CPL(A) to CPL(H)
Hello,
Does anyone know what requirements are needed to go from a UK FATPL(A) to a UK CPL(H)? I currently have a UK FATPL and 1000 hours on fixed wing aircraft, but would like to add a helicopter rating on my licence. What exams would I have to do? And how many training hours are required by the CAA before I can go for the helicopter GFT? Any information would be greatly appreciated. |
The only real answer is to contact the CAA and fill in an assessment form, (at cost), but i suspect it won't be much. Can't see why you wan't helicopter if you already have a plank license
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Redsilk,
Unless you have pots of money and just want to do it for fun, I must concur with Ack2Main! Stay bored, comfortable and richer! |
Guys,
I asked this question because I have been hired by a helicopter airline who will be paying for my conversion course from fixed wing to helicopter. I am not doing it for the heck of it. I am sure that there are peple who have gone from fixed wing to helicopter and vice versa. All I am asking is how much training I would have to do to qualify for the flight test. Would I have to go thru a set amount of training as required by the CAA or do I just fly until I am ready to take the test? Any useful information would be much appreciated, gents. RS |
reddo
I have been out of the UK scene for a while now but I think that you would have to do the Helicopter bit of all the ground exams (theory of flight, basic gas turbines if you haven't alraedy done it on planks). I also reckon that you will have to do 30-40 hours helicopter including all the GFTs. You will probably have to do Navs as well! As I say, I am not really in the UK scene now and my info may well be out of date. Try calling the CAA and speaking to Mike Fooks-Bale who heads up helicopter training. He is a ex Bristow man and is extremely practical and knows his stuff (not just the books either) |
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