Recommendations?

[avengingllama]

Hey all, pretty sure that this has been answered at some point but could not find an answer useing the search function. What are your thoughts in regard to starting out fixed wing and transitioning to rotary? Is it a waste of time or a way to cut costs? I know that they are 2 different animals but wasn't sure how much I could take from one to the other. The reason I ask is that there is a fixed wing flight school less than a mile from me but the nearest helo school is about an hour, and they only go to PPL so I would have to move which is not an option at this time in my life due to semi-decent career and a custody battle . Any thoughts on this are greatly appreciated.

[Guest rookie101]

Found this one

 

http://helicopterforum.verticalreference.com/helicopterfor...pic=4375&hl

 

There is another one but I can't find it right now, I'll post it when I find it.

 

*found it- post #2 and #5 should answer your question*

http://helicopterforum.verticalreference.com/helicopterfor...hl=saving+money

[Guest pokey]

I got my fixed wing 1st, but then again MY situation was not to become a professional helicopter pilot, i wanted to own my own plane & eventually helicopter,,,, which i did, AFTER i quit a decent paying job & went to A&P school. Everyone is different & has different reasons for doing the same things.

 

As long as you know the differences in the 2 types of aircraft?--yes it can be hard to "teach an old dog new tricks"-----main problem is gonna be your "feet"

[avengingllama]

Thanks for the quick replies guys You were right about 2 and 5 answering my questions