11th PPL(H) Open Day – Come Fly the Fleet!
Last year we held our 1th PPL(H) Open Day, this, as always, was a huge success with many budding pilots joining us on the day alongside a few who had started their journey elsewhere or those interested in adding another type rating to their flying portfolio! That’s why we’re doing it all again!
Our PPL Open Days are an opportunity for all those interested in learning to fly to join us and find out whether they could turn their dream to reality. Take advantage of our discounted trial lessons available to book NOW and will run throughout the day. You will have the chance to discuss flight training and the PPL(H) course in depth with our instructors, pilots and students and really get a feel for our flying school. During the day our operations team will also be conducting ‘tours’ of the fleet giving you the chance to get up close and personal with all our helis...
FREE Ground School – PPL(H) Quiz Night Christmas Edition
Our last ground school of the year will be on Tuesday 17th December and it's our festive favourite... The ever popular PPL(H) Quiz Night - Christmas Special at our usual time of 18:00 - 20:00. As always, the quiz will be based on questions across the entire theoretical knowledge syllabus from ALPHA to ZULU with a few seasonal teasers along the way too!
FREE Ground School – Human Performance & Limitations
On Tuesday 19th November we will be focusing on Human Performance and Limitations at the usual time 18:00 – 20:00
Join Capt.White as he guides us through HPL and answer any questions you may have. Human error is cited as a major cause in over 70% of accidents, and it is widely agreed that a better understanding of human capabilities and limitations - both physical and psychological - would help reduce human error and improve flight safety. Specific topics to be confirmed.
FREE Ground School – Radio Telephony
On Tuesday 15th October ground school will be learning how to talk on the radio as we explore Radio Telephony fingers crossed we will be able to entice one of our favourite RT experts to join us again.
Sounding competent when using the radio is an essential part of flying. Often students can be nervous when making a call to ATC (Air Traffic Control) but with training and plenty of practice you'll be reciting your callsign in your in your sleep. With plenty of hints and tips along the way there will also be an opportunity for pilots post PPL to ask any questions they have too!
FREE Ground School – Aircraft General Knowledge
Next up is... Aircraft General Knowledge! On Tuesday 17th September from 18:00 - 20:00 we go LIVE as Capt White performs a check A. As our seasoned Ground Schoolers will know, Aircraft General Knowledge will cover the 'nuts and bolts' of the aircraft; Engine, Gearbox, Air frame, Rotor/Electrical Systems and Avionics etc. It is important to have a good understanding of the helicopter so you know what to look for during your daily inspection, warning signs of potential issues either before or during flight. Our session this week is designed to give you broader knowledge of your aircraft and how it works.
This is a real must see session so please try and join us in person if you can!
FREE Ground School – PPL(H) Quiz Night & BBQ
On Tuesday 16th July it's our SIZZLING SUMMER edition of our PPL (H) Quiz Night and BBQ at our usual time of 18:00 - 20:00. As always, the quiz will be based on questions across the entire theoretical knowledge syllabus from ALPHA to ZULU!
No team required! Simply meet at the flying school or in our Virtual Crew room via 'ZOOM'. Please RSVP and look out for invitation via email from Capt. White.
If you haven’t been before then why not give it a try! Whether you are currently training, a qualified pilot or perhaps you just share our love of helicopters, escape to our virtual crew room and enjoy a couple of hours of quizzing fun.
FREE Ground School – Flight Performance and Planning
Next up on Tuesday 18th June we will be exploring Flight Performance & Planning 18:00 - 20:00
The 7 Ps is a British Army adage for Proper Planning and Preparation Prevents P*** Poor Performance. As an instructor we teach a PIC (pilot in command) the importance of having a well prepared flight plan and a good understanding of your aircraft’s capabilities. This time we will be planning a trip to the Lake District which include all your FPP favourites; Choice of route, Airspace, fuel planning, weight and balance, PLOGS and the good old Whizz Wheel (CRP-1).
FREE Ground School – Operational Procedures
Next is Operational Procedures on Tuesday 14th May from 18:00 - 20:00.
For the most part, understanding Operational Procedures requires common sense and often good airmanship is the key. Essentially, the procedures are there for a reason and basically you have to prove you understand them. Specific topics to be confirmed.
FREE Ground School – Meteorology
Next up it’s Meteorology on Tuesday 16th April from 18:00-20:00. Being able to anticipate the weather is akin to a super power for a pilot as will affect you, the aircraft and your operation.
FREE Ground School – Principles of Flight
On Tuesday 19th March it's one of Capt. White's favourites... Principles of Flight at the usual time 18:00-20:00
Principles of Flight (POF) is best described as the science bit of the PPL course. Specific topics to be confirmed but obviously we can't miss out our POF favourites; Vector force on rotors, Vortex ring including the 'Vuichard Technique' and Flat Back! We will also look at ground effect, autorotation and stability, and how all affect our in-flight decisions as a pilot.