Flight Training
Learn to fly helicopters
Whether you are looking to build a career in aviation – or just to fly recreationally for the sheer joy of it – learning to fly is one of the most exciting and rewarding challenges a human being can experience.
BAC Helicopters has a solid reputation in the flight training industry. We take great pride in the quality and high standards of helicopter training we provide to our students. Our flying school in South Africa upholds professional principles and provides a safety conscious environment where students learn to achieve their goals and strive for success.
The staff and instructors at BAC Helicopters work constantly to ensure that our students are equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to become great pilots, and to get the most out of their time in the helicopter training environment.
Learn from the best
Learn to fly helicopters from the professionals! BAC flight instructors are experienced pilots who will teach you one-on-one to ensure you receive individual attention at every stage throughout the course.
Helicopter flight training begins with the basic concepts of helicopter. This continues on a step by step basis through the practical and academic syllabus required to achieve a Private Pilot Licence.
Advanced Helicopter Training is structured according to the needs of each pilot.
Our flight training incorporates:
- Commercial helicopter licence theoretical syllabus
- Conversions to different helicopter types
- Turbine rating
- Night and basic instrument training
- Flight instructor ratings
- Sling ratings
- Game capture ratings
- Aerial application ratings
I want to learn to fly helicopters – where do I start?
Contact our Chief Flight Instructor, Lucy Erasmus, at lerasmus@bacheli.com to chat about your unique situation and what you will require. She will send you the expected costs and answer all of your questions.
Come in and meet the team. You will be spending a lot of time and money learning to fly and it is of utmost importance that you are comfortable in the environment and with the people you will be trusting to accomplish this.
Book yourself a 30-minute intro helicopter training flight with one of our professional instructors. Our training helicopters have dual controls, so we will put you in the pilot seat and talk you through the effects of each of the controls. This is your opportunity to be in control of a real helicopter and see what it’s all about.
CONTACT US
DURBAN HEAD OFFICE
Office 3, Virginia Airport
220 Fairways
Durban North, KZN
4051
Tel: +27 (0) 31 569 1531
Email: info@bacheli.com
BALLITO OFFICE
Imbonini Helistop (Imbonini Park)
4 Barbet Road
Shakas Head, KZN
4399
Tel: +27 (0) 32 815 0671