Training

Simon holds an E and D Category Instructors Rating for pilot training and offers:

• Type Ratings - Bell 505 Jet Ranger X, Bell Jet Ranger, McDonnell Douglas 520N

• Advanced Mountain Flying Training

• Longline and Lifting Training

• Agricultural Topdressing Rating and Training

• Agricultural Spraying Rating and Training

• Aerial VTA Rating and Training

• CAA Part 137 Annual Competency Checks

• Ground courses on agricultural spraying and top dressing.

Costs:

• Full agricultural rating, including spray gear, Tracmap GPS using our Robinson R44 = $65,000 + GST

• Full agricultural rating, using your aircraft, fuel and gear (from our Rakaia base only) = $15,000 + GST

• Rating - Bell 505 Jet Ranger X = $1,800/hour

• Rating - MD520N = $1,650/hour

• Rating - Bell Jet Ranger = $1,550/hour

• CAA approved training course and exam = $800 + GST