TOPCAT HELICOPTERS
While flying a helicopter enjoy the view and almost unlimited possibilities to land close to your destination and to be part of the extraordinairy world of aviation.
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Together with you we promote competent pilot skills but also the joy of flying helicopters.
Our Services
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VFR Night Flight Permission
Theory training
Theory training
VFR night flight approval
Theory training
Theory courses
A thorough theoretical knowledge is a requirement for understanding all aspects of helicopter flying
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In cooperation with Royal West Aviation Club you can subcribe to and attend theory classes to become Private Pilot. These classes normally start in autumm on Saturday mornings in the clubhouse training facilities. Costs per attendee for the whole theory course and materials are
only € 400.
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Sightseeing Flight
You can contact West Aviation Club to inquire about helicopter sightseeing flight possibility in a four seat Robinson R44.
Call +32 58 31 23 67
Fight Lessons for Private Pilot Helicopter
The practical training starts with a two-seater Robinson R22 or Hughes (HU269) helicopter. It takes place at the airports of Koksijde (EBFN) and Genk / Zwartberg (EBZW) as well as at the heliports of Tielen Kasterlee (EBTK) and Zomergem (EBZM). After obtaining your private helicopter pilot license, we can train you to fly a four-seater Robinson R44 helicopter.
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Night Flying
TopCat organizes VFR night rating theory and practical training. Koksijde AB offers frequent opportunities at no additional cost.
Further training possibilities:
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Bell 47
Turbine helicopter type rating
A significant step up in your qualifications would be a turbine helicopter rating. Turbine helicopters have more power and fly faster and require additional training. TopCat Helicopters can help you transition to turbine helicopter rating.
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Turbine Helicopter possibilities:
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Robinson R66
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Bell 206 (Jetranger)
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Bell 47 Soloy
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EC 120
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Gazelle SA 341/432
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AS350 / EC 130
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AS355
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Augusta A119 Koala
we cooperate with Helicopter Services Ltd. in the UK at EGLM near London.
About us
Meet The Team
Ann Lechat
EASA/FAA Flight instructor, EASA Flight Examiner and head of training.
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Single & multi engine helicopter pilot / instructor. Also EASA and FAA Aviation Medical Examiner. For availability see reservation system.
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Provides instruction on:
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Robinson R22 / R44 / R66
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EC120 / EC130
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AS355 / AS350
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Bell 206 (Jetranger + Long)
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Bell 47 / B47 Soloy
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Augusta A199 Koala (FAA)
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Gazelle SA 341 / 342
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MD500N / MD600N
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Hughes HU269 / HU369
Karel Kinabel
Flight instructor
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Former Belgian Airforce Sea King and NH90 pilot and instructor. Also mostly available during the week. Consult our reservation system.
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Provides instruction on:
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Robinson R44
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Bell 47
Benjamin de Kaste
Flight instructor
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Helicopter pilot Airbus H145. For availability see reservation system.
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Provides instruction on:
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Robinson R22 / R44
Jef Keuppens
Instructor
Helicopter pilot Eurocopter Écureuil (AS350) and Bell UH-1 Iroquois (Huey).
For availability see reservation system.
Teaches at:
Hughes HU269
Bell 47
Ben Vanhentenrijk
Instructor
Helicopter pilot Airbus H135.
For availability see reservation system.
Teaches at:
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Robinson R22 / R44
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Guimbal Cabri G2
Wim Declercq
Instructor
Helicopter pilot Airbus H135 and EC120
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For availability see reservation system.
Teaches at:
Robinson R44