Florida schools/newbie

[marcofl]

Hello all I'm looking for any advice on reputable schools in Florida. Tampa would be great as it's my home, but I will move if need be.

 

I am a former skydiver and have had the opportunity to jump out of several helicopters. I have flown in too many fixed wing aircraft to name, but helo's have always taken the cake over fixed wing. I am at a point in my life where I have made several changes that would allow me to completely immerse myself into a program and attempt to launch a career in this exciting industry.

 

For someone that can dedicate the time and money is it conceivable to do this at 36? I have several friends flying in corporate and legacy airline slots. Two of the four have said a career in the rotary-wing business is what they would do if they didn't have so much seniority built up in their current locations. That tells me an awful lot.

 

Thanks for any input

[dogdaddy]

Hi, I'm in Tampa too. Will PM you.

[Bristol]

Go to Tomloinson Aviation in Ormond Beach (Daytona Beach). Great school, wonderful people. No gimmicks.. call Brian Lewis at :

 

Tomlinson Aviation, Inc.

92 Hangar Way

Ormond Beach, FL 32174

Toll Free: 1-877-FLY-HELO

(359-4356)

Telephone: (386)676-0312

Fax: (386)676-9598

email: info@tomlinsonaviation.com

[helonorth]

Tomlinson is a fine operation, but quite a drive from Tampa. Last winter I took an instrument

lesson in Clearwater. I didn't stay with them because of the Robinson SFAR (it would have cost too

much to meet the PIC requirements) but it was a decent place. Unrortunately, I can't remember the

name of it. It was at the Clearwater airport the instructor was a Dutch girl named Nicolene(sp?)

Shouldn't be too hard to find.

[shoover]

I just started at Elite Helicopters in Lakeland. I didn't look at too many schools because location was important for me but from what I read I knew to stay away from SSH. They have an R44 and R22(though it's currently getting repaired). Would be happy to provide more info if you would like.

[johnnyseko]

Hi, I'm in Tampa too. Will PM you.

 

 

PM me too please. I will be moving to Tampa sooner or later. Anyone with info on the west coast schools feel free to PM me! Thanks!

[TMC6064]

I am looking for information on flight schools in the Southeast portion of Florida (Broward/Southern Palm Beach Counties) If anyone has any recommendations could they let me know. I really appreciate the help. Thanks.