Hong Kong & SE Asia: training advice

[goaround7]

Thanks for the gen, FrenchConnection, and for the PM.

I'm in !

[moosp]

The private sector is opening up slowly. There are already helicopter schools in Guangdong province (inland from Hong Kong) and the airspace over a large section of that province was released last year by the PLA to civil operations up to 950m. I have heard of other provinces that are doing the same.

EMS has a big future in China, but you will have to spend a lot of money to get it established and integrated with the hospital system. Look to a timeframe of ten years and be very careful with your joint venture partner. They are not there to make a profit for you.

I look at the Pearl River estuary and see an area crying out for heli-ops- short distance, high value pax, distributed business centres but it is slowly slowly.

First get your contacts, plough a lot of money in, discover that your contacts do not have the contacts they say they had, lose aforesaid money, start again wiser, and maybe make a business.

It's a trial, but it's all part of pioneering, and you wouldn't be dead for quids.

FWIW

[goaround7]

Thanks for the gen. Got the VC - recommendations on type ?

Set up some EMS with LR, 407 or go Eurocopter route ?

What do they use in HK ? Was there ten years a go and can't remember ? Squirrel ?

[moosp]

In Hong Kong nearly all EMS and casevac is done by the Government Flying Service using EC155's and Super Pumas.

As to what is best for China, it would depend entirely on the operation, range-payload, support etc and one ship which works in one coastal city might be unsuitable for Xinjiang.

Interesting times, as it appears that the view of helicopters in China is one of "new and exciting" rather than the "Not in My back yard" nimbyism of the over developed world.

[goaround7]

Thanks again.

My VC contacts are in USA and would favour Bell. Time to get down to the serious research. Appreciate the introduction - definitely worth taking further.

[VFRIFR]

Heli Express( formerly HeliHongKong)

Wonder if anyone out there knows if Heli Express is hiring. What's the pay like. Is it enough for a decent life with wife and 2 kids and a car? Any income tax on expats? How's the work cycle and any options for touring (6 weeks on/off). Do they provide type rating training? Appreciate your replies and will exchange info on Africa, CHC or flying for the UN.

[McHover]

Hong Kong helicopter training

I'd be interested in getting some first hand feedback from anyone who has undertaken instruction with the Hong Kong Flying Club.

I moved to HK recently and am keen to get back into the air and refresh my PPL(H) training, but want to hear a bit more about the quality, safety, and level of experience of those involved in the programme. I know local conditions are pretty restricted and I wondered how that impacts the levels of expertise locally.

I posted in the Fragrant Harbour (HKG) forum a few days ago looking for feedback and got zero response...

Thank you all.

McH

[DirtDiver]

Hi all,

are there people who have experience in getting licenses and flying in Thailand, Malaysia?

Thanks,

[bladegrabber]

Hi guys
Typical rates for ppl flying in Malaysia are 2800 RM / hr on an R44 based at Subang near KL, in real money that's $900+ / hr not sure how that compares with Oz or the USA

BG

[krautland]

PPL(H) school recommendations in asia?

Hello,

can you recommend schools for private flying in asia? japan, philippines, thailand, all kinds of places are fine. I currently live in shanghai but there don't seem to be any schools in china. my plan is to take a long summer vacation and finally through on a dream and take a few lessons.

I am probably too heavy for the R22 (unless I can lose 15kg...sigh), so I suppose that means schweizer (what's the limit) or R44 are in order, right?

[haihio]

In Thailand you can try Heliluck they have a couple of 44's.
In Malaysia there is Solaire helicopters, they are Robinson importers for Malaysia, the company is run by an American + some locals.

[avicat]

Any known Helo Pilot openings in SE Asia?
Willing to relocate. Currently a Pilot on Tuna Boat in the Pacific but can have a start date as early as August 1st.
Current Stats are as follows:
Fixed Wing Exp: C182/G1000
Rotor Wing: R44: 845 Bell 206: 122 hrs EC 130B4: 81 hrs MD500:1085 hrs
Approx: 2133 hrs total time with approx 1288 hours turbine
CPL(H) and licensed with both FAA and CAAP (Philippines)
Class 1 Medical
Conversational Tagalog and Spanish
US Citizen

[rotorwhip]

Hi guys.

Any openings or suggestions on opportunities in HK or Singapore? 6000h ALTP(H) and IR from DGCA India. Presently offshore. Looking at alternates. Preferable ME turbines. Thanks

[Adam Nams]

Any openings or suggestions on opportunities in HK ...

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