Night Rating
L R HELICOPTERS trains a significant number of pilots wishing to obtain their Night Rating. Our instructors and training pilots deliver a high-quality flight training program that meets and exceeds industry standards. Combined with the diverse terrain surrounding our Springbank base, students gain a challenging yet fulfilling opportunity to experience night flying at its best.
Requirements
Prerequisites
A Valid Commercial or Private Pilot Licence – Helicopter
Medical Fitness
Valid Category 1 or 3 Medical Certificate.
Experience
An applicant for a night rating shall have acquired in helicopters a minimum of 20 hours of pilot flight time which shall include a minimum of 10 hours of night flight time including:
- 5 hours dual flight time, including 2 hours of cross-country flight time,
- 5 hours solo flight time, including 10 takeoffs, circuits and landings, and
- 10 hours dual instrument time.
Credit for a maximum of 5 hours of the 10 hours of dual instrument time may be given for instrument ground time, provided the total instrument time is in addition to the 10 hours night flight time
Skill
Within the 12 months preceding the date of application for a night rating, an applicant shall have successfully completed a qualifying flight under the supervision of a Transport Canada Inspector or a person qualified in accordance with the regulations.
Credits
An applicant who holds a licence endorsed with a night rating in one of the other aircraft categories shall have the total 20 hour pilot flight time reduced to a minimum of 5 hours in helicopters including a minimum of:
- 2 hours dual night flight time,
- 1 hour solo night flight time, and
- 1 hour dual instrument flight time which shall be in addition to the flight time of the above
Outline
Course Outline
FLIGHT TRAINING | GROUND SCHOOL | IFR | TOTAL TRAINING HOURS |
10 Hours | 7 Hours | 10 Hours | 27 Hours |
| Ground School | Instruction | Flight Training | Instruction |
Class 1
| 1.5 hours | Flight 1
| 1.5 hours |
Class 2
| 2.5 hours | Flight 2
| 1.2 hours |
Class 3
| 0.5 hours | Flight 3
| 1.5 hours |
Class 4
| 1.5 hours | Flight 4
| 2.0 hours |
Class 5
| 0.5 hours | Flight 5
| 2.0 hours |
Class 6
| 0.5 hours | Flight 6
| 0.8 hours |
Flight 7
|
Course Outline
Course | |
|---|---|
10 Flight Hours | $10,344.8 |
Fuel | $1,560.00 |
Ground Course | $700.00 |
Tranport Canada Rating Fee(s) | $30.00 |
Licence application Shipping Cost | 20 |
RH44 Tuition
Tuition & Fees
$9,977.32
10-Hours on RH44 Helicopter
10 Flight Hours | $7,311.40 |
Fuel AvGaS | $1,596.00 |
Ground Course | $544.81 |
Tranport Canada Rating Fee(s) | $30.00 |
Simulator 5 hours | $750.00 |
Issue of the Licence TC* Fee | $80.00 |
Licence application Shipping Cost | $20.00 |
EC120 Tuition
Tuition & Fees
$13,287.54
10-Hours on EC120 Helicopter
10 Flight Hours | $10,344.80 |
Fuel AvGaS | $1,560.00 |
Ground Course | $700.00 |
Tranport Canada Rating Fee(s) | $30.00 |
Licence application Shipping Cost | $20.00 |
H125 Tuition
Tuition & Fees
$27,631.28
10 Hours on H125 Helicopter – 5 Day Course
10 Flight Hours | $22,750.00 | |
Fuel AvGaS | $3,150.00 | |
Ground Course | 262.50 | |
Manuals and Books | $105.00 | |
One to One ground lesson | TBD | |
Issue of the Licence TC Fee | $30.00 | |
Licence application Shipping Cost | 18.00 |
Thank you for considering L R Helicopters Inc. for your pilot training. Complete the application and our team will get back to you within 2 business days.
Upcoming Start Dates:
We accept new students each week from October to April, excluding December and the first week of January.
We look forward to supporting your journey to becoming a professional pilot.
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