PPL(H)
The European Aviation Medical – Class 1 and Class 2
(Reviewed on 21st January 2021) All pilots have to undergo a medical examination at regular intervals. Even student pilots will be required to have a medical certificate before they go solo. Commercial pilots (CPL) are required to pass a Class 1 medical examination. Private pilots (PPL) are required to pass a Class 2 examination. A […]
Navigation Diversions
(Reviewed on 3rd April 2021) How to Fly Navigation Diversions A large part of anyone’s helicopter flight training is spent on teaching Navigation. Navigation is an acquired skill and takes practice. During your skills test you will have to carry out a navigation diversion. Navigation diversions can be the most intimidating part of a License […]
PPL(H) Requirements
(Reviewed on 26th March 2021) Anyone thinking of starting training for the Private Pilots’ Licence (PPL) should be aware that there are some requirements to be met. There is no minimum age but many schools will have their own minimum age requirements. The minimum age to go solo for a PPL in Europe is 16 […]
Frontology – Weather Charts for Pilots
(Reviewed on 6th February 2021) Introduction Just today, one of my students asked me to post some information about fronts. Meteorology is such a large subject, it is sometimes difficult to know where to begin learning. For this post, I am going to concentrate on “Frontology” – the study of weather fronts. As helicopter pilots, […]
