Training, hours building and first job prospects in America
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From: DXB
Orlando
I am off to Orlando in July/August and I my girlfriend is after a trial helicopter lesson. Do any of you guys know any good places out there were she can get a trial lesson. We are staying near the theme parks.
Knew I could count on you guys
Knew I could count on you guys
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From: southern england
Try Warbirds of Kissimmee, and combine this with a MASH experience!
http://www.warbirdadventures.com/
or Tropical Helicopters at Leesburg:
http://www.tropicalhelicopter.com/introflight.htm
http://www.warbirdadventures.com/
or Tropical Helicopters at Leesburg:
http://www.tropicalhelicopter.com/introflight.htm
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From: CYPG
Try Helicopter Adventures, Inc. in Titusville, FL. About 45 minutes drive out towards Kenedy Space center!
Check them out at Helicopter Adventures, Inc
Check them out at Helicopter Adventures, Inc
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From: Derby
If you're in the area you should visit the "Crazy Horse" hangar (it's just gone, the correct name, as I typed, and I can't get it back. Ohhhhh senility...) at Kissimmee airport.
They have a two seat Mustang you can take up for an hour, (for an arm and a leg,) or for half an hour (just for the arm. ) Alternatively, you can do what I did and ask nicely and they'll show you around the hangar - four Mustangs and a Kittyhawk/Warhawk were in when I was there. Pristine condition. Beautiful. And the chief engineer showing me around and chatting to me while I gawked. Very friendly people and superb aircraft. Worth wandering over while your missus is airborne.
Been there, seen that and bought the T-shirt. (And a very nice one it is, too) :-)
They have a two seat Mustang you can take up for an hour, (for an arm and a leg,) or for half an hour (just for the arm. ) Alternatively, you can do what I did and ask nicely and they'll show you around the hangar - four Mustangs and a Kittyhawk/Warhawk were in when I was there. Pristine condition. Beautiful. And the chief engineer showing me around and chatting to me while I gawked. Very friendly people and superb aircraft. Worth wandering over while your missus is airborne.
Been there, seen that and bought the T-shirt. (And a very nice one it is, too) :-)
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Orlando Sight Seeing
Two palces to check out: if in Orlando at Executive Airport, try Air Orlando and ask for Markus, if you're going to make it out to Helicopter Adventures in Titusville, ask for Chris or Martin. Both places fly Schweizers.
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Winnie,
Well, I guess you're right, no more Martin. I haven't checked out the HAI sight recently, but glad you brought it to my attention. There is a new section with recent graduates, and what they are up to, pretty good stuff. Regarding Markus in Orlando, he is actually German, I think. Cheers.
Well, I guess you're right, no more Martin. I haven't checked out the HAI sight recently, but glad you brought it to my attention. There is a new section with recent graduates, and what they are up to, pretty good stuff. Regarding Markus in Orlando, he is actually German, I think. Cheers.
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From: London
I've just done 30 hours at Orlando Flight Training at Kissimmee Municpal (gateway) Airport. They've got 3 R22s.
www.flyoft.com
www.flyoft.com
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From: With my head in the clouds
JAA approved schools in US?
Hi,
just a short question. Does anyone know if there are JAA approved helicopter schools in the US? I heard some rumours about it here in Holland, so I was wondering...
Thanks,
DJG
just a short question. Does anyone know if there are JAA approved helicopter schools in the US? I heard some rumours about it here in Holland, so I was wondering...
Thanks,
DJG
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From: Singapore
Training USA
I have a current fixed wing ATPL (ICAO) but am intending to do a PPL (H) for fun. Does anyone know anything about UKFT at Long Beach?
I have searched for info and found nothing so far.
Any help or suggestions particularly with reference to training in California would be very much appreciated.
I have searched for info and found nothing so far.
Any help or suggestions particularly with reference to training in California would be very much appreciated.
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From: Florida
Take a look at www.civichelicopters.com.
Based just north of San Diego - you won't go wrong.
Based just north of San Diego - you won't go wrong.
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From: Pewsey, UK
B206 near Washington DC
I'm trying to do the maths to see whether it's worth doing part of my 206 type rating in the US.
I'll be in Washington DC at the end of August - does anyone know of reputable operators nearby (I know about the restrictions close to DC but clarification would be good).
Plan is to do the groundschool element here, as much of the JAR type rating syllabus as is common in an N machine then finish off here, but ONLY if it makes money sense.
Any thoughts, anyone ?
I'll be in Washington DC at the end of August - does anyone know of reputable operators nearby (I know about the restrictions close to DC but clarification would be good).
Plan is to do the groundschool element here, as much of the JAR type rating syllabus as is common in an N machine then finish off here, but ONLY if it makes money sense.
Any thoughts, anyone ?
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From: New Jersey, USA
I am in the DC area.
Helicopter High based out of Martin State airport has a 206 ($850.00/hr) but I am not sure he uses that for training.
The closest one that I know of that does do training is based out of Richmond, Va. They move it to Norfolk frequently which is quite a haul from D.C. (Richmond Helicopters and I think $750.00/hour)
There are a few Robbie schools around, Manassas VA, Fredrick, MD and Baltimore, MD
Helicopter High based out of Martin State airport has a 206 ($850.00/hr) but I am not sure he uses that for training.
The closest one that I know of that does do training is based out of Richmond, Va. They move it to Norfolk frequently which is quite a haul from D.C. (Richmond Helicopters and I think $750.00/hour)
There are a few Robbie schools around, Manassas VA, Fredrick, MD and Baltimore, MD
Gatvol
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From: KLAS/TIST/FAJS/KFAI
Dave
I can't help you on D.C., but if you must get a Turbine Conversion, shop around a bit. There are Schools not that far away. One if I remember sells block time in the 500, so it wont really matter unless you specifically need 206.
Post this on www.justhelicopters.com also.
Personally I suggest shopping around and actually when your finished with your project in D.C. Find a place on the East Coast that you can get a deal, maybe even Heli Adventures in FL, go there do your thing and then fly back and out of D.C. If your ticket cannot be changed.
Take a look at www.landings.com maybe they have some schools listed.
Good Luck and your Lucky you missed Vegas this summer, record Heat. As for me Im down in Africa enjoying the winter........
I can't help you on D.C., but if you must get a Turbine Conversion, shop around a bit. There are Schools not that far away. One if I remember sells block time in the 500, so it wont really matter unless you specifically need 206.
Post this on www.justhelicopters.com also.
Personally I suggest shopping around and actually when your finished with your project in D.C. Find a place on the East Coast that you can get a deal, maybe even Heli Adventures in FL, go there do your thing and then fly back and out of D.C. If your ticket cannot be changed.
Take a look at www.landings.com maybe they have some schools listed.
Good Luck and your Lucky you missed Vegas this summer, record Heat. As for me Im down in Africa enjoying the winter........