He not only is an A&P but an IA, and an Examiner also. I was told by Ken
Brock " If you learn to fly a helicopter with Zemlock, you'll never die in a
helicopter". I asked if that was because he would scare you out of ever
riding in one again... Several people that I know just got into their
camper and moved into an RV park a mile or two away from Chino Airport and
stayed until they got their license. While the cost is cheap the training
is thorough. Even with my PPL and just going for the helo add-on, Mike gave
me a 17 page list of questions that he might ask on the check ride. While I
didn't have to take a private helo written, I'm sure I could have passed it.
Also he did convince me very early that there wasn't a dang thing that I
could do to the helo that he couldn't get us out of. If I'm ever in a helo
that slings a blade, I want Mike to be in the other seat and I think I will
make it.

Stu Fields Safari pilot
wrote in message
...

I don't see how a Bensen Gyro can be used for hours. I thought time
in ultralights couldn't be counted. As far as the mixed bag of
helicopters, I could not find anything in the rules that say it has to
be the same make and model. Maybe I'm not looking in the right place,
but 61.109 uses the phrase "in a helicopter" which I take to mean
*any* helicopter.

I really wish Zemlock was a little closer to me. I'm in S. FL and,
while there is no shortage of helicopter schools near me, there isn't
any as cheap as Zemlock. I'll bet this guy is also an A&P and that's
how he gets the rate down.

The cheapest school near me is $190/hr dual. I might be willing to
travel out of state, but CA from FL is just too far.

Dennis.

"Stu Fields" wrote:

All of my Schweitzer 300CB, Safari and even Benson Gyro time was
included in
my rotary wing hours as well as the Bell 47.
BTW: Zemlock trains a bunch of the law-enforcement types from all over
Calif
plus...He has had guys from all over. One in particular is the
president of
a non Bell helicopter co. who got his rating in the Bell 47 because it
was
easier for him to get away and concentrate on the rating with Zemlock.

Dennis Hawkins
n4mwd AT amsat DOT org (humans know what to do)

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