Anybody binned FW for rotory (late)?
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Anybody binned FW for rotory (late)?
Hi,
Bored with big jet long haul, done the rest (as much as you can outside military), but never even been in helicopter. Looks fun and rewarding.
What progression could you expect if you started at 46, 0 H Hours. The drop in pay would probably consign the idea to the bin anyway, but has anyone else done it?.
Know some helicopter drivers but mostly those who`ve gone the other way. I`ve heard plenty who loved it but thought it was time to leave.
BTW who were the guys in Whirlybirds?, they didn`t really register at the time.
Gary
Bored with big jet long haul, done the rest (as much as you can outside military), but never even been in helicopter. Looks fun and rewarding.
What progression could you expect if you started at 46, 0 H Hours. The drop in pay would probably consign the idea to the bin anyway, but has anyone else done it?.
Know some helicopter drivers but mostly those who`ve gone the other way. I`ve heard plenty who loved it but thought it was time to leave.
BTW who were the guys in Whirlybirds?, they didn`t really register at the time.
Gary
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I couldn't give you an idea about work prospects, having gone down the military path, but good luck if you decide to pursue it.
Rotary wing flying is top fun, real hands on and lots of interesting places you find yourself in.
I'm on fixed wing now, but I've got a hankering to get back to a bit of the good old wokking.
Even if you don't take it up commercially, if you can spare a few bucks it'd be worth it for just having done it.
As far as jobs etc go, in my limited understanding guys with no hours have to do the hard yards out mustering or whatever to break into the industry (talking about Australia here).
I'd be interested to hear from them that's been there and done that, too.
Cheers
Rotary wing flying is top fun, real hands on and lots of interesting places you find yourself in.
I'm on fixed wing now, but I've got a hankering to get back to a bit of the good old wokking.
Even if you don't take it up commercially, if you can spare a few bucks it'd be worth it for just having done it.
As far as jobs etc go, in my limited understanding guys with no hours have to do the hard yards out mustering or whatever to break into the industry (talking about Australia here).
I'd be interested to hear from them that's been there and done that, too.
Cheers
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Gary, if you are flying long haul out of HK I reckon you should be able to buy a robbie and fly for fun on your days off. I wouldn't recommend that you think about flying helicopters for a living though - unless you have lots of money stashed away.
If you do take the plunge, good luck and be prepared for some incredulous stares from your fellow students!
If you do take the plunge, good luck and be prepared for some incredulous stares from your fellow students!
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Thanks for the replies,
To OoB, You`re right I could probably scrape enough together, however the satisfaction (apart from the short term huge grin), comes from doing the job and getting paid for it. Your job sounds about right, but that`s just the green grass talking. You`re also right about having to have enough stashed. I also take AotWs point about just trying it anyway.
We`ll see.
G
To OoB, You`re right I could probably scrape enough together, however the satisfaction (apart from the short term huge grin), comes from doing the job and getting paid for it. Your job sounds about right, but that`s just the green grass talking. You`re also right about having to have enough stashed. I also take AotWs point about just trying it anyway.
We`ll see.
G
