AtWanaka Helicoptersno previousflyingexperience is necessary when learning to fly a helicopter, but if one does have some previous fixed wing experience it does reduce the requirements for the licence.
The only requirement is that you are able to pass a medical exam to ensure that you are fit to fly. This has to be done prior to one's first solo flight, i.e. after about 15 to 20 hours flying.
Wanaka Helicopters offers all types of flight training from the basic Private and Commercial pilot licences to advanced courses on mountain flying, low level, sling operations and Instructor ratings. In addition, we offer hour building courses for overseas students wanting to take advantage of NZ's lower hire charges, favourable currency exchange rates and our NZQA registration.
We operate four Robinson R22 helicopters for flight training, and a Eurocopter AS 350 Squirrel, a Eurocopter EC 130 and two Robinson R44 helicopters primarily on commercial work. Flight training course dates are on an as required basis - that is flight training is conducted all year round, and you can start when you like.
Flight training is available for all students, both national and international. Study Visas are available for international students.
We now offer a theory ground school and fixed wing training through the Wanaka Aviation Consortium (WAC).
We operate from Wanaka Airport, which is situated on State Highway 6 between Wanaka and Queenstown.
Our highly experienced pilots and staff are warm, friendly, enthusiastic and genuinely passionate about our activity and environment, and want to provide visitors with an experience that is safe, unique and best represents and fulfils their need to experience the icons that drew them to New Zealand in the first place.
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