Fixed wing to rotary

[super ted123]

Hi,

I am a fixed wing pilot, flying a twin turbine but I am very interested in becoming a north sea helicopter pilot. I have a few friends who do this and I have had many a jumpseat ride, so I am sure its a good move.

What I would appreciate is some help in understanding what is required for me to convert my JAR CPL/ME/IR fixed wing to one that allows me to fly a Super Puma or equivalent.

Perhaps some of you have made the move before and could give me an idea if it worked out for them.

Many thanks,

Super Ted

[havick]

Have you tried asking your friends that you have had all those jumpseat rides with, considering that's where you plan on going in the future?

[Bravo73]

'Search' and ye shall find:

Becoming a Helicopter Pilot


With particular reference to:

Fixed-wing or Rotary career? (incl Changing to Rotary)


And, of course, the conversion details are in LASORS.


Enjoy your reading!

[super ted123]

Many thanks for those replies.

I have had a good look at those posts and must admit to having been defeated by LASORS last night, I shall tackle it again today.

My friends love the job, but they have always been rotary, a fixed to rotary perspective is just the thing.

Thanks again

[332mistress]

Walt Alert

We are not allowed to give "jump seat" rides unless the jumpseater is a qualified TRE/IRE/CAA Ops etc or a new pilot doing his first famil route flight. Certainly no friends are allowed on oil rig flights.

332M

[91205]

Isn't North Sea flying just like flying an airliner anyway?

[Whirlygig]

Nah, more like driving a bus! You don't get hosties and you have a luvverley rubbery uniform!

Cheers

Whirls

[Impress to inflate]

Super ted123, welcome brother !! You've seen the light. Try OAT or Cranfield, give them a call

[Whirlygig]

Oxford don't do helicopters anymore.

Cheers

Whirls

[super ted123]

Thank you once again for those who posted.

332,

I have been on Ppprune in one guise or another for over six years now but it never ceases to amaze me some of the responses people recieve.

I can assure you I have had three jump seat rides in the North Sea, why on earth would I say I had if I hadnt! its clearly about who you know and I have a very good friend who flies 'them'. Its never been a problem.

On a serious note, thanks for the replies guys, they look like great fun and I will continue to research this area and hope to get some solid pointers.

[Whirlybird]

I had a couple of jump seat rides out to the rigs back in 2001. I suppose things may have changed since then, but even if they have, it may not be universal.