IHFS Course Details

Integrated Helicopter Pilot Course (PPL/IR/CPL)

IHFS provides the Integrated Helicopter Pilot Course (PPL/IR/CPL) to applicants without previous flying experience.
Successful candidates will be granted the NCAA license.
Duration: 1 year
Amount: $110,745.00

Note: Fees will be paid in Naira at prevailing rate.

Price Details

INTEGRATED PROFESSIONAL HELICOPTER COURSE

Amount($)

130 hours flight time on Robinson 66 @ $575 per hour for each trainee

$74,750.00

55 hours training on FLYIT Simulator @ $100 per hour for each trainee

$5,500.00

170 hours PPL Ground Academics @ $15 per hour for each trainee

$2,550.00

230 hours CPL Ground Academics @ $15 per hour for each trainee

$3,450.00

90 hours Instrument Ground Academics @ $15 per hour for each trainee

$1,350.00

6 hours aircraft rental for PPL, Instrument and CPL check rides @ $575/hour for each trainee

$3,450.00

Registration

$200.00

Training Materials (Clothing, books, laptop computer & stationeries)

$2,250.00

Accommodation & Feeding @ $1,250 per month for each trainee for 12 months

$15,000.00

NCAA Statutory Charges:

 

(a) NCAA Student Pilot Licence, PPL, IR & CPL

$190.00

(b) NCAA Examiner fee for 3 checkrides @ $500 per flight for each SP.

$1,500.00

(c) NCAA written test fee for PPL, CPL and Instrument Rating @ $185 per rating for each SP.

$550.00

TOTAL

$110,745.00

Integrated Helicopter Pilot Course (PPL)

IHFS provides the Integrated Helicopter Pilot Course PPL(H), if required with Instrument Rating to applicants without previous flying experience.
Successful candidates will be granted the NCAA license.

Ad-Hoc(PPL)

A Private Pilot License (PPL) allows you to fly an aircraft on your own, anywhere in Nigeria, without needing prior authorization from an instructor.
You can also legally share the aircraft hiring cost with your passengers, however you cannot fly for hire or reward unless you have a commercial pilot license.
IHFS provides pilot training to applicants who are interested in becoming private pilots on part time basis.An average student will qualify for a private pilot license after approximately 55-60 Aircraft hours. If completing training on a part time basis, say 1 hour a week, this will take just over 12 months. Full time training will take about 3 months.

Ad-Hoc(Flying Experience)

IHFS also provides pilot training to applicants who are aviation enthusiast. This flight Training is aimed at giving applicants flight experience.

Instrument Rating (Helicopter)

Instrument flying gives a pilot the ability to cope with unstable weather conditions in which he/she might operate from time to time. The instrument rating is thus essential for both career and safety reasons.
It surely affords the holder of the rating more versatility than a non-instrument rated pilot. This ultimately makes the holder safer and more confident in the air.
Duration: 5 Months
Amount: $66,085.00

CPL (Helicopter)

The Commercial Pilot Programme is designed for those who wish to make a career as helicopter pilots.
The syllabus is designed to prepare them for the practical demands of professional flying. The total flight training consists of an average of 120 and 55 flight hours (PPL inclusive). The course encompasses advanced maneuvers and additional cross country flights to meet the requirements for Commercial Pilot Licence.

CPL/Instrument Rating (Helicopter)

During this course, theory and practical helicopter flight training is integrated which makes the learning process a lot easier for the student and the result will improve faster.
The first skill test will be for your commercial license.You will not train towards a Private Pilot License (PPL) before you take your Commercial Pilot License (CPL). Additionally if required with an Instrument Rating.
Duration: 8 Months
Amount: $66,085.00

Price Details

CPL (HELICOPTER) ADD - ON FOR TRAINEEES WITH PPL (AEROPLANE)
Training Cost for PPL, CPL & Instrument Rating (H) with Night Privileges

82hours flight on Robinson 66 @$565/hour

$46,330.00

45 hours on Fly it Professional Helicopter Simulator@$100/hour

$4,500.00

150 hours IR &CPL ground academics @12/hour

$1, 800.00

4 hours aircraft rental for PPL (1 hour), instrument (1.5 hours) and CPL check rides (1.5hours)@$545/hour)

$2,180.00

Pre/Post flight briefings

Free

Registration

$160.00

Training materials (Manuals, Books, Notebooks, writing materials)

$470.00

TOTAL

$55,440.00

Accommodation and feeding for 8 months @$1,125/month

$9,000.00

Nigerian civil Aviation Authority Statutory Charges

NCAA PPL, Instrument Rating and CPL, fees License or rating

$145. 00

NCAA Examiner fee for 3 check rides @ $315/flight

$945.00

NCAA written test fee for PPL, CPL

$555.00

TOTAL

$1,645.00

GRAND TOTAL

$66,085.00

PPL (Helicopter) Add On

IHFS also provides PPL(H) add on training for NCAA Commercial/Instrument Rated Fixed-Wing Pilots. This course comprises Rotorcraft ground school and actual helicopter flight training.
A Helicopter Private Pilot License (PPL) allows you to fly a helicopter on your own, anywhere in Nigeria, without needing prior authorization from an instructor. You can also legally share the aircraft hiring cost with your passengers, however you cannot fly for hire or reward unless you have a helicopter commercial pilot license.
Duration: 5 months
Amount: $43,545.00

CPL (Helicopter) Add On

IHFS also provides CPL(H) add on training for NCAA Commercial/Instrument Rated Fixed-Wing Pilots. This course comprises Rotorcraft ground school and actual helicopter flight training.

Price Details

CPL (HELICOPTER) ADD - ON FOR TRAINEEES WITH CPL (AEROPLANE) Training Cost for PPL, CPL & Instrument Rating with Night Privileges

50 hours flight time on Robinson 66 @$585/hour

$29,250.00

15 hours on Fly it Professional Helicopter Simulator@$100/hour

$1,500.00

70 hours CPL ground academics @12/hour

$840.00

4 hours aircraft rental for PPL (1 hour), instrument (1.5 hours)and CPL check rides(1.5hours)@$545/hour)

$2,180.00

Pre/Post flight briefings

Free

Registration

$160.00

Training materials (Manuals, Books, Notebooks, writing materials)

$470.00

TOTAL

$34,400.00

Accommodation and feeding for 5 months @$1,125/month

$4,500.00

Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority Statutory Charges

NCAA PPL, Instrument Rating and CPL fees License or rating

$145.00

NCAA Examiner fee for 3 check rides @ $315/flight

$945.00

NCAA written test fee for PPL, CPL

$555.00

TOTAL

$1,645.00

GRAND TOTAL

$40,545.00

Turbine Experience (Helicopter)

IHFS provides turbine transition/experience to pilots rated on piston engine helicopters.

R - 66 Helicopter Type - Rating

Type rating training on the R66 Helicopter is also conducted for applicants who are already rated on other helicopter types.

AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT LICENCE (ATPL)

The Airline Transport Licence programme is designed for those who have flown for a while and desire to take their flying career to a higher level.
ATPL Eligibility:

  • Minimum total flying hours 1200 Flying Hours
  • Minimum Night Flying Hours: 80 Hours
  • Valid CPL/ Instrument Rating

Price Details

Description

Rate($)

Amount($)

14 hours flight time on Robinson 66 @ $545 per
hour for each SP

7,630.00

7,630.00

10 hours training on FLYIT Simulator @ $100 per
hour for each SP

1,000.00

1,000.00

67 hours ATPL Ground Academics @ $12 per
hour for each SP

804.00

804.00

2 hours aircraft rental for ATPL check rides@
$545/hour

1,090.00

1,090.00

Registration

200.00

1,600.00

Training Materials

780.00

6,240.00

Accommodation & Feeding @ $1,125 per month
for 11/2 months (optional)

1,687.50

1,687.50

NCAA Statutory Charges:
a. NCAA ATPL fees
b. NCAA checkride Examiner fee
c. NCAA ATPL written test fee

 

60.00
315.00
190.00

 

480.00
2,520.00
1,520.00