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Offer of training
Overview
The flight school HeliPoland, based in Bielsko-Biała (Poland), offers a wide range of pilot training in the field of helicopters. The offer ranges from introductory flights through leisure and private licenses to professional training as a helicopter pilot. The school works with modern helicopter fleet, which includes among other machines such as the Robinson R44. The courses are designed in such a way that you can either fly purely privately or purchase a commercial license, depending on your destination.
Details of License Offers
– **Introduction flights**: Ideal to gain initial experience in the cockpit before a complete training is started.
*LAPL(H) – Light Aircraft Pilot Licence (Helicopter)**: leisure license for helicopters with a maximum of 2 000 kg MTOW and up to three companions.
– **PPL(H) – Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter)**: Full Private Pilot License for helicopters without commercial use, with extended flying privileges.
- **CPL(H) - Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter)**: Professional helicopter pilot licence training, suitable for commercial operations and professional aviation career.
– In addition, HeliPoland offers various ratings and qualifications such as e.g. night VFR, instrument flight conditions (IR(H)), type ratings (TR(H)).
Table: Training offer and costs
| License/Offer | Indication of costs | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Introductory flight (about 30 minutes) | Approximately **€ 540** | Occasional flight in the R44 helicopter, no medical examination required. |
| LAPL(H) | from about **€ 21 000** | Price information is applicable to persons with appropriate documented flight experience. |
| PPL(H) | Hourly rate: **€ 550 per flight hour** (R44) Total costs depending on at least 45 hours of flight time |
Minimum flight hours and practical details in the PDF – about 45 h minimum flight time. |
| CPL(H) | Approximately **€ 75,000** | Complete training for persons without previous professional experience in helicopter abdomen. |
Costs
Pricing structure and indications
At HeliPoland, it should be noted that the prices quoted are considered as indicative values. For example, it is noted that “actual prices may vary depending on the location, type of helicopter or additional services”.
For the PPL(H) training, for example, the hourly price for a flight in the R44 is around **€ 550 net**
These prices usually include flight time, flight instructor and standard conditions, but performance such as additional airport fees, accommodation, transfer or special machinery may incur additional costs. It is advisable to get a personal offer early.
Financing and planning
Anyone seeking professional training – especially for licenses such as CPL(H) – should plan the overall investment carefully. In addition to the pure flight hours, there is also theoretical training, examination fees, medical examination and if necessary. Overnight stays to be considered. The specified amount of about € 75,000 for the CPL(H) training is an indicative measure. Those who already have flight experience or other license privileges can reduce costs and effort by crediting.
Requirements
General conditions
For any training at HeliPoland, basic prerequisites must be met: a suitable medical examination (e.g. Airworthiness certificate), language skills (e.g. English at ICAO level), as well as for certain license types a minimum age and partly already existing flight hours.
Specifics per licence
– **LAPL(H)**: Allows to drive helicopters with a maximum take-off mass of 2 000 kg and up to three passengers. Minimum flight time: 40 h including 20 h with flight instructor, 10 h solo and at least 5 h solo cross-country (about 150 km) according to the school.
– **PPL(H)**: Here the minimum flight time is 45 h (often about 50 h practice) including theoretical training. The license allows private flights worldwide (with appropriate language examination) and is the basis for further licenses.
– **CPL(H)**: For the professional license without prior experience, e.g. for integrated training, at least 135 flight hours (including 50 hours solo) and 350 hours of theoretical training; alternatively, modular paths with more total hours are possible.
Training location and flexibility
HeliPoland states that the theoretical and practical training parts are flexible – both in terms of start time and flight location. For example, the base airfields Kaniów (EPKW) and Bielsko-Biała (EPBA) are mentioned.
Contact details
📞 Phone: +48 664 22 44 66
✉️ Email: info@helipoland.com
Address: ul. Cieszyńska 317, 43-382 Bielsko-Biała, Poland