Transition to rotorcraft is not like a new type rating. I really wish
people would stop promulgating this myth. It is NOT faster or cheaper
to get your ASEL stuff first. You can not be a safe helicopter pilot
with only 16 hours in one. Also, transitoning from fixed wing
to rotorcraft requires you to un-learn some nasty "instinctual"
behaviors that might get you killed if you apply them.

If you need to be convinced of this just take a quick lesson where
you land the helicopter on a dolly on the leeward side of some
buildings on a gusty day. That'll shrink your sphincter and ego
enough to ensure you'll want a few more lessons before taking a
checkride. Part 61 does not govern the laws of physics or physiology.

Bart


Skyking wrote:

Due to costs, it would be wise to get your Airplane, Commercial-Instrument
or at leat Commercial before working on the Rotorcraft Rating.
You can read FAR Part 61 for the hourly requirements.

Oh, BTW, "Catch 22", once you obtain that coveted rating all of the
ptoential employers will want you to have logged thousands of hours
that you won't have.

Good luck,

Skyking