Private Helicopter Pilot License Requirements This license entitles the person to pilot a helicopter carrying non fare

paying passengers. 1. Must be 17 years of age. 2. Must have passed private pilot medical by an approved medical examiner. 3. Must have completed all theory examinations which includes: Navigation Principles of Flight/Air Technology Meteorology Radio Communications Human Factors Law 4. If the applicant is the holder of valid private pilot license airplane, he/she will only need to sit and pass the written examination 'Principles of Flight/Air Technology'. 5. Must have completed no less than 50 hours flight experience which must include: 20 hours of dual instruction (Not in Permit to Fly Helicopter). 15 hours Pilot in Command (up to 5 hours may be in a Permit to Fly Helicopter). 10 hours of Cross Country Navigation training which must include 5 hours dual. 5 hours advanced dual. 5 hours of Mountain Flying, which must include 3 hours dual. Additional Ratings (Not Compulsory) 5 hours of Night Flying which must include 2 hours dual. 5 hours of Sling Loads which must include 3 hours dual