Flight Training Excellence

WELCOME

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN

As the United Arab Emirates economy continues to grow and diversify, it is critical that we continue to develop our most important national resource our people. At Horizon International Flight Academy, we focus on attracting and training Emirati pilots while also welcoming international students from local and regional government and non-government organisations. We strongly believe that our success as an academy is directly related to the success of our students. Thats why the training we provide is characterised by excellence and efficiency, with safety remaining our number one priority. To all our prospective students, I look forward to welcoming you to our facilities in the near future and to providing you the training you need to excel at your chosen profession.

MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

Gearing up for the future, Horizon has all the key success factors necessary to tackle the rapid growth that has been sweeping the Middle Easts aviation industry. Undeniably, there is a need to train a cadre of highly skilled pilots to meet the needs of the regions various airlines and their growing fleets. The staff at Horizon, drawn from all over the world, are up to this challenge. Our experience has demonstrated that our students, after undergoing the rigorous training at Horizon, graduate to become world class pilots for major private or public organisations. And we are extremely proud of this track record. The future of any successful flying career begins here.

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INTRODUCTION

Horizon was established in 2002 with the express purpose of offering flight training for military and civilian customers within the Middle East. Operations began in September 2003 after the Abu Dhabi government owned Mubadala Development Company (MDC), with the support of the UAE Offsets Group (UOG), set up the flight academy in Al Ain. The Academy has generated a great amount of interest among the local and regional military and civilian sectors. Admitting both local and international students, the cadet pilots at Horizon have included trainees from the UAE Armed Forces, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Nigeria, Cyprus as well as Etihad Airways. Horizon has the edge over other flight training academies as it offers both helicopter and aeroplane pilot training programs that include PPL, CPL, ATPL and Flight Instructor Rating. Horizons syllabus is based on the JAA FCL curriculum with the issue of relevant licenses by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) after successful completion of the course. Advanced flying training courses are also offered.

UAE General Civil Aviation Authority Approved Flight Training Organisation Approved Type Rating Training Organisation Approved Maintenance Organisation Quality assurance Horizon is certified for ISO 9001:2008 Horizon International Flight Academy is proud to be a member of the Royal Aeronautical Society

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ACADEMY

Al Ain
Set within the boundary of the Al Ain International Airport and using a purpose built flight training facility, Horizon has set the benchmark for pilot training in the Middle East. Birthplace of the Ruler of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Al Ain is Abu Dhabis second city and home to some of the UAEs major universities. The Academy is set amidst a sea of rolling red sand dunes, 23 KM from downtown Al Ain which, with its broad avenues, palm groves and rich heritage of ancient adobe forts and other traditional buildings, providies the perfect setting to learn how to fly.

Selection Process
Whilst offering high standards of quality training courses, the Horizon selection process is inclusive of, but not limited to, psychometric and personality tests, trial flying lessons and interviews to help in minimising attrition rates and subsequent costs to individuals and organisations.
Ras Al Khaimah Umm Al Quwain Ajman Sharjah Dubai

Faculty
The staff, a diverse team of multinational instructors originating from the UAE, South Africa, the United Kingdom, France, Spain, New Zealand, Australia, Pakistan and Jordan, are amongst the most qualified in the region. Horizon guarantees individual attention during all the phases of training by maintaining an enviable instructor-to-student ratio of nearly 1:4, or better.

Facilities
With its strategic location at the Al Ain International Airport, Horizon boasts world class pilot training facilities. Covering an area of over 3,000 square meters, the Academys main block houses the administration offices as well as the helicopter division. The Academys flight training facilities are co-located within the Horizon campus area and the dispersal consists of nine helipads, while the aeroplane division is located at the fixed wing hangar. Weather conditions in Al Ain are perfect for learning to fly with few days lost due to bad conditions. The helicopter training program has the additional benefit of presenting many opportunities for limited power scenarios, mountain flying, and desert training conditions.

QATAR

Mina Jabal Ali

Fujairah

Course Delivery
Ground training is delivered by classroom lectures and practical demonstration, conforming to the learning objectives of JAR FCL. Classroom delivery includes the use of electronic whiteboard, PowerPoint projection and models.

Abu Dhabi Al Ain

Tarif Habsan

Helicopter Courses
OMAN
Horizon is the only civilian flight training organisation in the region offering Helicopter Pilot Training for PPL, CPL and Flight Instructor Rating Programs. Horizon is looking to provide tailor made military programs for military customers.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Humar An Nashash

Training
Horizon is the first flight academy in the Middle East to train students to a European Joint Aviation Authority (JAA) standard curriculum in helicopter and aeroplane training programs. Whether conducting standard or tailor made courses, Horizon is ideally suited to deliver quality pilot training in a truly focused aviation environment. Combining the knowledge and expertise of our instructors, Horizon offers safe, skilled and quality flight instruction to prepare individuals for pilot licenses issued by the GCAA. Over the last eight years Horizon has logged over 70,000 incident-free flying hours.

Simulator
To supplement the helicopter flight training, advanced simulators are also available. The state-of-the-art simulators have high resolution visual and audio systems, adding to the realism of the virtual flying experience.

Training Manuals
Training manuals are used as the basis for student courseware. Where appropriate, the manuals are supplemented by additional training material in the form of handouts and CBT. To reinforce the learning objectives, Horizon provides access for CBT to all students. This can be accessed from the Academys state of the art computer lab during or after classes. A remote learning program will also be set up with all training material made available online in the near future.

SAUDI ARABIA

3,000 70,000
sq. m floor space
Covering an area of over 3,000 square meters, the Academys main block houses the administration offices as well as the helicopter division.

Graduate Requirements
To graduate, a student needs to achieve a minimum of 75% in each subject. GCAA examinations are administered internally. In addition, the student must pass a final flight test. Combining the knowledge and expertise of our instructors, we offer safe, skilled and quality flight instruction to prepare you for Pilot Licenses issued by the GCAA . In its eighth year of operations, the Academy has so far graduated over 400 pilots and flight instructors from the UAE as well as Bahrain, Qatar , Saudi Arabia amongst others. Graduates from Horizon have moved on to pilot some of todays most sophisticated aircraft.

incident free flying hours

Maintenance
The Academy has an in-house maintenance facility for both helicopters and aeroplanes. The facility is an Approved Maintenance Organisation by the UAE GCAA. Licensed engineers and technicians maintain the fleet and ensure minimum downtime for aircraft. Horizon has also been chosen by Cessna to be an Authorized Service Centre and provides third party maintenance services.

Field Trips
Informative field trips to organisations such as Air Traffic Control Centres, airlines operations and aviation maintenance organisations are part of the training, and are designed to further students understanding of ground subjects and flight training.

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OUR COURSES

Private Pilot Licence Aeroplane - PPL (A)

Aim of the Course
The PPL (A) course is offered to pilots who wish to fly for recreational purposes. A PPL allows a pilot to act as pilot-in-command or co-pilot of any aeroplane engaged in non-revenue flights.

Frozen Air Transport Pilot Licence Aeroplane - ATPL (A)

Aim of the Course
The aim of the Frozen ATPL (A) integrated course is to train pilots to the level of proficiency necessary to enable them to operate as co-pilot on multi-pilot, multi-engine aeroplanes in commercial air transportation. It is an ab-initio course (no previous flying experience is required). The integrated program provides the uninterrupted training of all courses mandatory for ATPL (A). The ATP License is frozen until the pilot reaches 1,500 hours of flying experience.

Credit for previous experience:

In the case of a PPL (A) holder, 50% of the aircraft hours flown by the entrant prior to the course may be credited towards the required flight up to a credit of 40 hours flying experience or 45 hours if an aeroplane night flying qualification has been obtained, of which up to 20 hours may be dual instruction.

Syllabus of the Course

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Theoretical Knowledge: Self study (285 hours) Flying Training: 45 hours (Minimum) Duration of the Course: 12 weeks (Minimum) Additional if required: Night qualification (5 hours flying training)

Structure of the Course

The ATPL course is a full time training program, consisting of Computer Based Training and classroom training. The aim of the ground school is to equip prospective pilots with aviation theory in order to retain and apply this knowledge in flying. The theoretical knowledge syllabus of the ATPL (A) Integrated course covers the following subjects: Principles of Flight Communications Aircraft General Knowledge Air Law Human Performance Operational Procedures Navigation Radio Navigation Meteorology Flight Planning Aircraft Performance Mass and Balance

Syllabus of the Course

Theoretical Knowledge: 900 hours Flying Training: 205 hours (Minimum) Duration of the Course: 78 weeks (Minimum)

Entry Requirements
GCAA Class 2 Medical Certificate Minimum 17 years of age (18 years at the time of license issue) Sound background in Mathematics and a Science related subject Proficiency in English is expected

Entry Requirements
Minimum 18 years of age High School Grade 12 or equivalent and demonstrate a good understanding of Mathematics and Physics Meet the UAE GCAA Class One medical standard Proficiency in English is expected - an ICAO Aviation English Level 3 (certificate from a UAE GCAA approved centre) before commencing the course. Before license application a student must be at ICAO level 4

Structure of the Course

The PPL course is a distance learning program. Horizon provides students with books and study manuals which they are expected to study prior to sitting for their theoretical exams. The GCAA PPL (A) examination is divided into 3 papers on subjects comprising the theoretical knowledge: Paper 1: Principles of Flight, Communications and Aircraft General Knowledge Paper 2: Air Law, Human Performance, Operational Procedures Paper 3: Navigation, Meteorology, Flight Planning and Performance

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Private Pilot Licence Helicopter PPL (H)

Aim of the Course
The PPL (H) course is offered to pilots who wish to fly for recreational purposes. A PPL allows a pilot to act as pilot-in-command or co-pilot of any helicopter engaged in non-revenue flights.

Commercial Pilot Licence Helicopter CPL (H)

Aim of the Course
The aim of the course is to train pilots to the level of proficiency necessary to operate single-pilot single-engine or multi-engine helicopters of commercial air transportation and to obtain the CPL (H). The Horizon CPL (H) course is available for ab-initio trainee pilots. It is designed to take students from zero flying hours all the way to the issue of a GCAA CPL (H) license with no previous flying experience required.

Credit for Previous Experience

In the case of a PPL (H) holder, 50% of the aircraft hours flown by the entrant prior to the course may be credited towards the required flight up to a credit of 40 hours flying experience or 50 hours if a night flying qualification has been obtained, of which up to 25 hours may be dual instruction.

Syllabus of the Course

Theoretical Knowledge: Self study (285 hours) Flying Training: 45 hours (Minimum) Duration of the Course: 12 weeks (Minimum) Additional if required: Night qualification (5 hours flying training)

Structure of the Course

The CPL course is a full time training program, consisting of computer based training and classroom training. The aim of the ground school is to equip prospective pilots with aviation theory in order to retain and apply this knowledge in flying. The theoretical knowledge syllabus of the CPL (H) Integrated course covers the following subjects: - Air Law - Navigation General - Communications - Human Performance - Aircraft General Knowledge - Meteorology - Principles of Flight - Aircraft Performance - Operational Procedures - Radio Navigation - Instruments - Flight Planning - Mass and Balance

Syllabus of the Course

Theoretical Knowledge: 550 hours Flying Training: 137 hours (Minimum) Duration of the Course: 47 weeks (Minimum)

Entry Requirements
GCAA Class 2 Medical Certificate Minimum 17 years of age (18 years at the time of license issue) Sound background in Mathematics and a Science related subject Proficiency in English is expected

Entry Requirements
Minimum 18 years of age High School Grade 12 or equivalent and demonstrate a good understanding of Mathematics and Physics Meet the UAE GCAA Class One medical standard Proficiency in English is expected - an ICAO Aviation English Level 3 before commencing the course Before license application a student must be at ICAO level 4

Structure of the Course

The PPL course is a distance learning program. Horizon provides students with books and study manuals which they are expected to study prior to sitting for their theoretical exams. The GCAA PPL (H) examination is divided into 3 papers on subjects comprising the theoretical knowledge: Paper 1: Principles of Flight, Communications and Aircraft General Knowledge Paper 2: Air Law, Human Performance, Operational Procedures Paper 3: Navigation, Meteorology, Flight Planning and Performance

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Qualified Military Pilot Aeroplane QMP/CPL (A)

Aim of the Course
The aim of the course is to train Qualified Military Pilots to obtain a GCAA CPL (A) license.

Qualified Military Pilot Helicopter - QMP/CPL (H)

Aim of the Course
The aim of the course is to train Qualified Military Pilots to obtain a GCAA CPL (H) license.

Syllabus of the Course

Theoretical Knowledge: 200 hours Flying Training: 30 hours Duration of the Course: 13 weeks

Syllabus of the Course

Theoretical Knowledge: 200 hours Flying Training: 30 hours Duration of the Course: 13 weeks

Entry Requirements
A QMP who has been on active or non-active flying within the past 12 months GCAA Class 1 Medical Certificate Have successfully completed a course in military/police ground and flying training and been awarded wings by the Armed Forces Meet the GCAA Class One medical standard Proficiency in English is expected - an ICAO Aviation English Level 3 (certificate from a UAE GCAA approved centre) before commencing the course before license application a student must be at ICAO level 4 Possess a minimum of 500 total flying hours, of which the flying experience recorded during military/police flying training must fulfill the following; 100 flying hours must be pilot in command hours 20 flying hours must be cross country under instruction 10 flying hours must be instrument under instruction or for Instrument rating, 40 flying hours of instrument under instruction 5 flying hours at night A military/police pilot will only be eligible for an ATPL if he has more than 500 flight hours on multi-crew transport aircraft A military pilot shall be required to meet the aeronautical experience requirements of the license for which they are applying. The experience shall meet the specific hours required by category (e.g. instrument, night, cross country etc.)

Entry Requirements
A QMP who has been on active or non-active flying within the past 12 months GCAA Class 1 Medical Certificate Have successfully completed a course in military/police ground and flying training and been awarded wings by the Armed Forces Meet the GCAA Class One medical standard Proficiency in English Possess a minimum of 500 total flying hours, of which the flying experience recorded during military/police flying training must fulfill the following; 100 flying hours must be pilot in command hours 20 flying hours must be cross-country under instruction 10 flying hours must be instrument under instruction or for Instrument rating, 40 flying hours of instrument under instruction 5 flying hours at night A military/police pilot will only be eligible for an ATPL if he has more than 500 flight hours on multi-crew transport aircraft A military pilot shall be required to meet the aeronautical experience requirements of the license for which they are applying. The experience shall meet the specific hours required by category (e.g. instrument, night, cross country etc.)

Structure of the Course

The QMP/CPL (H) theoretical knowledge comprises of 200 hours of classroom instruction. The syllabus of the QMP/CPL (H) Course covers the following subjects: - Air Law - Navigation General - Communications - Human Performance - Aircraft General Knowledge - Meteorology - Principles of Flight - Aircraft Performance - Operational Procedures - Radio Navigation - Instruments - Flight Planning - Mass and Balance

Structure of the Course

The QMP/CPL (A) theoretical knowledge comprises 200 hours of classroom instruction. The syllabus of the QMP/CPL (A) Course covers the following subjects: - Air Law - Navigation General - Communications - Human Performance - Aircraft General Knowledge - Meteorology - Principles of Flight - Aircraft Performance - Operational Procedures - Radio Navigation - Instruments - Flight Planning - Mass and Balance

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SERVICES

Course mentor
The course mentor program gives individualised attention to all students enrolled at the Academy. Course Mentors are chosen from the faculty and provide professional, as well as personal, counseling during the entire training period.

How to apply
For further details on course schedules, fees and financial assistance, please visit our website at www.horizonuae.ae or contact our Marketing Department at 800 5355. Interested individuals can register online.

Customer feedback
The student training reports during the ground and flying phase are available in real time on our website, providing individuals or sponsors with controlled access to their records.

Contact us
P.O. Box 59059, Al Ain, UAE Tel: +971 3 7855550 Fax: +971 3 7855599 info@horizonacademy.ae www.horizonacademy.ae

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