Flight Training Excellence

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. That’s 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 East’s aviation industry. Undeniably, there is a need to train a cadre of highly skilled pilots to meet the needs of the region’s 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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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. Horizon’s 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.

INTRODUCTION

UAE General Civil Aviation AuthorityApproved Flight Training OrganisationApproved Type Rating Training OrganisationApproved Maintenance Organisation

Quality assuranceHorizon 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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Al AinSet 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 Dhabi’s second city and home to some of the UAE’s 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.

TrainingHorizon 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.

Selection ProcessWhilst 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.

Course DeliveryGround 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.

Training ManualsTraining 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 Academy’s 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.

Field TripsInformative 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.

FacultyThe 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.

Helicopter CoursesHorizon 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.

Graduate RequirementsTo 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 today’s most sophisticated aircraft.

FacilitiesWith 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 Academy’s main block houses the administration offices as well as the helicopter division. The Academy’s 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.

SimulatorTo 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.

MaintenanceThe 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.

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Covering an area of over 3,000 square meters, the Academy’s main block houses the administration offices as well as the helicopter division.

3,000 sq. m floor space

70,000 incident free flying hours

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 flyingexperience is required). The integrated program provides theuninterrupted training of all courses mandatory for ATPL (A).The ATP License is “frozen” until the pilot reaches 1,500 hoursof flying experience.

Syllabus of the Course

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

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

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.

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)

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

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 KnowledgePaper 2: Air Law, Human Performance, Operational Procedures Paper 3: Navigation, Meteorology, Flight Planning and Performance

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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.

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

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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.

Syllabus of the Course

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

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

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.

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

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.

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)

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

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 KnowledgePaper 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.

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.) 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 - Aircraft Performance- Navigation General - Operational Procedures- Communications - Radio Navigation- Human Performance - Instruments- Aircraft General Knowledge - Flight Planning- Meteorology - Mass and Balance- Principles of Flight

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

Entry Requirements

• AQMPwhohasbeenonactiveornon-activeflyingwithinthe past 12 months • GCAAClass1MedicalCertificate• Havesuccessfullycompletedacourseinmilitary/policeground and flying training and been awarded wings by the Armed Forces • MeettheGCAAClassOnemedicalstandard• ProficiencyinEnglish• Possessaminimumof500totalflyinghours,ofwhichtheflying experience recorded during military/police flying training must fulfill the following;• 100flyinghoursmustbepilotincommandhours• 20flyinghoursmustbecross-countryunderinstruction• 10flyinghoursmustbeinstrumentunderinstructionorfor Instrument rating, 40 flying hours of instrument under instruction• 5flyinghoursatnight• Amilitary/policepilotwillonlybeeligibleforanATPLifhehas more than 500 flight hours on multi-crew transport aircraft• Amilitarypilotshallberequiredtomeettheaeronautical 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 - Aircraft Performance- Navigation General - Operational Procedures- Communications - Radio Navigation- Human Performance - Instruments- Aircraft General Knowledge - Flight Planning- Meteorology - Mass and Balance- Principles of Flight

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.

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.

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.

Contact us

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

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