MD500 type rating UK
 

Who does a MD500 type rating courses in the UK.

I think I heard of a TRTO that does a 3hr flight program. I have several H-500 hours from the USA but need EASA type rating.

No course required.
Annex III might be of interest

C. ACCEPTANCE OF CLASS AND TYPE RATINGS
1. A valid class or type rating contained in a licence issued by a third country may be inserted in a Part-FCL licence provided that the applicant:
(a) complies with the experience requirements and the prerequisites for the issue of the applicable type or class rating in accordance with Part-FCL;
(b) passes the relevant skill test for the issue of the applicable type or class rating in accordance with Part-FCL;
(c) is in current flying practice;EN 25.11.2011 Official Journal of the European Union L 311/171
(d) has no less than:
(i) for aeroplane class ratings, 100 hours of flight experience as a pilot in that class;
(ii) for aeroplane type ratings, 500 hours of flight experience as a pilot in that type;
(iii) for single-engine helicopters with a maximum certificated take-off mass of up to 3 175 kg, 100 hours of flight experience as a pilot in that type;
(iv) for all other helicopters, 350 hours of flight experience as a pilot in that class.

Does that mean that if I have 350hrs pic on A109 , flying on my FAA ticket , I can put it onto my new EASA ticket ... Even if it is my first twin ??? I have been told I have to do full ground school exam plus I think 8 hrs of training .
If I am being stupid ..... Sorry !!!!

It being a first twin in the lic. I think a knock at a caa officer's door might be in order.
The jar-fcl used to read:

JAR–FCL 2.255 Type rating, single-pilot – Conditions
(See Appendix 1 to JAR-FCL 2.255)
Pre-requisite conditions for training: An
applicant for the issue of a first type rating for a
multi-engine helicopter shall:...

Haven't looked it up on the easa fcl yet.

If you need a course speak to Andrew at AH Helicopters , Dunkeswell in Devon.

Ok sounds like I could get by without a full course but I will need 2hrs incl LPC ride.

I´ll check AH helicopters.

The best people for anything to do with 500,s is Eastern Atlantic Helicopters at Shoreham . + 44 1273 463336. They always have plenty there and have instructors nearby .

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