How difficult is it to fly a helicopter?
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From: anglesey
nowt wrong with planning ahead. almost finished dental school and with over 3.5k hours mil rotary, couldn't find the time/cash/brain cells to do both! damm root canals.
If you want to do 'private transport' - nice scenery great, but please do pay attention - ground hurts...pk=1
good luck
If you want to do 'private transport' - nice scenery great, but please do pay attention - ground hurts...pk=1
good luck
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From: Australia
Actually it's as easy as fallin' orf a log, much easier when yer pi**ed, like.
The hard part is trying to remember which way you are supposed to be going after you are fifteen minutes going with about fifteen others and about twenty years of bein' pi**ed every night all night.
Then of course trying to say something smart-ar*e back to the bright young thing who springs you in-less-than-a-heartbeat when you call up on the ol' two way an' ask for a rundown on the days mustering tasks for everyone - the program that you designed yourself.
Yeah that's hard.
As for the dentist bit, titanium pins that break orf, cows cartilage that won't graft in, an', the $$$$'s, no I won't go there. Wish it was just drive by, like shooting.
The hard part is trying to remember which way you are supposed to be going after you are fifteen minutes going with about fifteen others and about twenty years of bein' pi**ed every night all night.
Then of course trying to say something smart-ar*e back to the bright young thing who springs you in-less-than-a-heartbeat when you call up on the ol' two way an' ask for a rundown on the days mustering tasks for everyone - the program that you designed yourself.
Yeah that's hard.
As for the dentist bit, titanium pins that break orf, cows cartilage that won't graft in, an', the $$$$'s, no I won't go there. Wish it was just drive by, like shooting.
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trancebrah,
Now that you are here (pprune) just look around.
Most on here do imitate flight with a helicopter so..............................how difficult do you think it can be???
As quoted you can teach a monkey to ride a bike, but he is just screwed when the chain comes off!
Now that you are here (pprune) just look around.
Most on here do imitate flight with a helicopter so..............................how difficult do you think it can be???
As quoted you can teach a monkey to ride a bike, but he is just screwed when the chain comes off!
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From: Nunya
Flyting, I hope you're lucky enough to meet Gordy. He is the man! With his help I got my CFI rating in 3.3 hours flat when it was taking everyone else between 15 and 20.
And instead of assuming he's some jaded old codger, it might do trancebrah some good to pay attention to what he is saying so sarcastically. Only a very RICH person, or an idiot, would think they can go get a private license and use flying helicopters as a part-time job. The reality is, if you want to fly, you have to arrange your life around it. There are way too many pilots and way too few jobs. Pilots move to where the work is and you don't do that for a part-time gig. If you want to make money flying, you'd better plan to make it your primary career.
And instead of assuming he's some jaded old codger, it might do trancebrah some good to pay attention to what he is saying so sarcastically. Only a very RICH person, or an idiot, would think they can go get a private license and use flying helicopters as a part-time job. The reality is, if you want to fly, you have to arrange your life around it. There are way too many pilots and way too few jobs. Pilots move to where the work is and you don't do that for a part-time gig. If you want to make money flying, you'd better plan to make it your primary career.
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trancebrah
Flying a helicopter is easy; any idiot can do it. Flying a helicopter 'professionally' and knowing what to do when the unexpected occurs is what makes it slightly less easy. IMO planning diligently, being in control at all times, being aware of your environment and not being tempted to push your (or the machine's) limits, are what distinguishes a good pilot from qualified pilot.
This industry has some of the biggest egos on the planet ("How can you tell a helicopter pilot at a party? He'll soon tell you...") and if you poke around here, you'll a lot of them at work. You'll also find some of the most experienced and knowledgable pilots in the world on this forum, as well as the world's greatest characters and sense of humour. As an owner, you'll need pockets deep enough to cope with the occasional surprise (there will always be a surprise somewhere along the line) and, as has been said before, a thick skin - both to fly and participate on PPRuNe. Your induction won't be complete until you've been flamed at least once by an ego hiding behnd an anonymous user name
As John R81 said, there are many ways to earn more money, but flying a helicopter is the most fun you can have with your clothes on and is very cool indeed
Flying a helicopter is easy; any idiot can do it. Flying a helicopter 'professionally' and knowing what to do when the unexpected occurs is what makes it slightly less easy. IMO planning diligently, being in control at all times, being aware of your environment and not being tempted to push your (or the machine's) limits, are what distinguishes a good pilot from qualified pilot.
This industry has some of the biggest egos on the planet ("How can you tell a helicopter pilot at a party? He'll soon tell you...") and if you poke around here, you'll a lot of them at work. You'll also find some of the most experienced and knowledgable pilots in the world on this forum, as well as the world's greatest characters and sense of humour. As an owner, you'll need pockets deep enough to cope with the occasional surprise (there will always be a surprise somewhere along the line) and, as has been said before, a thick skin - both to fly and participate on PPRuNe. Your induction won't be complete until you've been flamed at least once by an ego hiding behnd an anonymous user name
As John R81 said, there are many ways to earn more money, but flying a helicopter is the most fun you can have with your clothes on and is very cool indeed
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From: St Johns, Newfoundland,Canada
Hey Gordy, there's folk around here calling you an old codger. Bugger, guess that makes me one also You out on fire again? Me out moving drills in Quebec. Stay safe mate....maybe catch up on fires somewhere this summer
You out on fire again? Me out moving drills in Quebec. Stay safe mate....maybe catch up on fires somewhere this summer
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From: Australia
Mate take a look around the next time you are near a chopper, that bloke over there shaking and drooling is very likely the "Captain", he will no doubt love to tell you how to make a living doing something else, heed his humble words of advice.
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From: Redding CA, or on a fire somewhere
Shane....
I was a piece in the puzzle, most people have the skill, (as did you), but just needed the right guidance to bring it out. Difference between an "old codger" who has done it many times and a new CFI I guess...... But thank you for the acalade...
Um...lifting
Thank you....beers are always welcome......
newfieboy....
Yep, back in Missouri already on fires. Saving lives, "homes and precious acreage" as they say.... Fly safe up there... I will be in Idaho again in the summer....come on down and drop some buckets with me......
With his help I got my CFI rating in 3.3 hours flat when it was taking everyone else between 15 and 20.
Um...lifting
Meet him, buy him a beer, and let him prove to you he's a jaded old codger, like the rest of us.
newfieboy....
Yep, back in Missouri already on fires. Saving lives, "homes and precious acreage" as they say.... Fly safe up there... I will be in Idaho again in the summer....come on down and drop some buckets with me......
