Structured CPL Hour Building
Helping you make the most of your time...
Many see Hour Building as a “necessary evil”, or a “hoop to jump through”, in order to reach their goal of starting a course of training for their Commercial Pilot Licence.
Here at Horizon Aviation, however, we believe that it should be seen as an opportunity to hone the skills required to successfully pass the CPL as efficiently as possible. With one of our Structured Hour Building Packages, you can do just that by building your experience under the supervision and guidance of our Instructors:
Avoid developing bad habits that will hamper your future progress
Ensure you are well-prepared for all aspects of Commercial training
Increase your chances of completing the CPL in minimum possible hours
Learn new skills (and gain new ratings) that will make you a better pilot
Save money: just one hour of additional CPL training on a multi-engine aircraft could cost over £500!
The Basics…
Complete a Structured Hour Building package with us and take advantage of the following:
Flying Tailored to Meet Your Needs
An Initial Assessment Flight completed with one of our Qualified Flying Instructors and covering all of the skills required for the CPL course
A full de-brief on your performance, with suggested areas for improvement
An individual flying programme created for you, based on this assessment
Ongoing Support
All of our packages include flight time with an instructor, to help with your preparation for the CPL course
Our experienced staff are on hand to assist with anything from flight planning to questions on any topic
Access to a Wide Range of Facilities
Full use of Horizon Aviation facilities at Bournemouth International Airport
Airfield open from 0630 – 2130, 7 days a week
Ideal location for flying to anywhere in the UK and N. Europe, with Night/Instrument facilities and full ATC
Flexible Timetable
Fly at a rate to suit you and your budget
Online booking system for instant aircraft reservation
Value for Money
Discount on our standard hire rates is included with all of our hour building packages and courses
Transparent Pricing
All of our packages include aircraft and instructor costs, student membership and all landings at Bournemouth
Pay in instalments of 5 hours flight time, keeping your financial commitment both manageable and safe
Before you start…
Licence
The CPL Hour Building programme is designed for those looking to become a professional pilot through the so-called “modular” route. Therefore, you must hold an EASA Private Pilot Licence in order to begin. For more information on our EASA PPL course, click here. If you already hold another licence and need to convert to a “full” PPL, click here to find out about our licence conversion courses.
Medical
If your ambition is to become a professional pilot, you must be able to pass an EASA Class 1 medical. Although it is not a requirement to hold this level of medical before undertaking your actual CPL training, we strongly recommend that you satisfy yourself of your medical fitness before investing in any training towards it. Please visit the UK CAA Website for more information.
How it works
Choose one of our 25-Hour Base Packages, listed below
Add any of our additional options that you wish, either when booking your package, or at any other time during your course
Each of our packages has been designed carefully, using our extensive knowledge of flying training, to provide you with the experience and skills required for successful completion of the CPL course. Your progress will be monitored and discussed throughout, giving you a standard to aim for and the assistance you need to achieve it.
Package A - Complete CPL Preparation and Advanced Handling
Core Package
| Aircraft Type | Course Element | Description | No. of Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| DA40 | Solo Hire | Content based on the recommendations from your Initial Assessment Flight, to include the CPL Qualifying Cross Country (if required) | 12 |
| DA40 | Aircraft Hire with Instructor | Mentored PIC time designed to help you prepare for the CPL course, to include an overseas land-away | 5 |
| Bulldog | Aerobatics & Advanced Handling Course | Improve your handling skills by learning aerobatics, advanced handling and how to deal with upset recovery (satisfies the current requirements for issue of an EASA Aerobatic Rating) | 6 |
| DA40 | Instrument Flight Refresher | Brush up on the basic instrument flight techniques required for the CPL | 2 |
| Groundschool Seminar | “Practical Performance & Flight Planning for Commercial Pilots” | A Flight Planning refresher session with an instructor, aimed at preparing you for this aspect of the CPL course requirements | – |
Package Summary
| Package Price | Total Hours | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Equivalent Per Hour | PIC | Dual | |
| £TBA | £TBA | 16 | 9 | |
Options
| Option | Description | No. of Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK IMC Rating Course | Add a complete UK IMC Rating Course (adds the minimum required course hours plus the skills test) | 15 | £TBA |
| Night Rating Course | Complete your EASA Night Rating, a requirement for CPL issue (recommended between September – April) | 5 | £TBA |
Package B - Complete CPL Preparation
Core Package
| Aircraft Type | Course Element | Description | No. of Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| DA40 | Solo Hire | Content based on the recommendations from your Initial Assessment Flight, to include the CPL Qualifying Cross Country (if required) | 17 |
| DA40 | Aircraft Hire with Instructor | Mentored PIC time designed to help you prepare for the CPL course, to include an overseas land-away | 5 |
| Bulldog | Aerobatics & Advanced Handling Taster | An introductory flight of aerobatics and more advanced flying, such as spinning and maximum rate turns | 1 |
| DA40 | Instrument Flight Refresher | Brush up on the basic instrument flight techniques required for the CPL | 2 |
| Groundschool Seminar | “Practical Performance & Flight Planning for Commercial Pilots” | A Flight Planning refresher session with an instructor, aimed at preparing you for this aspect of the CPL course requirements | – |
Package Summary
| Package Price | Total Hours | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Equivalent Per Hour | PIC | Dual | |
| £TBA | £TBA | 21 | 4 | |
Options
| Option | Description | No. of Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK IMC Rating Course | Add a complete UK IMC Rating Course (adds the minimum required course hours plus the skills test) | 15 | £TBA |
| Aerobatics & Advanced Handling Course | Improve your handling skills by learning aerobatics, advanced handling and how to deal with upset recovery (satisfies the current requirements for issue of an EASA Aerobatic Rating) | 6 | £TBA |
| Night Rating Course | Complete your EASA Night Rating, a requirement for CPL issue (recommended between September – April) | 5 | £TBA |
Package C - Basic CPL Preparation
Core Package
| Aircraft Type | Course Element | Description | No. of Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| DA40 | Solo Hire | Content based on the recommendations from your Initial Assessment Flight, to include the CPL Qualifying Cross Country (if required) | 20 |
| DA40 | Aircraft Hire with Instructor | Mentored PIC time designed to help you prepare for the CPL course, to include an overseas land-away | 5 |
| Groundschool Seminar | “Practical Performance & Flight Planning for Commercial Pilots” | A Flight Planning refresher session with an instructor, aimed at preparing you for this aspect of the CPL course requirements | – |
Package Summary
| Package Price | Total Hours | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Equivalent Per Hour | PIC | Dual | |
| £TBA | £TBA | 24 | 1 | |
Options
| Option | Description | No. of Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instrument Flight Refresher | Brush up on the basic instrument flight techniques required for the CPL | 2 | £TBA |
| UK IMC Rating Course | Add a complete UK IMC Rating Course (adds the minimum required course hours plus the skills test) | 17 | £TBA |
| Aerobatics & Advanced Handling Taster | An introductory flight of aerobatics and more advanced flying, such as spinning and maximum rate turns | 1 | £TBA |
| Aerobatics & Advanced Handling Course | Improve your handling skills by learning aerobatics, advanced handling and how to deal with upset recovery (satisfies the current requirements for issue of an EASA Aerobatic Rating) | 6 | £TBA |
| Night Rating Course | Complete your EASA Night Rating, a requirement for CPL issue (recommended between September – April) | 5 | £TBA |
Additional Hours Add-Ons
Additional Hours Add-Ons
| Solo Hire | Aircraft Hire with Instructor | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Hours | Price | No. of Hours | Price | |||
| Total | Equivalent Per Hour | Total | Equivalent Per Hour | |||
| 10 | £TBA | £TBA | 1 | £TBA | £TBA | |
| 20 | £TBA | £TBA | 5 | £TBA | £TBA | |
| 30 | £TBA | £TBA | 10 | £TBA | £TBA | |
| 40 | £TBA | £TBA | 15 | £TBA | £TBA | |
| 50 | £TBA | £TBA | 20 | £TBA | £TBA | |
Interested?
If you’d like to know more, please contact us for a chat and to arrange a visit, or to book your course.