Learn to Fly Helicopter, Sydney

Flight Duration : approx 30, 60 or 120 minutes

Helicopters are unique and exciting machines to fly and obtaining your helicopter pilot's licence is a rewarding and fulfilling experience. Whether you’re interested in learning to fly purely for enjoyment or with a view to developing a career, we’re committed to providing you with the highest level of training by the professional instructors at our modern training school.

Bankstown Helicopters is Sydney's longest serving helicopter flight training school. We operate from our heliport located at Link Road, on the north-western side of Bankstown Airport, where we have trained pilots for over twenty years. We operate a large and diverse fleet comprising six Robinson R22's, three Robinson R44's, a Bell Jetranger and an Eurocopter AS350 (Squirrel).

The total cost of training will be influenced by many factors. Some factors have a predictable cost whereas others have a cost that can vary considerably. As an indication, some approximate costs are listed below:

These rates include fuel, your qualified instructor and all of the associated pre and post flight briefings.

Please note: A discount rate on Robinson R22 & R44 is available for block payments.

• Operational Documents $350.00
• Medical Examination $250.00 *
• Theory Training Kit $1350.00
• Theory Examination fee $125.00 **
• Flight Test $100 **
• Issue of Pilot Licence $65.00 **

*   Dependent on age
** Dependent on licence Type

All flight training is charged per hour. Hourly rates for our helicopters vary depending on the type of helicopter you choose to train in. Please call for our current rates.

 

• Robinson R22 
• Robinson R44 
• Bell Jetranger 

It is difficult to place a total cost for private or commercial pilot’s licences as a significant factor in the cost is the number of hours that are needed to achieve the required standard. However, as a general guide a private licence will cost approximately $27,000.00 and a commercial licence will cost approximately $47,000.00.

Route: Varies on the day and aircraft activity.