Mode of Entry
There are two main ways to get onboard our training programmes.
- The Integrated Helicopter Pilot Course (IHPC)
- The Ad Hoc Flying Course (AFC)
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Integrated Helicopter Pilot Course (IHPC)
IHPC students undergo full time training and run their program according to the schedule of the School. Accommodation and feeding are provided at the school. Trainees are required to pay up their tuition upfront before commencing training and are therefore, not affected by any subsequent variation in tuition. The duration of the course is a period of 10 months.
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Ad Hoc Flying Cours (AFC)
IHFS gives opportunity to aviation enthusiasts who cannot afford to enrol on full time basis, either due to their career/business engagements or their inability to pay tuition upfront to run the full integrated professional course. Students can run all our training programmes under the Ad Hoc arrangement – from PPL, instrument rating and CPL upgrade – only that it might take longer periods depending on the student’s consistency and skill level in flying. AFC trainees are therefore, allowed to plan their training schedule with assigned instructors as convenient for both parties and pay as they fly.
IHFS Courses
The International Helicopter Flying School runs 11 types of training programmes.
- Integrated Helicopter Pilot Course (PPL/IR/CPL)
- Integrated Helicopter Pilot Course (PPL )
- Ad-Hoc (PPL)
- Ad-Hoc (Flying Experience)
- Instrument Rating (Helicopter)
- CPL (Helicopter)
- CPL/Instrument Rating ( Helicopter )
- PPL (Helicopter) Add On
- CPL (Helicopter) Add On
- Turbine Experience (Helicopter)
- R – 66 Helicopter Type – Rating
- Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL)
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: $110,745.00
Price Details
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INTEGRATED PROFESSIONAL HELICOPTER COURSE |
Amount($) | Amount(N) @ N480/US$ |
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130 hours flight time on Robinson 66 @ $575 per hour for each trainee |
$74,750.00 |
N35,880,000.00 |
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55 hours training on FLYIT Simulator @ $100 per hour for each trainee |
$5,500.00 |
N2,640,000.00 |
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170 hours PPL Ground Academics @ $15 per hour for each trainee |
$2,550.00 |
N1,224,000.00 |
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230 hours CPL Ground Academics @ $15 per hour for each trainee |
$3,450.00 |
N1,656,000.00 |
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90 hours Instrument Ground Academics @ $15 per hour for each trainee |
$1,350.00 |
N648,000.00 |
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6 hours aircraft rental for PPL, Instrument and CPL check rides @ $575/hour for each trainee |
$3,450.00 |
N1,656,000.00 |
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Registration |
$200.00 |
N96,000.00 |
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Training Materials (Clothing, books, laptop computer & stationeries) |
$2,250.00 |
N1,080,000.00 |
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Accommodation & Feeding @ $1,250 per month for each trainee for 12 months |
$15,000.00 |
N7,200,000.00 |
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NCAA Statutory Charges: |
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(a) NCAA Student Pilot Licence, PPL, IR & CPL |
$190.00 |
N91,200.00 |
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(b) NCAA Examiner fee for 3 checkrides @ $500 per flight for each SP. |
$1,500.00 |
N720,000.00 |
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(c) NCAA written test fee for PPL, CPL and Instrument Rating @ $185 per rating for each SP. |
$550.00 |
N266,400.00 |
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TOTAL |
$110,745.00 |
N53,157,600.00 |
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
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CPL (HELICOPTER) ADD – ON FOR TRAINEEES WITH PPL (AEROPLANE) |
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82hours flight on Robinson 66 @$565/hour |
$46,330.00 |
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45 hours on Fly it Professional Helicopter Simulator@$100/hour |
$4,500.00 |
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150 hours IR &CPL ground academics @12/hour |
$1, 800.00 |
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4 hours aircraft rental for PPL (1 hour), instrument (1.5 hours) and CPL check rides (1.5hours)@$545/hour) |
$2,180.00 |
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Pre/Post flight briefings |
Free |
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Registration |
$160.00 |
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Training materials (Manuals, Books, Notebooks, writing materials) |
$470.00 |
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TOTAL |
$55,440.00 |
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Accommodation and feeding for 8 months @$1,125/month |
$9,000.00 |
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Nigerian civil Aviation Authority Statutory Charges |
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NCAA PPL, Instrument Rating and CPL, fees License or rating |
$145. 00 |
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NCAA Examiner fee for 3 check rides @ $315/flight |
$945.00 |
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NCAA written test fee for PPL, CPL |
$555.00 |
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TOTAL |
$1,645.00 |
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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
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CPL (HELICOPTER) ADD – ON FOR TRAINEEES WITH CPL (AEROPLANE) Training Cost for PPL, CPL & Instrument Rating with Night Privileges |
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50 hours flight time on Robinson 66 @$585/hour |
$29,250.00 |
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15 hours on Fly it Professional Helicopter Simulator@$100/hour |
$1,500.00 |
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70 hours CPL ground academics @12/hour |
$840.00 |
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4 hours aircraft rental for PPL (1 hour), instrument (1.5 hours)and CPL check rides(1.5hours)@$545/hour) |
$2,180.00 |
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Pre/Post flight briefings |
Free |
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Registration |
$160.00 |
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Training materials (Manuals, Books, Notebooks, writing materials) |
$470.00 |
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TOTAL |
$34,400.00 |
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Accommodation and feeding for 5 months @$1,125/month |
$4,500.00 |
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Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority Statutory Charges |
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NCAA PPL, Instrument Rating and CPL fees License or rating |
$145.00 |
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NCAA Examiner fee for 3 check rides @ $315/flight |
$945.00 |
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NCAA written test fee for PPL, CPL |
$555.00 |
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TOTAL |
$1,645.00 |
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GRAND TOTAL |
$40,545.00 |
Turbine Experience (Helicopter)
IHFS provides turbine transition/experience to pilots rated on piston engine helicopters.
R – 66 Helicopter Type – Rating
Type rating training on the R66 Helicopter is also conducted for applicants who are already rated on other helicopter types.
AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT LICENCE (ATPL)
The Airline Transport Licence programme is designed for those who have flown for a while and desire to take their flying career to a higher level.
ATPL Eligibility:
- Minimum total flying hours 1200 Flying Hours
- Minimum Night Flying Hours: 80 Hours
- Valid CPL/ Instrument Rating
Price Details
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Description |
Rate($) |
Amount($) |
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14 hours flight time on Robinson 66 @ $545 per |
7,630.00 |
7,630.00 |
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10 hours training on FLYIT Simulator @ $100 per |
1,000.00 |
1,000.00 |
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67 hours ATPL Ground Academics @ $12 per |
804.00 |
804.00 |
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2 hours aircraft rental for ATPL check rides@ |
1,090.00 |
1,090.00 |
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Registration |
200.00 |
1,600.00 |
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Training Materials |
780.00 |
6,240.00 |
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Accommodation & Feeding @ $1,125 per month |
1,687.50 |
1,687.50 |
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NCAA Statutory Charges: |
60.00 |
480.00 |
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