CPL(H)

Simplified EASA Regulations

EASA Regulations (Updated on 5th April 2021) Everyone flying in Europe is familiar with the new EASA regulations. However, students, new pilots and pilots outside of Europe may find all these regulations confusing and the information they need, hard to find. The Basic Regulation is called Regulation (EC) No 216/2008. This regulation contains all the […]

Getting Promoted

Getting Promoted (Updated on 5th April 2021) Here are a few tips for getting promoted and getting better jobs as a helicopter pilot. These tips will work for just about any occupation. If you follow them, your boss will notice you, your colleagues will notice you and your competitors (possibly your future employers) will notice […]

How to Progress Your Career

(Updated on 26th March 2021) Introduction Almost invariably I get asked the same questions on every course that I teach. When I run a commercial course, the CPL students will at some stage, almost always ask me “What do I have to do to get ahead in the helicopter industry?” or words to that effect. […]

EASA Theoretical Knowledge Examinations

(Updated on 26th March 2021) Introduction I am starting to get a lot of enquiries from both students and pilots in relation to what is required for the theoretical knowledge examinations for EASA helicopter licenses. This post will provide you with the new list of exams. These exams have already been launched in the UK […]