- Private Pilot PPL-H
- Content of training PPL-H
- Training costs PPL-H
- PPL-A / B license holders
- Period of validity
- Frequently asked questions
Important abbreviations!
- FCL - (Flight Crew Licensing) is a part of JAR, which regulates the licensing of pilots
- JAR - (Joint Aviation Requirements) is a body of rules organising European air traffic
- LBA - Luftfahrtbundesamt (Federal Office of Civil Aviation)
- PPL - (Private Pilot Licence) depending on the adjunct, it limits licensing to various aircraft: -A (motorised sports aircraft), -B (motor gliders), -H (helicopters)
Glossary
With the PPL-H you acquire a type rating on the training helicopter. This means that you are allowed to charter and fly a helicopter of this type yourself.
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Frequently asked questions about the PPL-H
On this page, Heli Aviation has compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions about the PPL-H.
- What is a certificate of fitness class 2?
- Where do I get a certificate of fitness?
- Where do I get the official good conduct certificate?
- Where do I get the excerpt from the central traffic register?
- What is a declaration of pending criminal proceedings?
- Where do I get the background check in accordance with the air safety regulations §7 LuftSiG?
- How long does the training for the PPL-H take?
- Are there any relaxations of requirements for PPL-A or PPL-B license holders?
Questions about the training requirements
What is a certificate of fitness class 2
The certificate of fitness is an aviation medical report that certifies the physical and psychological fitness required to control an aircraft.
How do I get a certificate of fitness?
The Federal Office of Civil Aviation keeps a list of approved flight doctors who are able to issue this certificate of fitness. » Overview of approved flight doctors
Where do I get the official good conduct certificate?
The official good conduct certificate (certificate issued by the police, document category O) can be obtained from your local town hall or directly from the police. The certificate should be sent directly to the Civil Aviation Department.
Where do I get the excerpt from the central traffic register?
You can request the excerpt from the central traffic register directly from the Federal Motor Transport Authority. You can open or save the form directly as a PDF file here (right-hand click > Save file as): » Form excerpt from the central traffic register (PDF file)
What is a declaration of pending criminal proceedings?
The declaration of pending criminal proceedings is required by the responsible regulatory authorities in order to license you as an aircraft user. We have created a form for you. All you need to do is complete it and return it to us. You can open or save the declaration as a PDF file here (Right-hand click > Save file as): » Declaration of pending criminal proceedings (PDF file)
Where do I get the background check (§7 LuftSiG)?
Before your registration, we will send you the required application documents according to your address.
We will be happy to answer any further questions about the training requirements via e-mail or directly by phone (tel.: +49 821 747965-15)
Questions about the training
How long does the PPL-H training take?
The duration of the training depends on the time you have available to complete the theoretical and practical flight training. The training normally takes between 3 months and 1 year.
Are there any relaxations of requirements for PPL-A / PPL-B license holders?
Yes, we have summarised the most important information for you on the page PPL-A / B license holders.
We will be happy to answer any further questions about training via e-mail or directly by phone (tel.: +49 821 747965-15).
