Originally Posted by
nomorehelosforme
Could you kindly enlighten us as to other options that you know of that offer similar levels of training in addition to the additional opportunities that Robinson offer within this package at a better price point?
Yeah,...the same damn course from 2005 to 2020!
Robinson is like McDonald's. They used to offer a good value of a decent product for much less than everyone else. Now its slightly lower quality for a much higher cost.
,,.."but hey everyone else is still higher so you should be grateful". /s
In 2020 I got two and a half days of ground, a 1.1 in the R44 and my BFR endorsement for $750. In 2024 they axed the BFR endorsement and doubled the price to $1,500. If that's a "bargin" then it must also come with the deed to the Brooklyn Bridge.
Just in case you're curious, my BFR that year ended up costing about a grand,...and before you say that those two and a half days of ground are worth the extra $500 bones, remember, there's also four nights in a hotel attached to that course (but not included in the price) plus gas (I drove from NorCal) or airfair/rental car for a lot of other poor chopper jocks.
,...and don't forget, this course is often an insurance requirement for entry level helicopter jobs that pay live in your car wages!