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Hangar 104C, Gate 15,
Lanseria International Airport,
Lanseria,
Johannesburg, 1748
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NAC’s helicopter maintenance facility at Rand Airport undertakes complete factory authorised maintenance and overhaul services for Bell and Robinson helicopters positioning NAC to provide a full range of world class overhaul, repair and maintenance services.
National Airways Corporation (NAC) Rand airport facility is the only Bell Customer Service Facility (CSF) in Sub Saharan Africa and the only Rolls Royce Model 250 engine Authorised Maintenance Centre in Africa.
NAC’s technical training facility, a South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) and Transport Education Training Authority accredited Aviation Training Organisation (ATO) at Rand Airport.
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We specialise in global special mission contracts, operating and managing numerous air support assignments throughout Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Australasia and the Far East.
NAC Flight Logistics is a wholly owned company that deals exclusively with aircraft leasing utilising NAC’s fleet of B1900D and E120ER aircraft.
Aircraft Maintenance provides domestic and away-from-base maintenance for the company’s operational aircraft wherever they are deployed around the world.
As the premier African based air ambulance operator, Universal Air Evac has completed thousands of air ambulance missions in Africa, the Middle East and Europe.
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We pride ourselves on offering our guests one-stop VIP travel solutions tailored to their individual requirements with the utmost attention to detail. From its base at Lanseria International Airport, the executive Charter business delivers bespoke air travel solutions in a personalised and safe environment.
NAC’s extensive modern aircraft fleet includes turboprop aircraft; light, mid-size, super-midsize and heavy corporate jets; as well as various airliners. Aircraft flight efficiency, flexibility and comfort are maximised, whether you charter for private or business travel.
Discovery Jets offer a complete turnkey solution for all our clients aircraft management needs to ensure the highest savings through the economies of scale, the highest levels of experience and thorough maintenance tracking and records keeping ensuring aircraft valuation.
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The Helicopter Operations division is based at the newly developed state-of-the-art “Ultimate Heliport” in Midrand, Johannesburg. This facility, designed from the ground up with helicopters in mind, boasts being the only heliport of international caliber in South Africa.
As industry leaders, NAC operates the largest fleet of helicopters on the African continent, specializing in executive corporate charters with helicopter support and operations throughout the region.
Once received in VIP fashion at our offices at the Ultimate Heliport in Midrand, you take off in style, departing along the N1 south towards the Buccleuch interchange.
Based at the V&A Waterfront, NAC Helicopters Cape Town is the market leader in coastal sightseeing helicopter tours. Our team offers personal, tailor-made helicopter charters for travellers, aviation enthusiasts and business executives.
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Recommended minimum requirements for a turbine rating would be a HPPL with a minimum of 100 hours PIC, this may change depend on the relevant aircraft insurance minimums.
Single engine: The training starts with ground school covering all aspects of the relevant turbine helicopter. This will take between 2-5 hours depending on the candidates experience. After you have acquired the theory knowledge expect to spend at least and hour going through a preflight check and familiarizing yourself with the systems.
The flight training will be broken up into four phases:
Once the above is complete the candidate will sit and exam and need to achieve a 75% pass mark.
Moving from a piston driven aircraft to a turbine driven aircraft is a great way to forward your flying experience, if done correctly it can be a great skill to achieve.
Twin Turbine Rating: Recommended minimum requirements for a twin turbine rating would be either a HCPL license or 200 hours as PIC, this too may change depend on the relevant aircraft insurance minimums. A Multi-Crew Co-Operation course is recommended when doing training on a multi pilot aircraft.
Ground school will take between 2-3 days as there are a lot more systems and procedures to go through. The ground orientation and preflight may take 2-4 hours. Knowing the systems before getting into the pilots seat will put you well ahead of the aircraft while doing the flight training.
The flight training will be broken up into four phases:
Once the above is complete the candidate will sit and exam and need to achieve a 75% pass mark.
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