Possible next type rating?
Guys,
please keep in mind: I'm a low time private heli pilot, just having fun flying those machines occasionally. Usually I go flying with an instructor or another (experienced) pilot.
I used to be flying a Hughes 269C, but it's located more than 1:15h by car away from where I live. That's the main reason why I'm struggling getting 5 or more hours a year.
Now there's a heli company located at my home town's airport and it's operating three different machines: A Robinson R44, A Jet Ranger B206 and an AS355.
Located only a 20min. drive away this could be the possibility for me to get more hours per year - if i get a new type rating.
But which one?
As a twin, the AS355 could be worth having one hour of "fun test flight" with an instructor, but in the long run I guess it would be way too expensive for keeping me up to date and current with it.
But what about the Jetty? Should I try making a type rating (and of course turbine endorsement) and switch over to the B206, or would you recommend me sticking to the pistons and move to the Robbie?
What - and why - would you recommend?
And before you ask: I don't know the charter rates and conditions yet. I definitely will take them into account, but as of now, I don't know anything about them.
Any hints are welcome.
Thracion