How many hours of flight training does it take to get my helicopter licence?
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) requires a minimum of 50 hours of total flight time in the aircraft at an Approved Training Organisation; including at least 35 hours of dual instruction with a Certified Flight Instructor, and 15 hours of solo flight (by yourself, after proper training). Most people take a little longer to learn to control the aircraft well enough to pass the CAA “practical” flight test. The national average is about 50-65 hours.
