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Old 30th Dec 2008, 10:03
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With a brand new licence and 100 hours, or what ever it is in the UK, you will still have just a hundred hours. The fact you did it in a 206 won't matter a great deal because it's still just a hundred hours.

The jobs most folks compete for with VERY low total time are more than likely those that are done in a 300, R22 or maybe R44. You won't have that option.

I'm with Phil. With very low time, having the most possible hours is the thing that will be of most benefit to you.

For the same money you would spend doing a CPL in a jetbanger you could probably do your licence in a 22, a rating in a 44 and another 10? or 20? hours in a 44. While still a bit on the skinny side, that would make someone with entry level total hours more competitive for an entry level position in the industry.

The other things you will need, which in my opinion are of the more important variety, are perseverance, tenacity, a preparedness to listen and learn and a bit of good luck.

GP
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