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Old 22nd Apr 2008, 11:29
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Diaan
 
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Confused...

I don't know if this question was asked before, but if it was-please inform me and show me where to look for my answer, because I couldn't find it anywhere...

Would it be better to train for a FW pilot and then go to helicopters? Or would it be better to just train for helicopters if that is what I want to do?
The reason why I ask this is because of the low payment(?) that helicopter pilots get and also the job opportunities...especially when newly trained,etc...

I also foud out it is more expensive to train for a helicopter pilot-would it be possible to train for a HCPL if I am a FW within a short period? Because my whole vision is to fly HELICOPTERS,but it looks to me from the posts on the site that it is difficult to survive if you have a family. Thats why I want to have a FW qualification. Although-I know it would bore me.

I am in Africa,but have access to south africa where i want to do my training.
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