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Hi drax

Just wondering how your learning is going, have you found a school yet and embarked on the long journey? I have passed my class one today and shall be starting the journey in the next few m ...

Hi,

Thanks for the replies, I'm a bloody idiot every time i get the problem is whilst I'm raising the collective. But i was sure that i was holding it steady so i had my mate film me and sure enoug ...

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Im trying to setup pane on my mac to fly like a real heli so i can get some practice in whilst I'm saving and waiting for my medical.

When i take off and increase the collective i seem to ya ...

Hi HeliWhore,

Thanks for the reality check, I was assuming that was what she meant. Looking like a tough industry for the newcomer to get into, gives me even more determination to succeed. Unfortun ...

Hi Draxor,

I not sure what your future plans are but I've been sending emails all over, and yesterday i received an email from Bond Helicopters, and the lady there said that at my age 24 i should g ...

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What is the most common helicopter in operation today not including the likes of the training helicopters R22,300 ect...

The point I'm trying to make is, ideally what is the most employable ...

Hi Drax,

I am at the same stage as you, researching like mad constantly and my mind won't think about anything other than helicopters.

I can confirm that helicentre seminars are brilliant, i wen ...

Hi All,

Just got back from a 1hr lesson in Schweitzer s300.

All i can say is... "This is for me" my instructor said i did really well and believes i can easily achieve my ppl without problem.
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Hi mintedMav,

Thanks thats pretty much the same response I'm getting everywhere, id be quite happy to carry on working as a carpenter and instruct helis at weekends and evenings to start with.

H ...

Many thanks guys,

Yes sorry James, i meant Helicentre. And I'm assuming Whirlygirl is Sarah LOL.

Yes she seemed very informative and less of the sales pitch which is nice, because a few other sc ...

Hi James,

Many thanks for the reply. Im Leicester and have been to heliaviation which isn't far from me, they have a really nice setup with no landing fees. Their pricing is a little higher with th ...

Hi,

I have posted on pprune forum but the people there are just negative about everything.

Right, Thanks in advance,

Im Clark, im 24 and a trained carpenter & Joiner. I wanted to become a ...