What is helicopter?
A helicopter is a type of rotorcraft in which lift and thrust are supplied by horizontally spinning rotors. This allows the helicopter to take off and land vertically, to hover, and to fly forward, backward and laterally
How Much Does It Cost To Learn To Fly A Helicopter In South Africa?
| COST | AMOUNT |
|---|---|
| 15 Hours @ R414.00 (minimum by law) | R5 250 |
| 3 Dual hours on PA28-161 @ R2 050 | R6 150 |
| 2 Hours @ R350 – Ground Evaluation/Test | R700 |
| PPL Kit including all PPL notes (without Headsets) | R6 544 |
How long does it take to get a helicopter license in South Africa?
The Minimum Requirements for helicopter training in South Africa are 17 Years or older. Class II Aviation Medical.
50 hours Training, Including compulsory 15 hours Solo Time and 5 Hours of cross-country navigation.
How much does it cost to do helicopter license?
To earn your private pilot license, you can expect to pay about R449.22 to R598.95 per hour when training with a non -university flight school.
This will likely add up to around R149738.59 to R224607.89total. This is just for your private helicopter pilot’s license
How much are pilots paid in South Africa?
The average pilot salary in South Africa is R 312 000 per year or R 160 per hour.
Entry-level positions start at R 174 000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to R 6 534 000 per year.
How long does it take to learn to fly helicopter?
On average, a helicopter private pilot certificate takes 2 4 months full-time training.
A commercial helicopter pilot certificate can then take another 2 6 months. For most students, completing a full-flight training program of PPL, CPL, CFI & CFII takes 8 12 months.
What qualifications do I need to be a helicopter pilot?
hold a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
be over 18 years of age.
pass the Civil Aviation Authority medical before you can take a course – the medical includes tests on your fitness, hearing and vision.