"WHO's WHO": What do you fly? Where?
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Trivia time, just to pass the time I counted 156 drivers who responded since 15/08/03 with around 830K hours total. I added a bias of 1000 hours for 75% of them seeing as it looks roughly that was when they answered at say 500 per year and 500 for 25%. Then there were 10 in that period who didn't provide hours but were up to 38 yrs experience down to 2.5 so I added 10k each for them.
all comes to 1,067K or about 6400av. maybe i could count the av years experience total, 500 might be a tad generous.
The frightening bit is the difference in charge out price per hour of the machinery these dudes were flying when they started compared to the machines they now fly. say ten to fifteen times as much?
As heliport says somewhere, "tip of the iceberg".
all comes to 1,067K or about 6400av. maybe i could count the av years experience total, 500 might be a tad generous.
The frightening bit is the difference in charge out price per hour of the machinery these dudes were flying when they started compared to the machines they now fly. say ten to fifteen times as much?
As heliport says somewhere, "tip of the iceberg".
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: St Louis, MO
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What type of flying work do you do?
Charter, Utility, Patrol, Photo/Film, Instruction
What types(s) do you fly?
B206 B/L, R22
Where?
St Louis, MO
Previous jobs?
Flight Instructor
Previous types?
R44, E280C
Military / ex-Military? (Which? What types?)
Nope
How long have you been flying?
Since 2003
Hours?
around about 1300TT
Charter, Utility, Patrol, Photo/Film, Instruction
What types(s) do you fly?
B206 B/L, R22
Where?
St Louis, MO
Previous jobs?
Flight Instructor
Previous types?
R44, E280C
Military / ex-Military? (Which? What types?)
Nope
How long have you been flying?
Since 2003
Hours?
around about 1300TT
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Spain
Age: 45
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What type of flying work do you do?
SAR, Fire fighting, sling, HEMS
What types(s) do you fly?
AS350B-3 / AS-355N
Where?
Spain
Previous jobs?
Filming Tv spots
Previous types?
R22B / HU500 / B205 / S-76C / AS-355 Puma
Military / ex-Military? (Which? What types?)
Yes Ex-military but with civil license
How long have you been flying?
Since 1997
Hours?
around about 1600TT
Most Memorable Flight?
My first flight as captain with my father as copilot (PPL), a sea rescue 180nm out of Mallorca with my friend J.L.C.B. and my first fire...
SAR, Fire fighting, sling, HEMS
What types(s) do you fly?
AS350B-3 / AS-355N
Where?
Spain
Previous jobs?
Filming Tv spots
Previous types?
R22B / HU500 / B205 / S-76C / AS-355 Puma
Military / ex-Military? (Which? What types?)
Yes Ex-military but with civil license
How long have you been flying?
Since 1997
Hours?
around about 1600TT
Most Memorable Flight?
My first flight as captain with my father as copilot (PPL), a sea rescue 180nm out of Mallorca with my friend J.L.C.B. and my first fire...
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Location: Spain
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What type of flying work do you do?
HEMS
What types(s) do you fly?
EC135, AS365
Previous jobs?
Off-shore
Previous types?
Hughes 300, Schweizer 330, Sikorsky S76B
Military / ex-Military?
Civi
How long have you been flying?
First training in 1998, first job in 2001
Hours?
3000+
Memorable flying?
First off-shore flight. Do I need to land on a stamp in the North Sea?
HEMS
What types(s) do you fly?
EC135, AS365
Previous jobs?
Off-shore
Previous types?
Hughes 300, Schweizer 330, Sikorsky S76B
Military / ex-Military?
Civi
How long have you been flying?
First training in 1998, first job in 2001
Hours?
3000+
Memorable flying?
First off-shore flight. Do I need to land on a stamp in the North Sea?
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: S28.43.00E032.05.00
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What type of Flying: HEMS;Offshore;Instruction
What types: A 109; AS 350 B2 ; RH44; RH22; PA28R
Previous Jobs: Game Capture; Military instruction
Previous types: Alo III; MD 500;
How long have I been Flying? Since 1992
Total Time: 4200 hours
Qualified fixedwing and helicopter CPL
Love to fly.
Best Sortie: First Solo flight during a mountain flying course and landing on a pinnacle at 11300'. And yes, was authorized to do so.
What types: A 109; AS 350 B2 ; RH44; RH22; PA28R
Previous Jobs: Game Capture; Military instruction
Previous types: Alo III; MD 500;
How long have I been Flying? Since 1992
Total Time: 4200 hours
Qualified fixedwing and helicopter CPL
Love to fly.
Best Sortie: First Solo flight during a mountain flying course and landing on a pinnacle at 11300'. And yes, was authorized to do so.
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Saltsjöbaden, Sweden
Age: 65
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My flying
What type of flying work do you do?
Just pleasure (PPL(H)), but will try to give myself a CPL(H) for my 50th birthday... We'll see how it goes (48 and counting).
What types(s) do you fly?
Schweizer 300, Schweizer 330/333, MD500, Bell 206
Where?
Stockholm, Sweden
Previous jobs?
Previous types?
See above
Military / ex-Military? (Which? What types?)
Civilian trained, SAAB Helicopter, Sweden and Profilght, Sweden
How long have you been flying?
Since 1996
Hours?
390 today
Just pleasure (PPL(H)), but will try to give myself a CPL(H) for my 50th birthday... We'll see how it goes (48 and counting).
What types(s) do you fly?
Schweizer 300, Schweizer 330/333, MD500, Bell 206
Where?
Stockholm, Sweden
Previous jobs?
Previous types?
See above
Military / ex-Military? (Which? What types?)
Civilian trained, SAAB Helicopter, Sweden and Profilght, Sweden
How long have you been flying?
Since 1996
Hours?
390 today
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Location: Pennsylvania, USA
Age: 57
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What type of flying work do you do?
Off Shore. GOM
What types(s) do you fly?
B206, AS350, EC120, AW139 & Bell 47's!!
Previous jobs?
Fire Fighting, Instruction
Previous types?
Lots of aeroplanes, S300, MD500,
Military / ex-Military?
Civi
How long have you been flying?
First training in 2000.
Hours?
3300+
Memorable flying?
First off-shore flight. Do I need to land on a stamp in the Gulf!! Seeing my 1st student pass his PPL checkride. Loved teaching ever since
Off Shore. GOM
What types(s) do you fly?
B206, AS350, EC120, AW139 & Bell 47's!!
Previous jobs?
Fire Fighting, Instruction
Previous types?
Lots of aeroplanes, S300, MD500,
Military / ex-Military?
Civi
How long have you been flying?
First training in 2000.
Hours?
3300+
Memorable flying?
First off-shore flight. Do I need to land on a stamp in the Gulf!! Seeing my 1st student pass his PPL checkride. Loved teaching ever since
Join Date: May 2006
Location: victoria
Age: 50
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what type of work do you do.
general charter. filming, Vip transport, scenic flights
what types do i fly
R22 R44 B206 H300
where?
Melbourne, Australia
Previous jobs.
Sales Rep and state Sales manager
Previous types?
the remote control variety (Does not count does it)
military, ex mil.
no sir!
how long have you been flying.
12 years
started in 94. flew around on a private lic. till 04 then went commercial.
total time.
about 870 (and building fast)
memorable flight.
first solo. (it was a life long dream reached)
general charter. filming, Vip transport, scenic flights
what types do i fly
R22 R44 B206 H300
where?
Melbourne, Australia
Previous jobs.
Sales Rep and state Sales manager
Previous types?
the remote control variety (Does not count does it)
military, ex mil.
no sir!
how long have you been flying.
12 years
started in 94. flew around on a private lic. till 04 then went commercial.
total time.
about 870 (and building fast)
memorable flight.
first solo. (it was a life long dream reached)
Type of Flying: Heavy Jet intl now (B777)
Lic:ATPL (H) and (A)
Rotary Types: B206, AS350, B47
How Long Flying: 20 years
Hours: 9000+
Ex Mil: AAAvn (6yrs)
Do I miss Helo's: You Better Believe it - best fun ever!
Goal: Make enough $$$ from planks to go back to having fling wing fun
Lic:ATPL (H) and (A)
Rotary Types: B206, AS350, B47
How Long Flying: 20 years
Hours: 9000+
Ex Mil: AAAvn (6yrs)
Do I miss Helo's: You Better Believe it - best fun ever!
Goal: Make enough $$$ from planks to go back to having fling wing fun
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Location: London
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What type of flying work do you do?
Hours building
What types(s) do you fly?
Bell 47
Where?
Lancaster PA
Previous jobs?
British army, Skydiving cameraman, Police officer.
Military / ex-Military? (Which? What types?)
Yes Ex-military but ground bound
How long have you been flying?
Let me look at my watch.............Since March
Hours?
around about 105TT
Most Memorable Flight?
As ballast flying a 47 back from overhaul. It was night the gusts were throwing us around the sky, the instrument lights and radio failed. Pilot was excellent. Although I had to fly the thing for 90 seconds with a torch in my gob while he called the tower on his mobile phone. Seemed like ages.
Also, the first time Darren999 got out of the machine and moved the weight forward for one pilot operation. (His door flew open on my first circuit. I know he did it on purpose).
Hours building
What types(s) do you fly?
Bell 47
Where?
Lancaster PA
Previous jobs?
British army, Skydiving cameraman, Police officer.
Military / ex-Military? (Which? What types?)
Yes Ex-military but ground bound
How long have you been flying?
Let me look at my watch.............Since March
Hours?
around about 105TT
Most Memorable Flight?
As ballast flying a 47 back from overhaul. It was night the gusts were throwing us around the sky, the instrument lights and radio failed. Pilot was excellent. Although I had to fly the thing for 90 seconds with a torch in my gob while he called the tower on his mobile phone. Seemed like ages.
Also, the first time Darren999 got out of the machine and moved the weight forward for one pilot operation. (His door flew open on my first circuit. I know he did it on purpose).
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Location: Here and there...
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I don't fly, but as an AME I guess I can lay claim to being eligible to post.... (ducks to avoid abuse from pilots).
Currently on the S61 in a warm tropical place and loving it as always.
Started out in 1990 and have worked on the S61, B206 series, Plastic pig , B212, EC155 & Gazelle.
Have worked as Hoist Operator/Crew, Dope on the rope (under duress), Engineer, general dogsbody in South America and Africa for 14 years.
Currently on the S61 in a warm tropical place and loving it as always.
Started out in 1990 and have worked on the S61, B206 series, Plastic pig
, B212, EC155 & Gazelle.Have worked as Hoist Operator/Crew, Dope on the rope (under duress), Engineer, general dogsbody in South America and Africa for 14 years.
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Location: Charlotte NC
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What type of work do you do?
EMS SPIFR / Training Captain/Check Airman
What types do you fly?
Bell 230 and 430
Where?
Charlotte NC
Previous Types Flown?
TH55, UH1H, OH58A/C, AH1, AH-64A, AS350, Bell 222 and 407
Previous Jobs?
Dish washer, truck driver, US Army Instructor Pilot/Instrument Examiner AH-64A Apache, Ground School instructor Airbus A319/320/321 US Airways, part time ENG pilot.
Military?
20 years US Army
How long have you been flying?
25 Years
How many hours?
Don't know exactly, more than 5000
I have been reading for years and only recently signed up, I am in awe of the depth and breadth of experience represented here!
EMS SPIFR / Training Captain/Check Airman
What types do you fly?
Bell 230 and 430
Where?
Charlotte NC
Previous Types Flown?
TH55, UH1H, OH58A/C, AH1, AH-64A, AS350, Bell 222 and 407
Previous Jobs?
Dish washer, truck driver, US Army Instructor Pilot/Instrument Examiner AH-64A Apache, Ground School instructor Airbus A319/320/321 US Airways, part time ENG pilot.
Military?
20 years US Army
How long have you been flying?
25 Years
How many hours?
Don't know exactly, more than 5000
I have been reading for years and only recently signed up, I am in awe of the depth and breadth of experience represented here!
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Canada
Age: 55
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What type of flying work do you do?
Seismic exploration, Heliskiing
What types(s) do you fly?
Bell 212, Astar
BHWhere?
Oil Fields of Canada and the US
Previous jobs?
Chief Pilot
Previous types?
R22, HU 500, BH 206, AS 350 B, BA, B2, BH 214
Military / ex-Military? (Which? What types?)
How long have you been flying?
Since 90
Hours?
6000
hello
Seismic exploration, Heliskiing
What types(s) do you fly?
Bell 212, Astar
BHWhere?
Oil Fields of Canada and the US
Previous jobs?
Chief Pilot
Previous types?
R22, HU 500, BH 206, AS 350 B, BA, B2, BH 214
Military / ex-Military? (Which? What types?)
How long have you been flying?
Since 90
Hours?
6000
hello
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Mn
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What type flying do you do?
Aerial Application, Fire, Sling, 135 charter, some Instructing,part time ENG
What types do you Fly?
Bell 47-206-47Soloy
Where?
Based in Minnesota-But go where the work is.
Previous jobs?
Instructor, check airman, Chief Pilot, asst chief Pilot, D.O.,line Pilot, A+P, Mixer loader, Machinist.
Military?
no-all civ
How long you been flying?
1974
Hours?
10,800+ heli / 1000+fixed wing
Aerial Application, Fire, Sling, 135 charter, some Instructing,part time ENG
What types do you Fly?
Bell 47-206-47Soloy
Where?
Based in Minnesota-But go where the work is.
Previous jobs?
Instructor, check airman, Chief Pilot, asst chief Pilot, D.O.,line Pilot, A+P, Mixer loader, Machinist.
Military?
no-all civ
How long you been flying?
1974
Hours?
10,800+ heli / 1000+fixed wing
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Dolomites
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What type of flying work do you do?
HEMS - SAR
What types(s) do you fly?
AGusta A 109 K2, Power, Grand
Where?
Pieve di Cadore - Dolomites - Italy
Previous jobs?
Military pilot
Previous types?
Bell 47G2 and HUEY
Military / ex-Military? (Which? What types?)
Ex, Italian Army Aviation
How long have you been flying?
Since 1985
Hours?
around 4000
HEMS - SAR
What types(s) do you fly?
AGusta A 109 K2, Power, Grand
Where?
Pieve di Cadore - Dolomites - Italy
Previous jobs?
Military pilot
Previous types?
Bell 47G2 and HUEY
Military / ex-Military? (Which? What types?)
Ex, Italian Army Aviation
How long have you been flying?
Since 1985
Hours?
around 4000
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Looked like a little update was needed 
, so here is the latest :
Type of flying work do you do?
Offshore
What types(s) do you fly?
AS 332L
Where?
Aberdeen
Previous types?
Initial training on Alouette II (SE313) & Gazelle (SA341).
Puma (SA330) and Twin Squirrel (AS355N) in the Army.
Military / ex-Military?
ex-Mil (French Army)
How long have you been flying?
Started in 1993
Hours?
3200
, so here is the latest :Type of flying work do you do?
Offshore
What types(s) do you fly?
AS 332L
Where?
Aberdeen
Previous types?
Initial training on Alouette II (SE313) & Gazelle (SA341).
Puma (SA330) and Twin Squirrel (AS355N) in the Army.
Military / ex-Military?
ex-Mil (French Army)
How long have you been flying?
Started in 1993
Hours?
3200