Introductory PPL(H) courses

For those serious about wanting to learn to fly a Helicopter we offer 2 longer length courses designed to take you through the basics and set you on the path to your very own Private Pilot’s Licence. For a full PPL(H) you will be required to complete a minimum of 45 hours of flight training. All flying time during our lessons counts towards a PPL(H).The PPL(H) will allow you to pilot your own helicopter or hire one of our fleet.

All our instructors are CAA approved and we make sure that the training is geared to your pace.

Our flights are sold on a voucher basis. Vouchers are valid for 9 months from date of purchase, can be transferred to another person/date but are not refundable. Our flights operate from Redhill Aerodrome 7 days a week subject to availability. Please see our ‘Full Terms and Conditions‘.

CPL(H) Commercial Course

EBG Helicopters specialise in flight training and have been teaching people to fly for over twenty-five years since 1999. We are proud of the service we offer and of our success rate. We provide a personal service and will always do our best to make sure that you enjoy your time with us.

We’re based at Redhill Aerodrome, which is located in one of the busiest airspaces in the world between Gatwick and Heathrow Airports. Completing your CPL course in such a busy environment will prove invaluable to your career as a commercial pilot.

We have a wide variety of helicopters available for use during your CPL course. We operate both piston and turbine aircraft for training and commercially. Our training fleet consists of Two piston-engine Guimbal Cabri G2s,Two Robinson R22s, and Two Robinson R44s. All our helicopters are all dual-controlled and accommodate both you and your instructor in heated comfort.

R44 / G2 / R22

Before you begin your CPL(H) course.

As a PPL(H) licence holder you will already be able to pilot your own helicopter or hire one of our fleet for self-fly hire and hour building. EBG can provide reduced rates for hour building subject to status.

We can recommend modular courses for the CPL and ATPL if required.
We recommend obtaining a class One medical before starting the CPL(H) course.

International Students are very welcome; we can even organise accommodation for your stay if needed.

There are a number of requirements associated with obtaining a CPL(H) licence:

Type Ratings

If you already have your PPL(H) or CPL(H) and would like to train on a different type of aircraft we can offer complete Type Rating courses tailored to your requirements. Depending on your level of experience and qualifications courses start from three flight hours with ground school and a one hour flight test, upwards.

International Students are welcome, we have experience in license conversions inside and outside of EASA.

Type ratings we currently provide are listed below:

Robinson R22
Guimbal Cabri G2
Robinson R44
Eurocopter EC120
Airbus H120
Bell 206
Jet Ranger
Eurocopter AS350
Airbus H125