   
Great Lakes Helicopter is pleased to announce that we are "registered as a private career college under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005"
Diploma issued upon completion of Commercial Pilot-Helicopter program.
The Commercial Helicopter Licence course is designed for those who wish to pursue a career as a professional helicopter pilot.
Prerequisites
| 1 |
An applicant must be a Canadian Citizen, landed immigrant, or a person lawfully admitted to Canada for flight training. |
| 2 |
An applicant may commence flight training at any age, but must be 14 years of age prior to first solo, and 18 years of age for the issue of a Commercial Licence-Helicopter. |
| 3 |
Prior to first solo, an applicant must successfully complete a medical examination by a Transport Canada approved medical doctor. |
The Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter
| Age |
Minimum 18 years old |
| Medical |
Category 1 |
| Valid For |
1 year if holder is under 40
6 months if holder is 40 or over
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| Privileges |
A) The holder of a Commercial Pilot Licence-Helicopter may exercise the privileges of a Private Helicopter Licence; and
B) For the purpose of providing a Commercial Air Service,
i) Act as Pilot in Command of a helicopter for which the licence is endorsed, that is not required to be operated by more than one pilot
ii) Act as Co-pilot of a helicopter of any type for which the licence is endorsed |
| Knowledge |
80 hrs of ground school
Pass 100-question multiple-choice exam obtaining at least 60% in each of 4 subject areas as well as 60% in the overall exam. (CPHEL)
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| Experience |
Minimum 100hrs total helicopter time; with minimum 55 hrs dual flight time including 10 hrs (5 hrs may be simulator) of instrument time and 5 hrs of cross-country flight time.
Minimum 35 hrs solo flight time-including 10 hrs of cross-country flight time with 1 cross-country flight of not less than 2 hrs flight time from the point of departure and 3 full stop landings at points other than the point of departure. |
| Skill |
Pass a flight test of approximately 1.5 hrs. |
PRICE STRUCTURING FOR COMMERCIAL COURSE 2008 |
Package A:
| Ground School Tuition |
$1,500 |
| Pilot Study & Flight Kit |
$400 |
100 Hours Flight Training @ $460.00/hr
(On the Robinson R22) |
$46,000 |
| TOTAL |
$47,900 |
Package B:
| Ground School Tuition |
$1,500 |
| Pilot Study & Flight Kit |
$400 |
|
80 hours Flight Training @ $460.00/hr
(On the Robinson R22) |
$36,800 |
20 hours Turbine Flight Training @ $950.00/hr
(On the Bell Jet Ranger) |
$19,000 |
| TOTAL |
$57,700 |
Package C:
| Ground School Tuition |
$1,500 |
| Pilot Study & Flight Kit |
$400 |
|
50 hours Flight Training @ $460.00/hr
(On the Robinson R22) |
$23,000 |
40 hours Flight Training @ $700.00/hr
(On the Robinson R44) |
$28,000 |
10 hours Turbine Flight Training @ $950.00/hr
(On the Bell Jet Ranger) |
$9,500 |
| TOTAL |
$62,400 |
Package D:
| Ground School Tuition |
inclusive* |
| Pilot Study & Flight Kit |
inclusive* |
|
40 hours Flight Training @ $460.00/hr
(On the Robinson R22) |
$18,400 |
40 hours Flight training @$700.00/hr
(On the Robinson R44) |
$28,000 |
20 hours Turbine Flight Training @ $950.00/hr
(On the Bell Jet Ranger) |
$19,000 |
TOTAL
*$1,900 will be credited upon completion of program |
$65,400 |
Please note: The above price structuring is only a guideline; the courses can be altered. Please talk to us regarding which course is best for your needs.
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