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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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Becoming a helicopter pilot may seem like an unachievable dream for most. Fortunately, NAC Helicopter Pilot Training has developed a new onboarding program that makes becoming a licenced pilot more attainable than ever before.
As Vicky Sankey, who runs the NAC Helicopter Pilot Training school, explains, “If you plan ahead, a helicopter pilot career is within reach and becomes very achievable. As leaders in the field of helicopter training, we can help students turn what can seem like a mountain into a molehill with a little planning and expert guidance.”
The path from ab-initio (from the beginning) training to obtaining a Private Pilot Licence (PPL) requires student pilots to complete 50 hours of flight training, which can be carried out over a three year period. During this time the student has 18 months to complete the required theoretical exams.
Students will need to budget for the entry fee requirement of R25 000, which allows them to sign up for the Helicopter PPL Program and receive the required study material.
Students can be as young as 15 and are required to complete a Class 2 Flight Medical, which is valid for five years if under the age of 40. Students can choose to progress through the program gradually to really make the most of the experience. For the best results, NAC Helicopter Pilot Training recommends students take at least two lessons a month, if possible. To budget for this type of frequency, a lesson/1 hour flight on a training Helicopter (R22) costs R3900 (excl. VAT). This helicopter does have a seat weight limit of 109 kg, meaning bigger pilots will be required to use the R44, which costs R5650 (excl. VAT). For two flights a month, students should budget for between R7800 and R11300 per month (excl. VAT) in order to achieve a PPL certification over a two year period. There is, however, an option to extend the period to three years to ease budget constraints.
Whether students are pursuing flying as a hobby or as a professional career, the high standard of helicopter facilities provided by NAC is very comfortable, making the entire experience stress-free and enjoyable.
For more information, prospective students are invited to contact NAC’s Helicopter Pilot Training team to inquire about the 1 hour a week flight program on a student kit to achieve a PPL, which includes eight exams in total and can be extended for completion over a three year period. NAC Helicopter Pilot Training is also currently offering two hours of flight free when students sign up for 50 hours, an immediate savings of R7400.00.
