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COURSE DESCRIPTION

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The pre-entry course for a first type rating on a single-pilot multi-engine helicopter is a theoretical knowledge course designed for helicopter pilots who have a valid PPL(H) or CPL(H), but no ATPL theory credit, and who want to have a first multi-engine type rating on their license.

Four subjects of the ATPL(H) course have been tailored to multi-engine helicopters: Airframe and Systems, Instrumentation, Mass and Balance, and Helicopter Performance. 

The course is concluded by an in-house theoretical knowledge exam, and a pass on this exam qualifies for a certificate of successful completion. This certificate must be shown to the examiner

at the day of the skill test of the first multi-engine type rating. There is no official exam at a national aviation authority.

The total course duration is 95 hours, which includes 80 hours of distance learning at home and

two days in the classroom with an instructor. The in-house exam is scheduled at the end of the second day.

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Some topics of the above mentioned subjects are considered as basic knowledge. To give an example: the altimeter and airspeed indicator are not included in the Instrumentation course, because there is no significant difference between a single-engine and a multi-engine helicopter.

But the pitot-static system is much more developed so it is included in the course.