaces early in their training. Some of your flying training will take you from the beaches in Queensland’s South East to the rolling mountainous areas of the Great Dividing Range to the west as part of your navigation training with us.
- Theory Commercial theory consists of seven exams: You must achieve 70% in all exams to pass, Airlaw requires 80%
- Aviation Law
- Aerodynamics
- Planning and Performance
- Meteorology
- Aircraft General Knowledge
- Navigation
- Human Factors and Limitations
There are two main options for you when it comes to the theory aspect of your licence:
- If you are lucky enough to be the kind of person who is self motivated, then self study may suit you.
- Alternatively you may be more suited to learning in a classroom situation. This option will allow you to be able to learn in a classroom type atmosphere. At this stage, we recommend AFT on the Sunshine Coast.
Previous experience?
You will be glad to know that no previous flying experience is needed before you start to learn to fly a helicopter. A sense of adventure and being prepared to put in a little effort is all you require. Previous flying experience, in most cases, will allow for a reduction in the amount of flying hours you will need to complete toward your helicopter pilots license.
Employment options
There are a variety of employment options available to a commercial helicopter pilot;
- General Charter (Aerial Work, Photography, Tours, etc)
- Fire Fighting
- Instructing
- Construction
- Corporate Charter
- Emergency Medical Services
- Agricultural and Mustering
TIF (Trial Introductory Flight)
We invite you to come in and take a TIF (Trial Introductory Flight) with us. This is a no obligation 35 minute initial training flight with one of our experienced instructors. The cost of this helicopter experience is only $345 (incl. GST).
These flights are designed to give you an insight into the feel of a helicopter first hand. These TIF’s consist of an initial briefing in a casual classroom environment to discuss the very basics of a helicopter and how they fly. Then it’s out in the helicopter to experience the feeling first hand!
We will issue you with a Trial Introductory Flight Certificate at the end of your flight!
AOC Holder – CLOUD NINE HELICOPTERS Pty Ltd
