Hi, I wanna become a helicopter pilot...
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Simondlh - great stuff 
. When do you start and what training will you take?
FYR - how much does the training at EHC cost and what do you get? In the distant future I might take EASA IR, can this be done at EHC?
Another thing - I wrote a long post but it said it had to be reviewed by a moderator. Why is that? Too long?
. When do you start and what training will you take?FYR - how much does the training at EHC cost and what do you get? In the distant future I might take EASA IR, can this be done at EHC?
Another thing - I wrote a long post but it said it had to be reviewed by a moderator. Why is that? Too long?
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Simondlh - great stuff . When do you start and what training will you take?
FYR - how much does the training at EHC cost and what do you get? In the distant future I might take EASA IR, can this be done at EHC?
Another thing - I wrote a long post but it said it had to be reviewed by a moderator. Why is that? Too long?
FYR - how much does the training at EHC cost and what do you get? In the distant future I might take EASA IR, can this be done at EHC?
Another thing - I wrote a long post but it said it had to be reviewed by a moderator. Why is that? Too long?
Its 575.000NOK, and with that we get ATPL(H) VFR theory exams, CPL(H) certificate and the bush/mountain course. - European Helicopter Center
EHC does some different aerial work with their 350's, 355 and BO105, which allows some students to work as cargohandler/co-pilot afterwards, but im not sure how many actually go that way. They use the 355 and the BO105 for IR training, Im not aware of the prices but you can find their email on the site.
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FYR and anyone else with a relationship, if I may ask, what does your girlfriend think or you career change, giving up everything, spending a nice porsche moneywise and no future garantee ?
Do you all get support or
Do you all get support or
In Denmark (with our ludicrous vehicle taxes) a new Porsche would cost 3 or 4 times what im paying here, guess that helps, or maybe not. Not counting on ever owning one of those, seems ill be more of a lada man in the future
Yeah she totally supports me. Of course she thinks its pretty cool to have a boyfriend who's a pilot, I mean who wouldnt? No seriously she likes me happy, and I was definately not happy doing what I did before. Its rough sometimes when we dont meet for two-three weeks, but Skype helps alot. Its also nice just to have the option to go home for a weekend if we find that its been too long. I wouldnt have that option in Florida, thats for sure...
I used to sail on containerships, so I know the feeling to be really far away, so in comparison this is not so bad
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"Hey Chris, didnt see that post for some reason..."
It's the admin approval step playing havoc with the thread I think. My grand story () suddenly popped up at the end of the first page too.
Anyway, good to hear about the dreams and will to live in here
Keep it up!
And FYR, I tried the sports car thing. A bit of fun, didn't really improve life in general and then my sister crashed it. End of story.
It's the admin approval step playing havoc with the thread I think. My grand story (
) suddenly popped up at the end of the first page too.Anyway, good to hear about the dreams and will to live in here
Keep it up!And FYR, I tried the sports car thing. A bit of fun, didn't really improve life in general and then my sister crashed it. End of story.
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It's easy to get sucked into a repetitive lifestyle for the sake of security, seeing the same people, places, building's, driving the same route to work every single day. What a waste! Sure, you may sacrifice security and continuity but personally I don't believe that's what life is about
In Denmark (with our ludicrous vehicle taxes) a new Porsche would cost 3 or 4 times what im paying here, guess that helps, or maybe not. Not counting on ever owning one of those, seems ill be more of a lada man in the future 
but it's like DonQuixote23 said, sportscar is not improving quality of life.
Gonna get my nose in the books again. aviaton law.
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I think you need to experience being 'without' to appreciate the being 'with'. Now, after five years in the helicopter game, basics feel like luxuries. And flying for money -- at last -- feels like heaven.
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To stir some life back into this almost two year old thread, I am extremely happy to tell you that I was yesterday offered a job as a flight instructor at Bristow Academy!!!
It's been a LOT of work to get here and my bank statement is a proper horror story to read, but with that first job in the industry secured the future looks a little brighter
It's been a LOT of work to get here and my bank statement is a proper horror story to read, but with that first job in the industry secured the future looks a little brighter
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Thats the hope and plan!
FYR - how has it worked out for you?
FYR - how has it worked out for you?
I fly sightseeing and taxi jobs at the moment, its not a regular job so i have a "real" job on the side. Haven't made much of a salary yet, but thats to be expected as a lowtimer
Still, no regrets
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Congrats to the ones who followed their dreams!
Hi,
I have been reading your stories since the far 2012, and I really want to congrat DonQuixote23, chris-tt, FYR and some others guys for having followed their dreams and have also achieved a job in this passionating indrustry
Not easy at all, but try to be happy in the one and only life we have makes this decisions worth, don't you agree?
Best wishes and better flights to everyone!
Rob
I have been reading your stories since the far 2012, and I really want to congrat DonQuixote23, chris-tt, FYR and some others guys for having followed their dreams and have also achieved a job in this passionating indrustry
Not easy at all, but try to be happy in the one and only life we have makes this decisions worth, don't you agree?Best wishes and better flights to everyone!
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First off al congratulation to the people who did it!
Who just said f*ck it, lets take a leap of faith and lets be the man i dream to be!
FYR & DonQuixote23 i would say this will be the million dollar question.
Which school do you think is better Bristow or EHC?
Oke to be fair, that is an unfair question both schools have their own better points.
FYR, the question i am wanting to ask is how is the job guidance and connections with operators and EHC?
Like Bristow academy has connections with bristow, bond, chc.
So being an Bristow academy graduate will like an advantages over EHC graduate, or am i seeing this wrong?
Again congratulation to all!
Who just said f*ck it, lets take a leap of faith and lets be the man i dream to be!
FYR & DonQuixote23 i would say this will be the million dollar question.
Which school do you think is better Bristow or EHC?
Oke to be fair, that is an unfair question both schools have their own better points.
FYR, the question i am wanting to ask is how is the job guidance and connections with operators and EHC?
Like Bristow academy has connections with bristow, bond, chc.
So being an Bristow academy graduate will like an advantages over EHC graduate, or am i seeing this wrong?
Again congratulation to all!
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Thought i'd stick my oar in to this one. I'm in a similar position to the OP. I own a business that is financially rewarding but i'm pretty unhappy doing it. Last year i started my PPL(H) and love it. I'm just about to sell the business, move myself and my wife over to Mauna Loa helicopters in Hawaii and start my CPL.
Im 41 years old, but i couldn't see myself doing what i do now for the rest of my life. So in for a penny in for a pound. If i didn't do it i would have always regretted it.
Watch this space.
Im 41 years old, but i couldn't see myself doing what i do now for the rest of my life. So in for a penny in for a pound. If i didn't do it i would have always regretted it.
Watch this space.
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Boratron - I wish you all the best and fully support your decision! Please keep us updated on the progress.
As for myself I'm coming up on 700 hours. I got my EASA FI rating late last year and have been working in the EASA team at BA since. Two months until my OPT (work visa) expires and then it's back home to Europe. I am thus currently accepting interesting offers of employment with start dates from July 1st onwards
DirtDiver: I cannot say as I do not have any experience with EHC, but I have been happy with my training at BA and the connections/work opportunities it has provided. It is my understanding that as a BA graduate, and especially as a BA employee you do have an advantage when it comes to finding work in the north sea offshore sector in general and with Bristow Aberdeen in particular. On the other hand I understand that through EHC you can get good connections to the Scandinavian on-shore market. I don't know enough to give you any proper advice on the matter, other than I think that both options are good.
Finally - what do I think of my decision to embark on this insane journey? Well, I haven't missed my old job for a second. I have missed my friends and family and the positive economic situation. The uncertainty whether things are going to work out or not has been tough to tackle at times. But even though some days feel like a lot of hard work, frequently I get reminded of how much I like flying helicopters (and instructing) and now 2.5 years since the start I am still as motivated as ever to make this my career, fly different aircrafts in different locations, meet many more fantastic people in the industry and continue to improve my skills and knowledge.
Would I recommend others to do what I have done? Ehhrrr... Hmm... Maybe
As for myself I'm coming up on 700 hours. I got my EASA FI rating late last year and have been working in the EASA team at BA since. Two months until my OPT (work visa) expires and then it's back home to Europe. I am thus currently accepting interesting offers of employment with start dates from July 1st onwards
DirtDiver: I cannot say as I do not have any experience with EHC, but I have been happy with my training at BA and the connections/work opportunities it has provided. It is my understanding that as a BA graduate, and especially as a BA employee you do have an advantage when it comes to finding work in the north sea offshore sector in general and with Bristow Aberdeen in particular. On the other hand I understand that through EHC you can get good connections to the Scandinavian on-shore market. I don't know enough to give you any proper advice on the matter, other than I think that both options are good.
Finally - what do I think of my decision to embark on this insane journey? Well, I haven't missed my old job for a second. I have missed my friends and family and the positive economic situation. The uncertainty whether things are going to work out or not has been tough to tackle at times. But even though some days feel like a lot of hard work, frequently I get reminded of how much I like flying helicopters (and instructing) and now 2.5 years since the start I am still as motivated as ever to make this my career, fly different aircrafts in different locations, meet many more fantastic people in the industry and continue to improve my skills and knowledge.
Would I recommend others to do what I have done? Ehhrrr... Hmm... Maybe
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@DonQuixote23:
Thanks for you reply!
I am wondering what FYR his opinion/experience is about EHC>
Tomorrow I will be flying to Hillsboro for mine current job.
Because I am in town probably will also visit the Hillsboro Aero Academy.
Their package are a bit more cheaper due to no tax state.
Anybody here having experience with Hillsboro Aero Academy?
Thanks for you reply!
I am wondering what FYR his opinion/experience is about EHC>
Tomorrow I will be flying to Hillsboro for mine current job.
Because I am in town probably will also visit the Hillsboro Aero Academy.
Their package are a bit more cheaper due to no tax state.
Anybody here having experience with Hillsboro Aero Academy?