Building Time

[cburg]

I’ve previously commented on building time. I’ll repost a couple again…but for now I just came across this in Barnstormers for west coast pilots (I don’t know anything about this company). Seems like a good deal:

 

$160/hr wet

 

Time Building/ Bulk Time R-22

 

TIME BUILDING/ BULK TIME R-22 • $160 • NOW AVAILABLE • Odyssey Aeronautics is currently selling R-22 time in bulk purchase of hours at $160/hr WET! These are the lowest rates anywhere and are perfectly suited for time building or currency training. Time available in 10-100 hour blocks. This time is for rated pilots looking to build time. Specialty training available such as vertical reference, x-country, mountain or night flight. We also offer fixed wing training as well. Accelerate your resume and affordably build time towards your goal as a professional helicopter or fixed wing pilot. Odyssey is based at KAUN. Contact us at (916) 247-6689 • Contact Bryce E. Mitchell - ODYSSEY AERONAUTICS, Owner - located Auburn, CA USA • Telephone: 916-247-6689

 

[HeliNomad]

Wet means fuel is included?

 

I fly into AUN a lot. Great restaurant on field and the chips let me use their helipad. It's a great place to grab breakfast on your way to the Sierras if you are waiting for Truckee to go VFR. Love that place.

[Flying Pig]

There is a country club just down the road also. If you call them they will come pick you up in a golf cart. It's only about 5 min golf cart ride.

[pilot#476398]

Our services are tailored to your individual needs for experience. However, we do not provide initial flight training. Our goal is to advance the experience of rated pilots. A commercial license is not necessary but preferred. We offer the following services for helicopters. Feel free to inquire about additional services you may need.

• Cross-country
• Night flight
• Mountain flying
• Off airport operations including confined areas
• All VFR maneuvers (no full down autos)
• Scenic flight
• SFAR 73 training
• BFR
• R-22 currency training

Bulk time up to 100 hour blocks available. All blocks will be flown with an Odyssey Aeronautics CFI.

• 10 – 20 hour blocks = $175/hour WET
• 30 – 100 hour blocks = $160/hour WET

 

Got this from their site. It seems odd that they have an R22 and a CFI, but do not do initial flight training? Too bad they don't have a discounted R44!

Edited February 4, 2014 by pilot#476398

[Flying Pig]

I've flown in and out of AUN more times than I can count. Great location. Great place to fly when the valley is socked in.

[cburg]

I’ve previously commented on building time. I’ll repost a couple again…

 

Some threads on saving money on ratings and time building, etc.

 

http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18873

http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37014

http://vps.zoniehosting.com/~rotary/forum/showthread.php?t=39717&page=2

http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28574

http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14485

[Odysseyaeronautics]

My name is David and I am the CFI at Odysseyaeronautics. We are just staring up but already have sold several blocks. The price on the website is an intro price to get started but will be going up a bit in the future. I don't keep up on this forum daily so refer any questions to the website.

[cburg]

My name is David and I am the CFI at Odysseyaeronautics. We are just staring up but already have sold several blocks. The price on the website is an intro price to get started but will be going up a bit in the future. I don't keep up on this forum daily so refer any questions to the website.

David, glad to hear you are getting a good response.

[Odysseyaeronautics]

Hi folks, Bryce here. I run Odyssey Aeronautics and just wanted to pass out some information based on a lot of the questions we have received. I always put a CFI in the aircraft, this is not a straight up rental as many have asked. I absolutely offer instruction, just not initial. This is because people with at least a private have a better ability to fly multiple hours per day. We all remember how tiring 1 flight hour was initially vs after 100 hours. Our rates are designed to still be way beneficial to those from all over the country even when factoring in travel and hotel costs. We do have a website you can check out, but I also recommend just giving us a call. Fly safe and be aware - cheers!