Working alongside the team at EJO, the South of England-based English language specialist approved by the British Council, the team at Helimetrics Ltd have developed a custom-made English language training module to assist those who need to use English as a second language to work in and around and to operate helicopters.

The module has initially been aimed at qualified helicopter instructors with a basic working knowledge of English. The module lasts for two to three weeks and has initially centred on the Gazelle helicopter in the training role. The module aims to both improve the student’s basic English and by the use if intensive one-on-one sessions to develop the student’s command of aeronautical terminology.

During the module that uses EJO’s proven approach of living with a British family, the student receives extensive instruction both formally and informally. Use is made of helicopter models and of visits to operational helicopters and their operating bases. During 2006 students were taken to the Army Air Corps Centre at Middle Wallop, to a UK Police Air Support Unit and to visit a privately owned Eurocopter EC120 helicopter where focussed hands-on tuition was possible using a real helicopter.

Living with a family is a well-tried approach to learning English. Helimetrics Ltd has been able to combine the unique talents of its directors to provide an intense ,enjoyable and productive solution for those needing to develop their ‘helicopter’ English quickly.

Helimetrics Ltd works exclusively with EJO to provide an English language solution for those needing to develop their helicopter vocabulary and general English. Further general information on this module can be obtained from Helimetrics Ltd directly but application for formal courses will be normally via the EJO at www.ejo.co.uk, or contact Steve.