• Take an introductory flight with one of our instructors and commence your flight training.

• Obtain a student pilot's licence (SPL) before going solo.

• Fly a minimum 45 hrs and complete flying syllabus.

• Complete approximately 40 hours of Ground Instruction which covers the theory behind the practical and necessary to ensure passing Written Exams detailed below.

• Pass 5 written exams (4 of which are multiple choice - completed in Dublin on a bi-monthly basis).
  1. Air Law:  complying with the rules and regulations of the air;
  2. Navigation and Meteorology:  weather considerations and obtaining and understanding forecasts;
  3. Human Performance and Limitations:  the effects of flight on the human body;
  4. Aircraft Technical:  understandin aircraft systems;
  5. Flight Planning and Aircraft Performance:  plan your route and fuel requirements.

 

• Obtain a class 2 medical with an approved medical examiner-similar to driving licence medical. 

• If considering a career a Class 1 Medical will be required, this can be obtained through the Mater Hospital (Aeronautical) in Dublin.

• Fly once per week and complete your course in one year.

• Pass the skills test (Flight Test).

Gaining a Commercial Pilot's Licence:

Once completing a PPL course, we offer Self-Fly-Hire/Hour Building options for those interetsed in obtaining a Commercial Pilots Licence.  Once logging the required 150 hours and completing the required written exams (ATPL/Frozen ATPL etc) you can then complete a 35 hour Commercial Fliying Course with Blue Star Helicopters.  Please contact the office for further information on 021 4888056 or info@helicopters.ie .

Interesting Information:

• Students must be at least 17 years before completing their first solo flight. However students may begin their training at the younger age of 16.

• Students must be at least 17 years before they can obtain their private pilots license. PPL (H).

• There is no upper age limit for Flight Training.