Hey all, Sorry about the thread revive.
I am in the same boat as the original thread starter and am seeking some clarification.
I have called several FAA field offices and spoken to various operations inspectors and the topic of using helo hours for ATP FW is just too much for them to comprehend as it is not normal.....so PPRune it is.
I am confident that up to 1250h RW can be used towards a FAA ATP(A) however there a question I have regarding counting Helo CP/Other/Dual.
My issue is this paragraph:
"(c) A commercial pilot may credit the following second-in-command flight time or flight-engineer flight time toward the 1,500 hours of total time as a pilot required by paragraph (a) of this section:
(1) Second-in-command time, provided the time is acquired in an airplane -
(i) Required to have more than one pilot flight crewmember by the airplane's flight manual, type certificate, or the regulations under which the flight is being conducted;
(ii) Engaged in operations under subpart K of part 91, part 121, or part 135 of this chapter for which a second in command is required; or
(iii) That is required by the operating rules of this chapter to have more than one pilot flight crewmember."
Does this mean that all of my helicopter Co-Pilot, Dual and Other time does not count towards the 1500h total?
I have about 500 FW and 1000RW, further I meet all of the other requirements being FW PIC, night PIC, instrument etc.
Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
Failing this does anyone know who I can write to in the FAA to get a ruling/decision? I have written to them and was pointed to the field offices......
PA