new pilot
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From: Utah
new pilot
Hello all...
My name is Parker and I am currently going to college at Brigham Young University in Utah.
I have always wanted to fly helicopters, and recently I have been thinking alot about it.
(Mainly because all my friends and family are in the middle of the San Deigo fires and I have been seeing alot of helicopters save houses).
I was wondering if you guys had any advice for me? I have been looking at Utah Helicopter (www.utahhelicopter.com) for lessons, but I would need financial help to pay for them. I am a big snowboarder and I love taking pictures and making movies so I think I would be more interested in that sort of thing when it comes to flying.
Im quite new to all this so I have some questions. Does the normal pilot own his own helicopter? I have seen some that are WAY expensive, so if he does, how can he afford it? Also how do you get a job? Like do pilots all work for a company that gets the jobs and just calls you up saying you are helping shoot a film? Thanks for all your help!
Parker
My name is Parker and I am currently going to college at Brigham Young University in Utah.
I have always wanted to fly helicopters, and recently I have been thinking alot about it.
(Mainly because all my friends and family are in the middle of the San Deigo fires and I have been seeing alot of helicopters save houses).
I was wondering if you guys had any advice for me? I have been looking at Utah Helicopter (www.utahhelicopter.com) for lessons, but I would need financial help to pay for them. I am a big snowboarder and I love taking pictures and making movies so I think I would be more interested in that sort of thing when it comes to flying.
Im quite new to all this so I have some questions. Does the normal pilot own his own helicopter? I have seen some that are WAY expensive, so if he does, how can he afford it? Also how do you get a job? Like do pilots all work for a company that gets the jobs and just calls you up saying you are helping shoot a film? Thanks for all your help!
Parker
Joined: Jul 2002
Aviation Qualifications: ATPL(H)
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From: UK
Welcome to PPRuNe Parker,
At the top of the forum, you'll now find a sticky thread entitled 'So you want to be a Helicopter Pilot...'. I suggest that you get a nice drink and spend a few hours going through the various threads.
Most of your questions will probably already have been answered. If not, feel free to ask away.
HTH
At the top of the forum, you'll now find a sticky thread entitled 'So you want to be a Helicopter Pilot...'. I suggest that you get a nice drink and spend a few hours going through the various threads.
Most of your questions will probably already have been answered. If not, feel free to ask away.
HTH
