First helicopter flight

[skier]

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.

[birddog]

Have lots of money and prepare to give it up.

 

 

[mrchuckf]

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.

 

 

Skier

Where are you taking this flight in the Bell 47? Great aircraft by the way.

 

Chuck

[AndrewT]

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

[skier]

I'm taking the lesson at KBLM in New Jersey

[clay]

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.

[skier]

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.

[danter]

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.