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Contents Page 1 – Our Team. Page 2 – Tiger Fly Away’s. Page 3 – Why Tiger Are Different. Page 4 – What Can You Do With a Private Helicopter License? Page 5 – Which Helicopters Will I Get To Fly? Page 6 – How Long Does The Private Helicopter Course Take? Page 6 – What To Expect On The Day? Page 6 – PPL Flying Experience. Page 6 – PPL Flying Breakdown. Page 7 – Ground Training & E-learning. Page 8 – Helicopter Training Exercises. Page 9 – CAA Medical Requirements. Page 9 – Minimum Age. Page 9 – Maximum Weight. Page 9 – Maintain Your Licence. Page 10 – Trial Lessons & Air Experience Flights. Page 11 – Price List PPL (H) Dual Instruction. Page 12 – No Hidden Extras. Page 13 – Self Fly Hire Price List. Page 14 – Advanced Courses. Page 15 – CPL (H) Flying Breakdown. Page 16 – Zero to Hero/Example Career Package. Page 17 – Testimonials Page 18 – How To Find Us.

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You may choose to book lessons on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. You can also block book days or weeks at a time. We can also schedule the training to suit your own requirements. Some of our students learn at weekends or in the evenings to fit around their jobs, others take the time out to train intensively in a short time period. If you choose to attend every day, five days a week, you should allow between six to eight weeks to complete your course. WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE DAY Our trial lessons includes a pre-flight briefing on basic helicopter procedures and aircraft controls, a pre-flight inspection as well as the start-up and shut down of the helicopter. In the air, you will be able to fly the helicopter yourself. Your instructor will introduce you to flying straight and level as well as how to turn, climb and descend. They will also introduce you to the art of hovering. PRIVATE PILOT'S LICENCE (HELICOPTERS) COURSE SUMMARY Flying Experience The PPL (H) requires a minimum of 45 flying hours’ experience in total; however, it is not unusual to take longer, between 55 – 60 hours would be about the average. If you already hold a current PPL(A) you are entitled to a slight reduction to the minimum required. The breakdown of hours is: 35 dual flying training hours (training with an instructor in the helicopter with you) 10 supervised solo flying training hours 45 flying hours is the minimum required, and the total will depend on you reaching the required standard to pass the PPL Skills Test. HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE? PAGE | 6

At Tiger Helicopters, we will help guide you in your study towards the following CAA examinations which you will take here at Shobdon. There are nine Theoretical Knowledge exams which consist of multiple-choice questions and one oral examination for the Radio License. Aviation Law This subject covers all the legal requirements for flying in the UK and Europe. Operational Procedures Air and safety procedures. Helicopter Aircraft General Knowledge Understanding the mechanics of the helicopter. Principles of Flight How and why does a helicopter fly. Navigation & Radio Aids The art of planning a route to arrive at your destination safely and on time. Meteorology This subject covers basic principles of weather and introduces you to all the information available for pre-flight planning Human Performance and Limitations Knowing your own physical limits and restrictions with relation to flying. Flight Performance and Planning The loading of the aircraft and its limitations relative to the conditions of the day. Communications Learn how to communicate with air traffic control and other services using the aircraft radio. Flight Radiotelephony Operator's Licence Examination An oral one-to-one test with a flight radio examiner. GROUND TRAINING AND E-LEARNING PAGE | 7

During your flight training you will complete the following 30 Exercises as per CAA Regulations. These will teach you all the skills required to safely pilot the Helicopter. 1 & 2 Familiarisation with helicopters, pre and post flight actions and all Safety procedures (Ground briefs only) 3 Air Experience – Your first flight 4 The effects of the controls in forward flight 5 Attitude, speed and power changes 6 Straight & Level flight 7 Climbing 8 Descending 9 Turning 10 Basic Autorotation’s 11 Hovering 12 Take-off and Landing 13 Transitions from hover to climb and approach to hover 14 Circuit, approach and landing 15 First solo flight 16 Sideways and backwards hover manoeuvring 17 Spot turns 18 Hover OGE and vortex ring 19 Simulated Engine off landings 20 Advanced autorotation’s 21 Practice force landings 22 Steep turns 23 Transitions 24 Quick stops 25 Navigation 26 Advanced take offs, landings and transitions 27 Sloping Ground 28 Limited Power 29 Confined Areas 30 Basic instrument flight HELICOPTER TRAINING EXERCISES (THE FLYING) PAGE | 8

CAA MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS The PPL (H) applicant must have a valid Class 2 Medical Certificate. We have a local Doctor who is an Aviation Medical Examiner and can issue the required Certificate. Please get in contact with us for further information. MINIMUM AGE Experience gained from the age of 14 years can count towards your UK CAA PPL (H) application, however an applicant for the PPL(H) must be at least 17 years of age. MAXIMUM WEIGHT With the R22, the maximum pilot weight is 240lbs (17stone or 109Kg), The R44 has a maximum pilot weight of 280lbs (20 stone or 125kg) and the B206 doesn’t have a specific limit. MAINTAIN YOUR LICENCE Once you have obtained your PPL (H), it is important that you remain current. It is therefore a CAA requirement that you fly a minimum of 2 hours per year, as well as take an annual proficiency check to keep yourself current. KEY NOTES PAGE | 9

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The majority of your training will be carried out within about a 30 mile radius of Shobdon. We fully appreciate that once you achieve your PPL(H), you may want to broaden your flying horizons & keep challenging yourself! With this in mind, we offer additional, flexible, dual courses aimed at continually improving your skill and experience as a pilot, as well as taking in some stunning scenery and having lots of fun! Introduction to Mountain flying This 2-day course consists of 5 hours flying and all relevant ground schooling to teach you the basics of safe & enjoyable flying in and around mountainous areas. The course initially takes in the Black Mountains near Hay-on-Wye before moving onto the Welsh Mountains and Snowdonia with a refuel (and lunch!) stop at Caernarfon. Advanced Navigation This 4-day course is designed to hone your skills in both planning and executing flights through controlled airspace, military airspace and finally, the London Heli Routes! The course consists of 10 hours flying and all relevant schooling & briefings to enable you to confidently fly through airspace you may previously have avoided and most excitingly, 2 flights through the London Heli Routes. Although challenging, flying the London Heli Routes will be one of the most rewarding flights you will ever fly & certainly one of the most scenic! Foreign Flying Conquered the Heli Routes? How about another country…? We can create a bespoke course to teach foreign flights with schooling and briefings to cover issues such as long water crossings & crossing international boundaries. Flights to France can easily be arranged - Le Touquet being a popular airfield to fly to or perhaps Deauville if you are interested in a flight over the Normandy Beaches. Or you might elect to head west to the Isle of Man & Ireland. ADVANCED COURSES PAGE | 14

CAREER PACKAGES YOUR CAREER IN HELICOPTER FLYING Interested in becoming a professional helicopter pilot? This is made incredibly easy with Tiger Helicopters. Having obtained your PPL (H), you must now acquire further experience to advance your career and become qualified to earn money as a Helicopter Pilot. HOUR BUILDING Your next step in gaining further experience is hour building. This is the term used in the industry to describe an approved and structured programme, which enables you to achieve the pre-entry requirements for the Commercial modular course. These are: 155 hours’ total time in the helicopter 50 hours must be pilot in command 10 hours’ cross country flying (Aeroplane licence holders are entitled to a reduction in these hours). During your hour building you will increase your skills as a helicopter pilot. You will undertake many flights around the country, experiencing flight in controlled and military airspace. You will also practice and perfect normal manoeuvres. As part of your pre-entry requirements, you must have passed the commercial ground exams. We would strongly recommend that you study for these exams alongside your hour building & we can advise you on which school to study with. PAGE | 15

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