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Old 26th May 2012, 10:38
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iTom
 
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Hi

thank you for your answer Adam,

I asked Héli-Union for a CPL/IR/Theorical ATPL training, total cost : approx 185 000 €

Then I thought about switching between FLC 1 and 2 regulation to reduce cost.

I explain :

Passing an integrated CPL(H) in a FTO then theorical ATPL/IR (distance learning)
Next, PPL(A) with night rating and some hours to pass an IR SEP (A)
And finally convert my IR(A) to an IR(H)

Questions :

What do you think about that ?
Did you already try this way ?
Do you know other mechanic who switched to pilot ?
Do you think it's possible as en engineer to deal with school (by working for them or giving a hand in maintenance) to reduce cost ?
In your opinion, could an experience in maintenance and flight (approx 1500hrs in power line survey and HEMS) be "a kind of advantage" to get a job after ?

Thanks for your help and feedback

Regards,

Thomas
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