Curyfury Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Planning to work on my cfi rating. The rhc safety course is booked solid till july. Just wondering for all you cfi's out there, was it an absolute requirement to get hired? As long as you have over 200 hrs in type, you can teach without taking the course, right? Seems like a huge expense for people coming from out of state. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RagMan Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 You will end up finding that all, if not most, flight schools that look for a CFI to instruct in their Robinson helicopters will require their applicants to have attended the Robinson Pilots Safety Course. Its basically a standard these days. It's not required by the FARs by any means in order to "teach" in Robinsons though. Get it and be done with it. It's a great course and a huge eye opener in regards to safely operating the helicopter and what can happen if you don't. The information you'll take away from it is invaluable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I was told to book at least 6 months ahead they're so crowded! It might be an insurance requirement? A lot of places seem to want you to have gone within the previous 5 years. Ask your school if they'll hire you without it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridethisbike Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 A lot of places it is, in fact, a requirement. I do know of a couple people that got sent there on the company's dime, but that is DEFINITELY not the norm. Plan on having to go. Find people who are going as well and see if you can split a hotel room with them. People often post on this very board to find others that are going. Make your own post if you want. If not, get a room that is 15-30 minutes away and you'll save a ton. Just be prepared for the crazy long (time, not distance) commute in the mornings due to traffic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight1 Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 From what I understand it is an insurance requirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tradford Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 The company I rent from won't let a pilot carry a passenger until he's completed the course. Not sure about insurance - but it's money well spent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpenter Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 The "huge expense" is your flight training through CFII. Attending the factory safety course is just a drop in the bucket. Not only that, you will most likely learn more about the Robinson helicopter in four days than during all your prior training. Stay at the Ramada (I think) across the street and walk as it is much easier than driving in SoCal traffic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 . Stay at the Ramada (I think) across the street and walk as it is much easier than driving in SoCal traffic.They have free waffles for breakfast too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotormandan Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 It's a requirement for pathfinder insurance wich the most common insurance for robbie schools. The course was a great course. Worth every penny. I belive even better if you go there as a new cfi. Plus if you do you checkride in rhe 22 then do the 44 couse and the instructor will sign off your sfar to teach 44's 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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