The current minimum requirements for the issue of a JAR PPL(H) are

• 45 Hours Total Flying Experience
• of which a minimum of 25 hours must be dual instruction
• 5 hours of the 25 must be simulated instrument training.
• 10 hours must be solo flying.
• 5 hours of the 10 hours solo must be solo navigation
• A valid JAR Class 2 Medical certificate.

A pass in the following written examinations (the exam format is multi choice with a pass mark of 75% in each exam).

• Air Law
• Helicopter Principles of Flight
• Helicopter Flight Planning & Performance
• Human Performance & Limitations
• Meteorology
• Navigation
• Radio Telephony

A pass in the following practical examinations.

• PPL Skill Test (Aircraft General Handling, Navigation & Instrument Flying)
• Radio Telephony Oral