Flight School Attached to UVU

[Total Noob]

Hey everybody,

 

New to the forum obviously, but wow, quite a bit of information here. I'm trying to choose a school in NC and have a few in mind, including NC Rotor and Heliventures. I think the best way for me to finance is to attach it to an Associates degree and utilize federal loans.

 

I will need to get on the phone with these two schools for most of the details, but has anyone else taken this route? I just want to talk it through with someone who has done it to see what I can expect.

 

Thanks!!

[Dreamin of a Commuter 2B]

have you checked with Hi-Tech helicopters,they have a base in Elkin n.c.336-366-3563 and they train with the 300-CBI

 

www.hitechhelicopters.net

[Total Noob]

have you checked with Hi-Tech helicopters,they have a base in Elkin n.c.336-366-3563 and they train with the 300-CBI

 

www.hitechhelicopters.net

 

 

I spoke with NC Rotor, I think Robert was the guy's name. Super accommodating and he is taking the exact path I am hoping to take, so I have to set up a time to meet with him. I've also called Heliventures, but haven't heard back yet.. planning on following up on my lunch break.

 

I haven't heard of that school yet though, I'll have to check them out. Anyone in particular I should ask for??

[Dreamin of a Commuter 2B]

I had talked to John and the other guy there is Matt. last sept. when I talked to them they offered a 10 hour block time at $280.00 and hour.

 

They are located at the Elkin Municipal Airport 598 CC camp road Elkin NC 28621

 

they also have a location at the Poconno Mountains Municipal airport.

rte 611 Mt Pocono. PA. 18344 (570) 839-0550

 

let me know what you find out, I met these guys at the display they had at the winston airshow. they had a brand new 300-CBI on display.

[Total Noob]

Thanks Dreamin. I just got off the phone with Buddy over at Heliventures. I may go for a discovery flight with them since they're local.

 

Also, why does my dream want to bankrupt me??

[Dreamin of a Commuter 2B]

Simple answer, it has Rotors..lol even Gyro plane flight training is about 3 times more then fixed wing training.

 

don't feel to bad, I have a sweet single seat helicopter I am not even legal to fly.

 

and no funds to take lessons right now.

[PlatoNC]

I went through my PPL and most of my COM/IR/CFI (a work in progress) with NC R+W, a decent chunk of my time was with Robert, great guy who knows his stuff and never made me feel particularly stupid (trying not to be too effusive ). Follow through on the appt. with him and come with questions prepared, it'll help both of you understand better what you're looking for.

 

Nick

[Total Noob]

@dreamin Wow, what a horribly tempting situation. When I get my CFI, maybe we can squish in and I'll provide lessons. I'm sure it will be safe.....

 

@plato Thanks! I wasn't sure whether I wanted to take the trip up to Raleigh for the discovery flight or just grab one from a local shop, but now I think I will. Especially with him taking a similar path that I'm looking for.