Frequently asked questions about CPL-H training

On this page, Heli Aviation has compiled the most frequently asked questions with regard to training as a commercial helicopter pilot CPL-H.

• What is an aviation medical certificate class 1?
• How do I get an aviation medical certificate?
• How do I get an official certificate of good conduct?
• Where do I get the excerpt from the central card-index for traffic offences?
• What is a declaration concerning pending criminal proceedings?
• Where do I get the reliability review in accordance with §7 LuftSiG?
• How long does the CPL-H training last?
• Do relaxations of requirements exist for CPL-A licence holders?

Questions on training requirements

What is an aviation medical certificate class 1?

The medical certificate is an aviation medical report that certifies the physical and psychological fitness required to pilot an aircraft.

How do I get an aviation medical certificate?

The Federal Office of Civil Aeronautics keeps a list of authorised aviation medical examiners who can issue this medical certificate to you.  The medical certificate can only be issued initially by an Aeromedical Centre. » Overview of approved doctors of aviation medicine

How do I get an official certificate of good conduct?

You can apply for the official certificate of good conduct (certificate issued by the police, document category 0) at the citizen’s office in your town or directly from the police.  It must be forwarded to the state aviation regulating authority.

Where do I get the excerpt from the central card-index for traffic offences?

The excerpt from the central card-index for traffic offences can be applied for directly from the Federal Office for Motor Vehicles. You can directly open or save the application form as a PDF file here (right-hand click > save file under): » Application form excerpt from the central card-index for traffic offences (PDF file)

What is a declaration concerning pending criminal proceedings?

The responsible supervisory authorities require the declaration concerning pending criminal proceedings in order to authorise you as an air traffic participant. We have prepared a form that you can simply fill in and return to us. You can directly open or save the declaration as a PDF file here (right-hand click > save file under): » Declaration concerning pending criminal proceedings (PDF file)

Where do I get the reliability review in accordance with §7 LuftSiG?

Before your registration, you will receive the required application documents from us based on your place of residence.

We will be pleased to answer any further questions you may have on the training requirements via e-mail or directly by telephone (tel.: +49 821 747965-15).

Questions on training

How long does the CPL-H training last?

The training period depends on the time you have available to complete the theoretical and practical flight training.  The training normally lasts between 9 and 24 months.

Do relaxations of requirements exist for CPL-A licence holders?

We have compiled the most information for you on the page for CPL-A licence holders.

We will be pleased to answer any further questions you may have on the training requirements by e-mail or directly by telephone (tel.: +49 821 747965-15).