Any helicopter pilots here.

**Nhra Firebird** · 02-13-2008, 05:13 PM

I decided to put my tax money towards getting my helicopter license. I had taken a ground school years ago, and had a few hours of flight time. That was about 6 years ago, and i really didn't have the money or time then. Can't wait to get back into it. Just wanted to know if their was any other helicopter pilots here.

**Spaz** · 02-13-2008, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by Nhra Firebird

I decided to put my tax money towards getting my helicopter license. I had taken a ground school years ago, and had a few hours of flight time. That was about 6 years ago, and i really didn't have the money or time then. Can't wait to get back into it. Just wanted to know if their was any other helicopter pilots here.

my dad has a few licenses.... i'll ask him tomorrow... but either way... be ready to study your ass off... and i mean 4-5 hours a day... if my dad can do it taht would make things 10x easier... at least oyu get the hours that way!!!

**Nhra Firebird** · 02-13-2008, 05:20 PM

Originally Posted by Spaz

my dad has a few licenses.... i'll ask him tomorrow... but either way... be ready to study your ass off... and i mean 4-5 hours a day... if my dad can do it taht would make things 10x easier... at least oyu get the hours that way!!!

I know the basics from the ground school i took, but that was a few years ago. I wish it was as cheap to get a helicopter license as it is to get your fixed wing license.

**Spaz** · 02-13-2008, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by Nhra Firebird

I know the basics from the ground school i took, but that was a few years ago. I wish it was as cheap to get a helicopter license as it is to get your fixed wing license.

yeah... hmm... i think there might be some schools out your way with virtual test and what not... much faster but costs a shit load...

**bandit95** · 02-13-2008, 05:48 PM

i'm still wishing i could pursue it more full time myself. would rather fly helicopters but all they have around here is planes. cant wait to get into it some more when time and money permit.

**2000LS1Bird** · 02-13-2008, 07:33 PM

Just don't end up like this guy!

**Red on Red WS6** · 02-13-2008, 10:06 PM

Are you wanting to get your private only?

**Red on Red WS6** · 02-13-2008, 10:08 PM

Originally Posted by 2000LS1Bird

Just don't end up like this guy!

Or this guy!
http://www.fquick.com/videos/Helicopter_crash/1579

**Nhra Firebird** · 02-14-2008, 03:07 AM

Originally Posted by Red on Red WS6

Are you wanting to get your private only?

Yeah, I don't plan on making any money at it. Just want it for fun. Maybe down the road i would change my mind

**Jays00ss** · 02-14-2008, 08:06 AM

Just remember it costs almost double to get your licence over that of fixed wing.

I love flying helicopters got a lot of stick time in the Military (Mh-47 Chinooks). I also love flying the big commercial planes, Been to several flight simulators. (Benefits of being a Lead A&P Mechanic at an Airline)

**Nhra Firebird** · 02-14-2008, 08:41 AM

Originally Posted by Jays00ss

Just remember it costs almost double to get your licence over that of fixed wing.

I love flying helicopters got a lot of stick time in the Military (Mh-47 Chinooks). I also love flying the big commercial planes, Been to several flight simulators. (Benefits of being a Lead A&P Mechanic at an Airline)

Yeah, i know man... I'm planning on it costing me close to 15k