air_1 Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 I was just trying to see if anyone knew of a place in AL for training? I know of the guys in Enterprise, but was wanting to see if there were any more. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjl2001 Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Enterprise Helicopters was going to be my first suggestion. Website. I've had a couple people tell me that John Prox is a very experienced and great instructor. Also, in Hanceville you have Wallace State Community College. Website.That is just a one ship operation, but again they were very friendly and helpful when I talked to them. That's all I know of... unless you count Ft. Rucker as a flight school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bama269-C Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 I currently attend Wallace State Community College in Vinemont, AL and received my CPL with them. They have one ship, which is a Hughes 269-C, but getting flight time is no problem and the rate is $250 an hour wet with instructor.The instructor Jimmy has nearly 5,000 hours and is a great CFI. The only other helicopter trainer besides Enterprise Helicopters, is Richard Parker in Mt. Olive, whose rates are $355 an hour. Wallace State is a 141 and 61 training facility and if you wanted to you can pursue an Associates Degree. However, I would recommend no matter where you chose to train to get at least 50 hrs in the R-22 time, especially if you are going to go for your CFI. If you have any question my name is Dustin and you can contact me at 256-591-7351. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macatstarr Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Helicopter source; http://thehelicoptersource.com list a few including the one in enterprise. Eagle in Ozark quoted me $350/hr for Schweizer training, which I though was pricey. There's a policy chief in Pell City that has a bird & will train you if you live in the B'ham area. I don't know of in south alabama, if you here of any please pass it along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoFlyer Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Fort Rucker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Fort Rucker? NOOO! I was gonna say that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckwith Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 NOOO! I was gonna say that. And rj already did in the second post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 And rj already did in the second post. Hmmm...oops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoFlyer Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 And rj already did in the second post. Darn, I missed that. Though I would be the first smarty pants to say it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckwith Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Darn, I missed that. Though I would be the first smarty pants to say it. lol sorry. You have to get up pretty early in the morning to be the first smarty pants on this board it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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