On Tue, 23 Sep 2003 02:42:27 GMT, rotorcfiwannabe
wrote:
Question for you experts out there...
I am a fixed wing pilot with 1000+ TT, MEI, CFII, CFI
I have a couple of hours helicopter time. I would like to eventually
get my rotorcraft CFI rating. I understand this would require getting
my rotorcraft add on.
1) What is the best way of getting from where I am now to a rotor CFI ?
(by best I mean cheapest)
2) Do I go direct to Commercial rotorcraft or do I have to get Private
rotorcraft ?
Commercial add on, 50 hours.
3) Do I do a ride for the rotorcraft CFI ?
yes, and an oral
4) Is there a good school where I can get all of these ratings quickly
and efficiently in an intensive training program ? I don't want to do a
couple of hours a month.
See the ads in Rotor & Wing
5) Any guesses as to costs ? $$$ ?
I'd figure around $150 to $225 hourly depending on if your are in a
R-22 or H-300
6) Does anybody anywhere rent a helicopter anymore, or is it just dual
instruction ?
There are places out there that will rent to you.
7) Does it make more economic sense for me to buy a used Hughes 269 and
train in it, then sell it when I am done training ?
No
I am not doing this as a career, just because I love helicopters.
Its an expensive hobby.
thanks in advance for the help !
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