Urgent - need ATP IFR training/ride...
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Urgent - need ATP IFR training/ride...
I'm doing a rotorcraft add-on to my FAA ATP - need a recommendation for a good, efficient and inexpensive IFR school, prefer western US where I can get ready for the IFR ride and get it done asap. Already passed the FAA exam, have Canadian commercial heli w/IFR.
Found a school in OR but having trouble getting an examiner so looking at options...
I'd love to do it in BH06 but can't afford it so R-22 it is...
Thanks in advance for any help!
rbaron
Found a school in OR but having trouble getting an examiner so looking at options...
I'd love to do it in BH06 but can't afford it so R-22 it is...
Thanks in advance for any help!
rbaron
Last edited by rbaron; 19th Jun 2014 at 19:22. Reason: clarification of desired a/c type... ok realistic...
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Thanks for that lead - just checked and they're using Schweizers for $325/hr. Prefer to stick to the R-22 as I've flown it before and it's cheaper.
I've found a couple of places at $250 dual, including the one where the examiner isn't available for several weeks. The other (KSEA) is supposed to have an IFR instructor call back - the young fellow who answered the phone seemed unsure about doing an ATP ride.
Keep 'em coming! Thanks!
I've found a couple of places at $250 dual, including the one where the examiner isn't available for several weeks. The other (KSEA) is supposed to have an IFR instructor call back - the young fellow who answered the phone seemed unsure about doing an ATP ride.
Keep 'em coming! Thanks!
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Dunno! Maybe that's a block time rate when you buy the package. I got a higher rate from the person that answered the phone.
I did the Canadian IFR in an R22 and it was fine - not sure why it would be any more work?
Maybe I'll call back tomorrow and see if I get a different story - that was definitely the place I called!
I did the Canadian IFR in an R22 and it was fine - not sure why it would be any more work?
Maybe I'll call back tomorrow and see if I get a different story - that was definitely the place I called!
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Maybe their web site is not up to date but I'd hold them to it!
I don't know but I'm just guessing based on prejudice that the R22 is less stable and can't be trimmed like an S300 to the point where it doesn't invert with a moment's inattention :-)
I don't know but I'm just guessing based on prejudice that the R22 is less stable and can't be trimmed like an S300 to the point where it doesn't invert with a moment's inattention :-)
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Seriously-you only need a check ride…
Trust me in this:
Go to Kalispell…..it´s worth it….
There is only one airfield with only 2-3 different approaches available.
Go there, do 1 hour to get familiar in the helo…
Do the checkride-done.
I have been there myself-and Jim (the guy owning the company) is amazingly well connected….he organized an examiner straight up….if you wait for a FAA inspector-you will be waiting for 6 months probably..
The whole show is going to cost you between 1000-1500 USD….that´s NOTHING compared to what other people pay...
Trust me in this:
Go to Kalispell…..it´s worth it….
There is only one airfield with only 2-3 different approaches available.
Go there, do 1 hour to get familiar in the helo…
Do the checkride-done.
I have been there myself-and Jim (the guy owning the company) is amazingly well connected….he organized an examiner straight up….if you wait for a FAA inspector-you will be waiting for 6 months probably..
The whole show is going to cost you between 1000-1500 USD….that´s NOTHING compared to what other people pay...
