NIGHT QUALIFICATION (HELICOPTER)
FLYING TRAINING/ EXPERIENCE
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants applying for a Night Qualification you must
produce evidence of having met the following flying
requirements:
• 100 hours of flight time as pilot of helicopters
after the issue of the PPL(H), including:
• 60 hours as Pilot in Command of helicopters;
and
• 20 hours cross-country flight.
The main features of the PPL(H) Night Qualification
Course are:
• 5 hours theoretical knowledge instruction;
• 10 hours dual helicopter instrument instruction -
this is in addition to any instrument instruction
completed prior to the course. The holder of an
IR(A) is credited 5 hours of this training;
• 5 hours helicopter night training, including 3
hours dual instruction and 5 solo night circuits.
Each circuit shall include a take-off and landing.
• The course must be completed within 6 months.