It doesn't make good financial sense for you to give them very large deposits that won't be 'earned' until the actual flying takes place. You would be placing your own money at risk if anything were to happen to the school. If you are training at an school that is not under this plan, then you are on your own, and none of your money is protected. The only financial reason I can come up with for a school wanting a huge down-payment, is that they need your money to cover their past operating expenses.
Why take the risk? If you have to borrow to take the training course, you will at least be delaying the start of your own loan payments. If all of this seems too confusing for you, I'll simplify it.
Don't make a large deposit. Pay as you go! What is your refund policy if I choose to leave the course early? The problem is. All your money! It is simply not a reasonable settlement, considering the high cost of helicopter training. A reputable firm will refund all but a small portion of your unused funds on deposit, regardless of what their 'legal' rights are. Make sure you tie this down in writing before you sign up. Otherwise it could cost you a bundle, if for some reason you have to leave your course early.
Incidentally, this is another excellent reason not to make a huge down-payment! Now that most of the financial concerns are out of the way, lets focus on quality of training.
How many aircraft do you have on line at any one time? Even if you are their only student, two aircraft 'on line' available at a moment's notice are better than one. Helicopters have a habit of occasionally going 'unserviceable' requiring maintenance and this may delay your training. While some delays are inevitable, I have known many a ship to be off line for weeks waiting for a part to arrive from the factory, or the maintenance engineer to get back from holidays.
Availability of at least one backup aircraft is desirable if you wish to reduce interruptions in your training. What types of helicopters do you have available? Each different type of helicopter that you are authorized to fly, must be listed on your licence. Let's say, for economic reasons, that you have chosen a light, piston engine helicopter as your primary training aircraft such as the Robinson R22, Schweitzer , or even the old Bell Ironically, it is unlikely that the first commercial operator you work for, will even have that type of aircraft in their fleet!
You should realize, that the turbine engine helicopter, although far too expensive to complete all your basic training on, is the machine of choice in commercial operations. A turbine type endorsement is not required by the Ministry of Transport for the issue of the commercial licence, but you will be increasing your chances in the job market if you are endorsed on the Bell or MD Ask if the school has turbine helicopters available for endorsement purposes, locally, not miles away!
But don't carry this idea too far, I do not recommend that you try to stuff 4 or 5 different types on your licence, before you leave the course thereby becoming the proverbial "master of none". How many instructors do you have on staff, and what Class Instructor rating do they hold?
It has been proven that your performance will likely be best, if you stay mainly with one instructor for most of your course. On the other hand, what if he comes down with the Siberian Flu or takes his accumulated 2 months holiday in the middle of your course.
As with the aircraft, it is desirable to have a backup instructor as well, to minimize delays in your training program.
It may also be helpful to have some experience with an alternate instructor to allow comparison of flying techniques. Even instructors have to start somewhere!
There are many flight exercises that even a junior Class IV instructor may teach adequately. As mentioned earlier though, a Class I or II instructor has been at it a long time, and is likely to give you superior instruction in most exercises.
You won't get any 'breaks' on the flight test, but there are two other distinct advantages. First, if there is an examiner on staff, you can bet that all the instructors are fully familiar with each and every flight test requirement. Your instructor will make sure that you are absolutely ready for the flight test before he recommends you. Secondly, if you have to go outside the school to book your examiner, you may have to wait several weeks for an open slot, if it's a busy time of the year.
Is your school open year round? The bottom line is that whether becoming a pilot will be worth it or not is entirely up to you and your situation. Everyone is different, with different desires, career goals, and motivation.
If you do think that becoming a pilot will be worth it, then you should start on that path today. If you have questions about whether becoming a pilot will be worth it for you, contact SUU Aviation.
If you want to know more about the industry and the school, come in for a tour. You can meet the staff, talk to current students and instructors, and even sit in the aircraft. If becoming a pilot is your dream, let SUU Aviation help make it your reality.
Tags: Aviation. Learning to fly is challenging: It takes a lot of practice to successfully fly a helicopter on your own. Training is rigorous: Flight training is rigorous. Flight school is an investment: Flight school is an investment. A chance to do good and help people: If you like helping people and want to make a difference in the world, then flying helicopters is a great career for you.
High pilot demand: Helicopter pilots are in high demand. Job variety: Helicopters are used in many different industries. What could be better than that? Even still, certain jobs may require additional training and ratings if you plan to perform more complex procedures and fly in varying conditions.
To obtain your commercial license, you will have to be at least 18 years of age and have a private license. You will also need approximately total flight hours, with hours as the pilot in command.
After this, you will need to pass written, oral, and practical tests. Ratings on your license give you added privileges, as they reflect that you have abilities beyond a general commercial license holder. As you go through the process of learning to pilot, a natural first job is to become a flight instructor to gain more experience and knowledge. At the same time, you will be helping others reach their goals in helicopter piloting.
To gain this rating, you will have to have a commercial helicopter pilot license and hours of flight time. Then you will have to pass the written, oral, and practical tests. This is the highest certification a pilot can acquire. It represents a wealth of experience in the pilot and takes many years to receive. To get the certificate, a pilot must be at least 23 years old, hold a commercial license with an instrument rating, and have 1, hours of total flight time.
SFAR No. Questions about SFAR 73? Contact Charlie Duchek at or email charlie rhctraining. RHC Training. Frequently Asked Questions Answers to common questions about helicopter pilot training. General Questions. Do I have to be an airplane pilot before I can learn to fly helicopters?
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