Rotorvation Helicopter Services Western Australia | Perth helicopter services and helicopter training

The Private Licence entitles you to fly recreationally throughout Australia but does not permit you to work commercially or be paid as a pilot. The PPL(H) is fast becoming a viable and attractive option for business owners, the corporate world and enthusiasts alike.

Learning to fly a helicopter is a fantastic, challenging hobby to undertake. This is a challenge in which the rewards are huge. Most students say they have experienced more than just learning to fly – They have challenged themselves and won!

On obtaining your licence, it doesn’t just stop there! Rotorvation offers student training for all different types of endorsements and ratings. As well as being able to private hire aircraft to undertake your own adventures, no prior experience is required to start the PPL training which can be conducted on a full or part time basis.

On completion of your licence you can continue to hire our aircraft for that quick trip over to Rottnest or an extended stay down south — the possibilities are endless.

Prices listed below are based on the minimum hours required by CASA, and it is possible that more hours may be required subject to student performance.

Requirements

Minimum Age	17 years
Approximate duration	12 weeks
Flying hours required	50 hrs plus 2 hr flight test
Theory required	Human Factors, Aerodynamics, Navigation, Op Performance & Flight Planning, Meteorology, Aircraft General Knowledge, Flight Rules and Air Law
Aviation experience	No prior aviation experience required

Training costs

Obtaining your private licence in an R22 helicopter, based on the minimum hours would cost approximately $28,000 – excluding GST. This approximation would include all theory, books, exams, manuals, medicals and flight test fee.

The cost of obtaining your licence very much depends on how frequently you fly and your ability to work through the syllabus at a standard pace.

Payment is due on completion of each flight training exercise. There is no requirement to pay in advance for any flight training. There is a reduction in training hours for fixed wing licence holders and Rotorvation is able to conduct training and flight tests for pilots wishing to convert overseas licences.

If you have any questions, please contact us.