Horizon Swiss Flight Academy
We provide theoretical training for helicopter pilots from PPL (H) to ATPL (H), additionally licence conversions from ICAO to EASA are possible.
Helicopter
Private Pilot Licence (H)
The EASA Private Pilot Licence PPL(H) allows the holder to act as pilot in command of a helicopter in European Airspace with EASA registered helicopters. The licence is recognized across Europe and only has to be validated in non-EASA countries. A private pilot may carry passengers as long as the pilot has the appropriate training, ratings, and endorsements.
Commercial Pilot Licence - CPL (H)
The EASA Commercial Pilot Licence - CPL (H) allows the holder to act as pilot in command of a helicopter and receive remuneration. The licence is recognized in European Airspace with EASA registered helicopters. The licence is valid across Europe and only has to be validated in non-EASA countries. A commercial pilot may carry passengers as long as the pilot has the appropriate training, ratings, and endorsements.
Airline Transport Pilot Licence - ATPL (H)
In addition to the privileges of the CPL (H), the holder of an Airline Transport Pilot Licence (H) may fly as commander of a multi-crew helicopter. An applicant for an ATPL must be at least 21 years old, hold a valid class 1 medical certificate.
Licence Conversion Helicopter
The Special Offer Courses cover all required subjects in order to convert a foreign ICAO licence to an EASA licence. As in all of our distance learning courses, the concept of “blended learning” is applied: The students learn with the most suitable written material, supported by Tele Tutors and our e-learning and information platform over the internet. Therefore the theoretical training does not require your physical presence.