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Old 12th November 2006 | 15:41
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flyingtonka
 
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From: USA
Angel Helicopter - Fixed Wing

I have an FAA ATP (helicopter) 3500+ hours P1 - of which about 2500 are turbine - of which 1000 are muti crew medium twins (IFR).

Right now I am just about at the top of my game - flying in New York City as Captain of a S76, regularly flying into JFK or LGA IMC (much fun).

I am now considering getting into fixed wing back in good old Blighty and I'm trying to decide whether to take the JAA ATP for fixed wing or rotorcraft.

If I spent the next couple of years getting my JAA ATP(fixed wing) then flew 500 hours P2 in a Gulfstream plus my 3500+ hours P1 Helicopter, would I get into say Ryanair, Easyjet, BA, and all those other short haul A320 / B737 operators with a little more ease?

Any other helicopter guys made the transition to fixed wing? How was your experience?
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