hello
 

just wanted to say hello..just joined...im 45 yr old who is 40hrs into my training..i decided to start on a longranger as i ultimately want to end up with a twin..cracked solo hover..although took me longer that i had hoped(possible downside of opting straight for a turbine...or..may just be im not very good!)..have 5 days booked in sep so hope to crack the solo circuits...have always found specialist forums a huge source of info and support...so look forward to taking part on here.....david

Good luck with it all. You'll never forget that first solo. Shouldn't be a reason for going slower in a LongRanger, more stable than an R22 that's for sure (and grown up heliopter controls too).

Take it at a pace you and your instructor are happy with. Better being safe and confident b/c when you look at the seat next to you and it's empty for the first time you realise very quickly it's all up to you!!

i was told that somethings are deffo easier in the longranger..straight and level flight/autorotation...but the increased power/wieght etc makes the hover a little harder to get the hang of ...certainly the approach and landing during circuits has been a problem for me...but i have a great instructor and im sure with practise it will come...thx for the good wishes

All the best with it :ok:. Yes, first solo will be a big day indeed :}, I remember mine like it was yesterday. As has been said, take it at your own pace and practise, practise, practise.

Must get these glasses cleaned!
 

For a moment there I thought you had said that you are a 45 yr old who is 40 yrs into his training.......
All the best with your training - the first solo is usually the quantum leap in confidence that speeds you on the way through the rest of the training.
Good luck

All the best for you from Canada.

Hope you enjoy every minute of it.

JD

Good luck Londoner from Tampa, Florida. Give my regards to Piccadilly Circus.

thank you all for you kind welcome...flyer43..sometimes it feels like 40yrs!!

Welcome!

Out of curiosity, can I ask a question? I can understand (just about...:)) doing all yer training in a turbine if you have 'means'. But why the LongRanger rather than just a Jetbox/EC120/Enstrom 480?

It might be good, sound advice from your instructor, but it's not immediately obvious to me. I've never flown a LongRanger (although the rating is the same as a 206 as long as you undertake 'differences' training), but I've heard the early LR models are more involved to fly.

i was originally going to buy a longranger so decided to learn on one...however in hindsight learning on an early model longranger was a mistake..and the first 25hrs were very tough...since then i have been doing more in the jetbox which is easier..although it may simply be me becoming more competent ...also i was doing 1-2hrs every other w/e or so and i dont think that was ideal....however i dont mind as i feel it is all as good practise but do agree i probably should have started on the jetbox and moved onto the longranger later..you live and learn