Costs of helicopter schools in South Africa

The costs of helicopter schools in South Africa vary from centre to centre. The following is representative of typical South African flight schools

We offer helicopter training at schools in Durban, Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town.

The most popular of our helicopter schools is based in Durban. Its popularity stems from its courses that combine helicopter training with low altitude flying over the Indain ocean (spotting whales & dolphins at play) and high altitude flying over the majestice Drakensberg mountain range.You will also fly over game parks viewing wildlife from the air - thus adding new and exciting experiences.

Also popular is our helicopter school in Durban. For reasons, click here .

PLEASE NOTE helicopter flight school and other costs are calculated in South African Rands and will therefore vary UP or DOWN according to international currency exchange rates. FINAL costs in your currency vary according to exchange rates.

Cost of South African helicopter schools

Types of license SA Rand  
HPPL Private R  315 000 Click here for currency converter
HCPL Commercial R 785 000 Click here for currency converter


(prices exclude accommodation and include 50 hours flying). Exchange rates fluctuate. For up-to-the minute exchange rates, click here.

If you are interested in the costs of obtaining a commercial helicopter license, please contact us. Because the needs of individual students vary so greatly, we need to know more about you and your needs in order to be able to give you prices.
You need a HPPL before starting HCPL so the cost is cumulative.

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