Callous
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Where does the Helo pay top out? I mean, if you have to spend 70k just to start, how much are you making after 5-10 yrs in the game?
What to become a helo pilot
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Where does the Helo pay top out? I mean, if you have to spend 70k just to start, how much are you making after 5-10 yrs in the game?
maxlt1
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Money!
In addition to what I posted above, yes, there are ratings just like in airplanes. Helicopters are in the rotorcraft category, and "helicopter" is the class. Helicopter certificates are the same as airplane... from private on up through CFI and ATP. Only, there is no "multi" rating for the helicopter.
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Funny..i would have thought a multi rotor helicopter like a chinook would require a multi rating
Money!
In addition to what I posted above, yes, there are ratings just like in airplanes. Helicopters are in the rotorcraft category, and "helicopter" is the class. Helicopter certificates are the same as airplane... from private on up through CFI and ATP. Only, there is no "multi" rating for the helicopter.
Funny..i would have thought a multi rotor helicopter like a chinook would require a multi rating
Yeah, you'd think. But, there's no such thing as a multi-engine helicopter rating.
scottyboy75
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Looking at it from the fixed world a twin cost about twice what a single cost. Could you imagine paying for a twin turbine heli. I am thinking about $1400 an hour.
BTW. I don't know how I did it but some how I got 10 hrs in a 206 B3.
BTW. I don't know how I did it but some how I got 10 hrs in a 206 B3.
No kidding? Recently? How'd you like it? The JetRanger was a fun helicopter...
scottyboy75
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Finishing up my inst in it. I think their is a bigger world than Robbies out there. My inst checkride keeps getting pushed back so now it looks like I am doing my comm and inst ride the same day.
Velocipede
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So when I retire from my airline job, can I fall back on my 1200 hrs of Navy H-46 time (out of about 15,000 total) and have a shot at flying for PHI?
Well, you won't be very current in helicopters, but who knows! Do you have an FAA commercial helicopter certificate?
Velocipede
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I do. I'm type rated in the BV-107. Thank-you Uncle Sugar!
I always thought those 46s were cute little guys.
So you really want to fly the gulf as a retirment gig?
Velocipede
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I always thought those 46s were cute little guys.
So you really want to fly the gulf as a retirment gig?
Yeah, I've heard that if you take off the blades, trannys and gear, you can put the whole fuselage inside a Chinook.
And the Gulf? Not sure, but the wife's folks have a house in CRP that's earmarked for her. And every year it gets just a tad harder to take Old Man Winter.
It would take me back to my first military gig with the notable exception that the platforms don't move or try to hide from you!
Yeah, I've heard that if you take off the blades, trannys and gear, you can put the whole fuselage inside a Chinook.
And the Gulf? Not sure, but the wife's folks have a house in CRP that's earmarked for her. And every year it gets just a tad harder to take Old Man Winter.
It would take me back to my first military gig with the notable exception that the platforms don't move or try to hide from you!
I'm in FL right now doing some multi stuff and right next to my flight school is a helicopter flight school. I'm trying decide if its worth the $250 to get an hour of memories.
LAFF
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Yeah, I've heard that if you take off the blades, trannys and gear, you can put the whole fuselage inside a Chinook.
And the Gulf? Not sure, but the wife's folks have a house in CRP that's earmarked for her. And every year it gets just a tad harder to take Old Man Winter.
It would take me back to my first military gig with the notable exception that the platforms don't move or try to hide from you!
GoM is not a bad deal if you don't have to do it...However, after a life as a airline pilot you may find yourself not liking the living / working conditions.
My father did it for 24 years. He died at 59 1/2 while flying one of PHIs helos off-shore from a heart attack. Helos age you quickly...I've only met on old helicopter pilot and he was awarded a MoH last week by POTUS.
Just my worthless opinion...
-LAFF
neuronicone
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Hey. Ian J., just some queries if you don't mind. Are this short heli private training courses also offered at a <link removed> and military school for girls as part of the curriculum?
after those short term courses of becoming a heli pilot, will it qualify a person to become a certified heli pilot for private and government agencies? How does it differ with the courses of aeronautics taken in a long term basis like 4-6 year courses?
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after those short term courses of becoming a heli pilot, will it qualify a person to become a certified heli pilot for private and government agencies? How does it differ with the courses of aeronautics taken in a long term basis like 4-6 year courses?
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Hey there... not quite sure what you're asking. I checked out that website and didn't see anything about helicopter training. What sort of training is offered there?
