Hi Charlie
I started flying about 18 months ago and here is my 5 pennies worth.
I visited Helicopter Advdentures in Titusville and had a good look round, met the instructors and had a couple of trial lessons.
The costs published on thier web site of $13,230 is very good. I chose not to take a full course as I was unable to allow the 6 weeks (a mortgage to pay and a job to maintain) it would take.
The exchange rate at the time was no where as good as it is at present.
If I was in a position to spend 6 weeks over there at todays rates, I would be over there in a flash.
However, in the real world, I had to fit my flying in when weather and holidays permitted and the costs of £12000 are about the best you can expect. I know people who have spent about £18000 and that it not the limit.
I trained in a Schweizer / Hughes 269C and the above prices include VAT
Hope this Helps
Jerry
Last edited by jerry712731; 5th Jan 2004 at 01:36.