R66 Type Rating

R66 Helicopter Type Rating in Spain

Balearic Helicopters provides EASA helicopter type rating training for pilots requiring Robinson R66 type rating. Train with experienced helicopter instructors in Mallorca, Spain, and complete your Robinson helicopter type rating in a professional ATO environment.

Our type rating courses are delivered from Mallorca, providing an ideal location for pilots travelling from across Europe.

Training is conducted on an individual basis and the programme is tailored to the pilot's existing experience and licence requirements.

Our Robinson R66 marine is fitted with floats, air-conditioning, glass cockpit, auto-pilot and extender range fuel tanks.

R66 Flight Experience

If you are a helicopter pilot and would like to experience what it's like to fly an R66 turbine then this is your chance.

The flight experience includes:

• Comprehensive ground briefing
• Pre-flight
• 1 hour flight

This can be logged as Exercise 1 of the Type Rating should you then wish to continue the course.

R66 Type Rating

The course if dependant on your current ratings. Depending on whether you already hold a Turbine Rating and/or are currently rated on the R22 or R44. Please let us know your current licence, ratings and medical.

Course includes comprehensive ground school, both R66 Type and Turbine engines. There is an R66 ground exam to pass (multiple choice with a 75% pass mark). The course could be from as little as 3 hours training to the full 5 hours Type Rating

Flight training include R66 handling characteristics and emergency procedures.

All of the training are completed in house here in Mallorca.

Eligibility

• Hold a valid EASA PPL (H) or higher
• Hold a current Class Two medical or higher

Flight Training Syllabus

 

Flight Training

• Pre-flight, Start up & Shut down Takeoff
• Landing & Hover Manoeuvres
• Confined Area Operations
• Limited Power Techniques
• Autorotation & Practice Forced Landings
• Vortex Ring
• Governor Failure & Throttle Control
• Emergency Procedures Skills Test

Ground Training

• Pilots Operating Handbook R66
• EASA R66 OSD
• Balearic Helicopters Training Notes
• Technical Test Paper

Flight Test

• 1 hour oral examination
• 1 hour flight test based on general handling and emergency procedures.

Course Time Frame

The minimum time to complete the course 4 days with Balearic Helicopters in Mallorca.

What to bring:

You will need to bring (Originals)

• Passport
• Licence
• Medical
• Logbook

Enquire About an R44 or R66 Type Rating

Looking for an R44 type rating in Spain or an R66 type rating in Europe?

Contact Balearic Helicopters to discuss your licence, experience and preferred training dates.

Train for your Robinson R44 or R66 type rating in Mallorca.