skier Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 I just signed up for my first helicopter flight . It will be in a Bell 47. I already have my airplane ppl. What should i know/ do to prepare for my first heli flight? I have been reading the FAA rotorcraft flying handbook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birddog Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 Have lots of money and prepare to give it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrchuckf Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 I just signed up for my first helicopter flight . It will be in a Bell 47. I already have my airplane ppl. What should i know/ do to prepare for my first heli flight? I have been reading the FAA rotorcraft flying handbook. SkierWhere are you taking this flight in the Bell 47? Great aircraft by the way. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewT Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 It will be in a Bell 47. I already have my airplane ppl. What should i know/ do to prepare for my first heli flight? I would have my M*A*S*H t-shirt dry cleaned and ready to rockn'roll Just have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skier Posted March 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 I'm taking the lesson at KBLM in New Jersey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 dont be nervous. i just started my training last monday. and i've been going everyday. i love it. but i just got to were im some what not scared outta my wits, were i can actually enjoy my lessons and pay attention to what i have to learn. . . i look forward to everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skier Posted March 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Have lots of money and prepare to give it up. I noticed. The Helicopter and instructor are $260ish an hour. I was paying $125ish an hour for a Piper Cherokee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danter Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 I noticed. The Helicopter and instructor are $260ish an hour. I was paying $125ish an hour for a Piper Cherokee.Good Luck, make sure you keep track of all your flight and ground time. Some schools/instructors feel that they can get more money from you this way. Some instructors charge you for asking them a simple question when they are not on the clock and even if they are not your instructor. I was charged $50-$65 an hour for asking a question here and there. I am still trying to get my money back from this school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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