On May 1, 6:40 pm, john smith wrote:
In article .com,
Greg Copeland wrote:

My brother is a CFI, training Apache Long Bow pilots and would like to
transition to GA after he retires. Was wondering if anyone knows of
any books which will help prepare a career military helicopter pilot
for the world of civilian, fixed wing aviation? Specifically,
anything that covers transition to FAA private pilot, complex
endorcement, and IFR certificate.

I have not been in that situation, but those who have tell me to get the
certificates from the FAA before they separate from the military. Have
him contact the nearest FSDO and talk to them about what they want in
the way of documentation.


That strikes me as unrealistic as he has zero hours for fixed wing
operation. I can only imagine they want more than just existing paper
work. All of his hours (probably a several thousand at this point)
are for complex rotary operation. I take it no such book exists? I
was hoping to find something to provide as a gift since he is
currently stationed in Korea.

Greg