Commercial Helicopter Pilots License Alternate
(Must have commercial fixed wing license that is current)
Transport Canada Minimum Requirement
Age: 14 Minimum. It is recommended that the student be at least 16. Candidate must be 18 at the time of License issuance.
Medical Fitness: Category 1
Knowledge: 20 hours of Ground School
Ground School Topics Include:
•Canadian Air Regulations
•Theory of Flight
•Meteorology
•Airframes, Engines and Aircraft Systems
•Flight Instruments
•Navigation
•Flight Operations
•Human Factors and Pilot Decision Making
Transport Canada Written Exam:
Obtain a minimum overall mark of 60% on the Transport Canada written examination (PHRAC) of 35 questions.
•Air Law
•General Knowledge
Experience: Minimum of 60 hours of flight training as per Transport Canada
Training shall include:
37 hours dual flight instruction including:
•Minimum of 5 hours of cross-country flight time
•Minimum of 10 hours of instrument training (5 may be brought forward from fixed wing)
23 hours solo flight time including:
•Minimum cross country of not less then 2 hours flight time form the point of departure with 3 full stop landing at points other that the point of departure.
Pass a flight test off approximately 1.5 hours. Transport Canada flight test will test both your flight maneuvers and your knowledge on the ground.
2011 Program Costs:
| Robinson R22 | 60 hours X $475.00 | $28,500.00* |
| Robinson R44 | 60 hours X $700.00 | $42,000.00* |
| Bell 206B3 | 60 hours X $950.00 | $57,000.00* |
You could also use any combination of the above machines to aquire your 60 hours of required experience. Call to talk with an instructor.
Other costs for training
| Ground School | 20 Hours | $300.00 | |
| Training Materials | All required books | $500.00 | |
| Aviation Medical | Transport Canada | $120.00 | |
| Written Exam | Transport Canada | $110.00 | |
| Flight Test | Transport Canada | $200.00 | |
| Licensing Fee | Transport Canada | $80.00 | |
| Private Career College Admin Fee | Central Helicopter Training Academy | $150.00 |
NB All fight time listed are Transport Canada minimums and CHTA makes no
guarantee that the student will complete the program in the times stated.
Some students may require additional training.
*Prices in Canadian dollars and are subject to change without notice