Type Ratings

Course Description

The type rating course includes all flight training and theoretical knowledge required, for a helicopter license holder to fly safely and efficiently a new type of aircraft. Experienced instructors will guide the trainee through normal and emergency procedures, as well as in-depth understanding of aircraft systems.

Superior air offers the following courses:

• A109 Type rating course
• Bell 407 Type rating course
• R22 Type rating course
• R44 Type rating course
• R66 Type rating course
• EC120B Type rating course

Duration

The duration for a full course is five to seven days, however it can be reduced up to three days for pilots already holding similar type ratings, or upon applicant’s request.

Pre-entry requirements

• PPL(H) or CPL(H) or ATPL(H)
• Medical Class 1 or 2 (depending on licence held)

Course Structure

• A109 – (8 Hours Flight Training, 1 hour skill test, 40 hours of in-house Ground School)
• Bell 407 – (5 Flight Hours, 1 hour skill test,20 hours Ground school)
• EC120B – (5 Flight Hours, 1 hour skill test, 20 hours Ground school)
• R22 – (5 Flight Hours, 1 hour skill test, 20 hours Ground school)
• R44 – (5 Flight Hours, 1 hour skill test, 20 hours Ground school)
• R66 – (5 Flight Hours, 1 hour skill test, 20 hours Ground school)

Note: The training requirements and prices listed above are estimated for a full course. According to EASA regulations, the hours required for a type rating course depend on the applicant’s current types on his/her license. During your enquiry for the course, please provide your license details and credit might be given for less hours of flight training, with a lower price as well.

Included in the course

• Flight training according to specific type requirements
• In-house ground school training>
• Aircraft Pilot’s Operating Handbook

Additional costs:

• Accommodation
• Skill test examiner’s fee
• License holder’s civil aviation authority’s fees (if applicable)