tvman3 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Hi all,I will be in the Fort Myers area next month and I am trying to find a helicopter school or an instructor to practise some hours on a Schweizer 300CB (which I did my license on). Since I am not current I will need to go with an instructor.Perfect would be somewhere between Tampa an Naples.Thanks for your helpTvman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Pig Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 I havnt found any since Ive been here. Bristow in Titusville is the closest for a 300. If anyone knows of any id like to know also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnr032 Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Thomlinson Aviation in Ormond Beach, FL uses S-300's. I know, that is on the east coast, but....... If you are interested in a day trip and really, really want to fly...... Give them a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helonorth Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 West Florida Helicopters in St. Pete flys Schweizers. wfhelicopters.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Pig Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 Hmmmm.... Someone needs to help them out with their searchable-ness. Ive checked the internet and did various searches before looking for a 300 and this school never came up. Â Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Pig Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 "Due to decrease in flight training interest and an increase in our on going contracts with private industry, we have suspended any new student starts of rotorcraft flight instruction."Â This disclaimer is on their site...... to bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helonorth Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 Never heard of a school that was too busy. They also will not check you out for solo rental unless you are an active student. I think they were pretty expensive, too. $350 an hour if I remember correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvman3 Posted August 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 I mailed them to Thomlinson, but did not get any reply, so I assume they really don´t do any more training. Too bad... Speaking about rates. Is the current rate (at their webpage) at Bristow at 305$ reasonable around the area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Pig Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Ormond Beach is a loooong way from Fort Myers though. To bad. Id love to do some part time work down here, maybe even CFI work. But I only have about 15hrs TT in Robbies. I need to find someone flying 500s or Jet Rangers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester84 Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Hey tvman, I am I live in fort myers and I can assure you I have not found any local 300cbi helos in the area.98% of my flight time is in 300cbi so i am in a similar situatiin as you. Your best bet is naples which is 30 min south or sarasota which is 40the min north. Both cities have several flight schools but only offer training in the r22,r44,r66. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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