erik.johnson Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 OK I have read the SFAR regarding Robinson's and I guess I just need it in normal English. I have my private and instrument fixed wing. 165 hours TT. I am just for flying pleasure/personal business not career. I now want to get rotorcraft add-on. I think I will learn in an R44. So how many hours do i have to have and please explain the SFAR73 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilot4him Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 For minimums, you will need 30 hr for your private add on, and if I remember correctly, you'll need 20 hr in the Robbie before you are signed off to solo...of course you need all your endorsements as well. You would need to be above average to get your rating in just 30 hr though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotornut67 Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 For a private rotorcraft add-on 30 hrs in helicopters required, but realistically 40-50 would be a better estimate. SFAR 73 requires 20 hrs before solo in a Robinson. Then you have to have 10 hrs solo, and meet all the training requirements for night flight, and cross-country flight, and solo takeoff & landings at an airport with an operating control tower. You do not have to take the knowledge test if you already have your Private fixed wing certificate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilot#476398 Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 ...then 12 months later if you still have less than 200hrs TT in helicopters, you'll need a flight review in that R44 to continue flying it! ...and of course, don't forget to do your 90 day takeoffs and landings also in that R44 if you want to take anyone with you! Oh' how I love that SFAR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotornut67 Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Oh' how I love that SFAR! Yep!! Keeps us on our toes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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