Helicopter training at Nottingham Airport
From the first hour of your PPL(H) to commercial training, advanced ratings and London Heli Lanes familiarisation, Arcus helps you understand where you are going and supports you all the way there.
Find your course
Choose a course below for requirements, structure, common questions and next steps. If you are unsure which route applies, speak to us before making any decisions.
Learn to fly privately or take the first step towards a professional helicopter career.
Explore course →Progress from private flying to the standard required to be paid as a helicopter pilot.
Explore course →Train after dark throughout the year, supported by Nottingham Airport's unrestricted operating hours.
Explore course →One-to-one tuition and support for PPL(H), CPL(H) and ATPL(H) theoretical knowledge.
Explore course →Add another helicopter type, renew a rating or complete a proficiency check.
Explore course →Prepare for and fly the London Helicopter Routes with an Arcus instructor, building practical experience and confidence.
Explore course →Prepare for your Battersea Heliport sign-off with ground briefings, guided arrival and departure, and continued Arcus support.
Explore course →New to helicopter training?
One detailed resource covering PPL(H), CPL(H), medicals, theory, hour building, costs, timescales and career realities.
Not sure where to start?
We will explain the options honestly and help you plan a training route around your experience, availability and goals.