Professional training · CPL(H)

Become a professional helicopter pilot

With a CPL(H) you fly for remuneration: scenic flights, helicopter taxi, aerial filming and more. Do your flight training at Heli Business at Kortrijk-Wevelgem Airport.

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Approved school
Experienced instructors, personal guidance Experienced instructors
Flight training on R44 & Cabri G2
Kortrijk-Wevelgem Airport Wevelgem
The training

From private pilot to professional pilot

The CPL(H), in full Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter), is the European licence that allows you to fly as a paid pilot.

Do you hold a PPL(H) and want to make flying your profession? In the CPL(H) course you sharpen your flying skills, airmanship and decision-making to the level of a professional pilot. You learn to fly with the precision, preparation and responsibility that passengers and clients expect from you.

At Heli Business you do your flight training in a small, personal school, with instructors who fly commercially every day.

Requirements

What do you need to start?

The training follows the European rules (EASA Part-FCL) for the modular CPL(H).

PPL(H)Valid private helicopter licence
155 hFlight experience as a helicopter pilot, including 50 h as PIC
Class 1Class 1 medical certificate
18 yearsTo obtain your CPL(H). You can start the training earlier.
The path

Theory and practice

The training consists of two parts, each concluded with an exam.

1

Theory

An approved CPL(H) theory course, concluded with the official exams at the aviation authority.

2

Practice

Flight lessons with an instructor: navigation, instrument flying, emergency procedures and commercial flight preparation. You finish with a skill test with an approved examiner, after which you apply for your CPL(H).

Robinson R44 for the CPL(H) commercial pilot training at Heli Business View from the cockpit during helicopter flight instruction Cabri G2 for the CPL(H) commercial pilot training at Heli Business Wevelgem
Why Heli Business

Train where flying happens every day

A real commercial operator

Heli Business itself operates scenic flights, helicopter taxi and assignments. You learn the trade in an environment where commercial flying is daily practice.

Personal guidance

A small school, so an instructor who knows you and your progress. Meet our team.

Approved and safe

An approved training organisation where safety and quality are central to every flight.

Flexible planning

We schedule your lessons together, so you can combine the training with work or studies.

Not there yet?

Start at the beginning

No PPL(H) yet? Or first try the controls yourself?

PPL(H) helicopter pilot training on Cabri G2

PPL(H): become a helicopter pilot

The first step: theory and practice for your private licence.

To the PPL(H)
Helicopter trial flight at Heli Business Wevelgem

Trial flight

Fly a helicopter yourself, together with an instructor.

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Interested?

Discuss your CPL(H) path with us

Every path is different, depending on your experience and schedule. Contact us for a talk without obligation and a tailored price.

Contact us Call +32 56 42 72 42
Answers to your questions

Frequently asked questions

Everything you want to know about commercial helicopter pilot training.

What is a CPL(H)?
The CPL(H) or Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) is the European licence that allows you to fly as a pilot for remuneration, for example scenic flights, helicopter taxi or aerial filming. With a PPL(H) you may only fly privately and on a cost-sharing basis.
What experience do I need before I can start?
You need a PPL(H) and at least 155 flight hours as a helicopter pilot, including 50 hours as PIC (of which 10 hours cross-country). Don’t have those hours yet? Then we make a plan together to build them up.
Which medical do I need?
For a professional licence you need a class 1 medical certificate , issued by an approved aeromedical centre. Ideally, have this medical done before you start the training.
On which helicopter do I do the flight training?
At Heli Business you can do the flight training on the Robinson R44 or the Cabri G2, from Kortrijk-Wevelgem Airport. Together we look at which helicopter best suits your experience and your plans as a professional pilot.
What can I do with a CPL(H)?
With a CPL(H) you can work as a professional pilot, for example with a helicopter operator for scenic flights, taxi and business flights or aerial work. With additional ratings, such as a flight instructor rating (FI), you can later teach as well. See vacancies.