I'm a fixed wing private pilot and I looked up the requirements in the FARs last month. This is a great video because I like to hear what your input is. I'm thinking the last and only time I got to fly an R22, it will take me 5 to 10 hours just to learn how to hover the helicopter, it was ugly. I'm in Ohio and looking forward to starting the transition. I like hearing you say, back to the basics.
Fixed wing pilot here, wanting a roto add-on. Who's got CabriG2's available for training and rent? How to find out, for example, search by "nearest" or by zip code?
You forgot to mention the one important exception: add-on helicopter for someone who already possesses a rotorcraft rating at the same certificate level. See FAR 61.63(c)(3). The savings for a commercial-gyroplane pilot transitioning to helicopter can be significant. Discussing the benefits of this would make for a good video all by itself. I would also be interested to hear your experiences with pilots transitioning from gyroplanes. Do they have an easier time of it than fixed wing pilots?
Good comment, I am a sport pilot gyroplane with about 150 hours gyro. I also have my private pilot with around 400 hours. Just started my helicopter add on rating and was told by a DPE it’s basically demonstrating proficiency as I have my cross country and night time in rotorcraft. Flying in an enstrom and loving it.
I'm a fixed wing private pilot and I looked up the requirements in the FARs last month. This is a great video because I like to hear what your input is. I'm thinking the last and only time I got to fly an R22, it will take me 5 to 10 hours just to learn how to hover the helicopter, it was ugly. I'm in Ohio and looking forward to starting the transition. I like hearing you say, back to the basics.
Thank you Richard!
If I have a Commercial pilot with Multi engine and IR in Europe and want to get a Helicopter add on, how can I do it?
It’s great that you guys do these videos while flying 🚁 😁👍👍👍👍👍
More to come!
Fixed wing pilot here, wanting a roto add-on. Who's got CabriG2's available for training and rent? How to find out, for example, search by "nearest" or by zip code?
I would search google for the state or states you are interested in
You forgot to mention the one important exception: add-on helicopter for someone who already possesses a rotorcraft rating at the same certificate level. See FAR 61.63(c)(3). The savings for a commercial-gyroplane pilot transitioning to helicopter can be significant. Discussing the benefits of this would make for a good video all by itself. I would also be interested to hear your experiences with pilots transitioning from gyroplanes. Do they have an easier time of it than fixed wing pilots?
Thanks for the feedback.
Good comment, I am a sport pilot gyroplane with about 150 hours gyro. I also have my private pilot with around 400 hours. Just started my helicopter add on rating and was told by a DPE it’s basically demonstrating proficiency as I have my cross country and night time in rotorcraft. Flying in an enstrom and loving it.