About the program
Helicopter CPL Conversion Course
For those who hold an Australian Commercial Helicopter License and wish to convert to a Canadian Commercial Helicopter License.
The course generally takes between 2-10 hours of flight time depending on skill level and can be completed within two weeks.
Admission Requirements
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Students must already have or complete 80 hours of ground school and 100 hours of flight time with their Australian License including:
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55 dual flight hours
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35 solo flight hours
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5 dual cross-country flight hours
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10 solo cross country flight hours
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10 hours instrument time
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1 flight lasting a minimum of 2 hours with a minimum of 3 stops.
Program Requirements
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Upon arriving to Canada and after meeting the conditions above students must pass a full written CPHEL test and a commercial flight test.
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Students will need approximately 2-10 hours of flight training to be ready for their flight test depending on their individual skill level.
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It is recommended that students spend time studying and taking practice exams to prepare for the CPHEL written exam.
Pricing
Schweizer 300 CBI
10 HRS Dual Flight Training $720.00/hr: $7,200.00
Aircraft Fuel Appx (10hrs) $93.00/hr: $930.00
Licensing, Permits and Testing Fees: $2,460.00
ESTIMATED TOTAL COURSE COST: $10,590.00
Non-Refundable Administration Fee ($100)
Please inquire about pricing for our other helicopter (Bell 206)
Transport Canada Exam ($200) Flight Examiner Test Fee ($850), Licence Issuance Fee ($300).
Individual briefings and instruction fees as required ($100/hour).
A/C Flight Test 1.5 hrs ($1,110)
No hidden fees
Prices are based on Transport Canada minimum hours of flight training.
Please note: Prices are subject to change. Our fuel prices may increase or decrease depending on fuel prices. All prices are approximations based on the average student and minimum requirements. Prices are subject to change at any time. The amount of training required to pass the course is based on each individual student's abilities and skills. More training may be required for different students.
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(This program does not require approval by the Private Training Institution Branch (PTIRU)
of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training.)
This Program is currently eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit