Guest Posted September 7, 2002 Posted September 7, 2002 Operators and owners can post info regarding their ferry flights so students can contact them and maybe go along. Quote
gofly Posted September 9, 2002 Posted September 9, 2002 Excellent idea! I hope operators/owners do post once in awhile for us to build valuable helo time! Quote
Guest rotorwrench Posted September 19, 2002 Posted September 19, 2002 I think that will be a great idea and I will put my name on the list.I am an A&P with more than 10 years experience and also hold a helicopter private license with a total of 150 hrs. only 43 in piston and the rest in turbine(206, 206L's, UH-1H) I can be very helpfull in any ferry. I did one from Ecuador all the way to Lafayettee LA. I also speak spanish. You can contact me by email at paeslima@mail.com Quote
Canuck Posted September 24, 2002 Posted September 24, 2002 I definately agree... I think this a fabulous idea. I also am very interested in being involved . This a great, and controlled enviroment for time building. If anyone is interested in an extra set of eyes, and hands on any flights anywhere, please don't hesitate to contact me. I am a dual rated pilot (private fixed/ commercial rotary) with 175 hrs total time (85 BH06 -- 54 RH22, and 36 C172. I am currently in the midst of completing my IFR ratings (fixed/Rotary). Again thanks for giving us 'low time' pilots some thought and consideration. You can contact me @ matgreenway@aol.com Quote
Heli-Ops Posted September 25, 2002 Posted September 25, 2002 The latest issue of Heli Ops where I have floated this idea is just now starting to get to everyone so hopefully some of these operators will take the initiative and post some opportunities here. Also if you hear of anything going, and know you cant do it for some reason or another, do the right thing and post details here so someone else from the forum can. Remember what goes around comes around. Heli Ops Quote
kaplanjon Posted October 12, 2002 Posted October 12, 2002 This is the greatest idea. I am ready to go anywhere in the world to help ferry a ship from A to B. I have about 30 hours in a 206Biii going from AK to Los Angeles, and it was one of the best expereinces I have ever had. I was able to learn a ton, and the operator shaved about $3000 off his transit costs for that machine. I am a Commercial Helicopter pilot in the San Francisco area. I have about 350 total helicopter, and 160 total Airplane. I have experience in Bell 47, S300c, Enstroms all makes and models, H500c, B206Biii and some exposure (that means I was given the stick for an hour or more - thanks to those generous folks) to Astar and Gazelle. It seems like the going rate is about $100 an hour to help ferry a ship someplace. Anyone who wants a hand I'm up for it! Thanks Heli Ops for putting this great Idea out there. - Jonathan Quote
jehh Posted October 13, 2002 Posted October 13, 2002 Jonathan, I too second that motion. This is a great way for low time pilots to build experience and get those first turbine hours. Of course, at some point one has enough time that doing it for free isn't required, but for low time pilots, this might be the only way to get that time and experience. I was recently given the opportunity to fly a twin turbine helicopter for two hours on a short ferry flight, and I must say that experience will be with me for the rest of my life, my first 2 hours of turbine time! Jason Quote
momoa Posted November 6, 2002 Posted November 6, 2002 That is a terrific idea! Please count me in... blueblue2231@yahoo.com Sara in Arizona Quote
Guest Keven Posted January 27, 2003 Posted January 27, 2003 AVAILABLE FOR FERRY FLIGHTS ANY LOCATION. CANADIAN COMMERCIAL ROTARY LICENCE 106+/BH-47G2, 2/ BH 206. PLEASE CONTACT kevenwatt@hotmail.com Quote
Guest Sycamore_jester Posted March 11, 2003 Posted March 11, 2003 Newly Qulaified pilot looking for cheap hours/ferry work in the UK. I know this forum is mainly for you guys across the pond, but if there are any UK/ Europe operators looking please contact me. Sycamore.jester@ntlworld.com Quote
Guest Posted March 12, 2003 Posted March 12, 2003 This site is for anyone: across the pond, over the pond, or in the pond. Quote
Guest Kira Zielinski Posted May 21, 2003 Posted May 21, 2003 Great idea. Probably because I am also available and eager to ferry helicopters to gain time -- anytime, anywhere. Currently based in AZ. I have my commercial licenses in r/w, and f/w single and multi engine with instrument. Not quite 400hrs total time, but most of my experience is from Marine Corps flight training (T-34's and Bell 206's) where I earned my wings. Anxious to keep adding hours and experience. k_zielinski@juno.com Good luck to all! Quote
Guest Rob Posted July 30, 2003 Posted July 30, 2003 Hi Guys, I've got a Long Ranger L3 based in Southern California. Been doing alot of flying by myself lately on 2 and 3 hour turn arounds. Some of the hopps are much shorter, and some waiting is involved. Besides just straight and level flight time I'll teach the up and comers turbine's, mountain flying, sling loads, and all the mistakes I learned the hard way.$125.00 per hour EURORMZ2@msn.com Quote
Guest Karl Cotton Posted August 22, 2003 Posted August 22, 2003 I am a pilot with LA County Fire Department. I was recently contacted by a friend of a friend who has just purchased a R-22 and needs an R-22 rated pilot to ferry the ship from Clear Lake, Calif. to Yuma ,AZ. I don't know anything more than that. Please contact me at 661-254-3239 for details. I contacted a local R-22 operator, Helistream, but unfortunately they have not returned my two calls. Thanks, Karl Cotton Quote
CROOK Posted October 9, 2003 Posted October 9, 2003 Pick me Pick me... I am availble for ferry's any time any where... acrook9@hotmail.com Just email me and we will get things figured out.... Thanks Quote
Guest Stu Posted November 13, 2003 Posted November 13, 2003 I have just completed my ATPL(H) theory and will be moving on to the 'fun' flying skills course, hopefully completing this side of Xmas (weather permitting) I am 22, 44 and Jet Ranger rated - UK based will go anywhere and do anything for cheap / free flying. contact me on northerner@pplh.fsnet.co.uk[/email] Let me know! Quote
pilotwolf Posted February 3, 2004 Posted February 3, 2004 Hi All! Thought I d join the UK willing volunteers! FAA CPL(H) with about 200 hrs, R22, R44, 269, B206 (few hrs). Willing to travel, etc. Pilotwolf@pilot.pprune.com :call me: Quote
wiz Posted April 16, 2004 Posted April 16, 2004 I'm over n oz and chasing some command time. happy to ferry anything anywhere. If I havn't got the endorsment, I'll happily get it to do the job.I have extensive fixed wing ferry experiance, so am up on all the logistics involved. (recently ferried a cessna 172 from jandakot in Western Australia to Manila in the Philippines, Via Indonesia). Quote
warpig Posted January 9, 2005 Posted January 9, 2005 commercially rated 200 hours ready and willing to travel.about 10 turbine hours. copterpilot2k4@aol.com ::nuncha:: Quote
murdock Posted February 10, 2005 Posted February 10, 2005 1300 hour pilot available for ferrying across all of the U.S. and Canada, South America and the Caribbean. IFR rated and plenty of piston and turbine time with experience through the U.S. and the Caribbean. Quote
pilot3301 Posted March 29, 2005 Posted March 29, 2005 200 hour pilot in the Portland Oregon area willing and able, looking for PIC time like every other low time pilot. Let me know if there is anything available. Quote
Grant B Posted July 6, 2006 Posted July 6, 2006 This interests me too! I still need to save more cash OR I am prepared to fly anywhere in the world to work for flight time in a Helicopter environment with the goal of becoming a CFI in Schweizers. (I am a 165hr R22 Cpl(H) currently living in Japan and have a British passport) Only the money is holding me back... Quote
akrotorhead Posted July 23, 2007 Posted July 23, 2007 Hi All: I am an experienced(20yrs) helicopter mechanic based in SE Alaska, I am working on my commercil pilots lic. I would be happy to help with any ferry (fixed or rotary wing) for free if the pilot is willing to instruct along the way. I'll even buy the plane ticket to get to the aircraft. I will even help without the flight time (but it might cost you a bit). I have lots of experience with ferry/recovery, have done the lwr 48 to AK trip a few times now. I also work month on/off so I have a bit of time on my hands. email rotorwrench1@hotmail.com or call 907-354-1161 anytime....... Quote
mattcob Posted August 13, 2007 Posted August 13, 2007 hello all! im looking to keep busy whist waiting for a start with my new company, whenever that will be!! looking for any stick time that is going over in the west virginia direction, will travel no probs, i have 600hrs between r22,schweizer range, 206,206l,allouette, s55, enstrom, UH1B, i have plenty of time on my hands at the mo, no job is to big or to small!! blue skies mattcob Quote
Paul Otto Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 I wouldn't mind getting in on a ferry flight. I will travel anywhere to help people ferry their aircraft. I have just completed a ferry flight with a R-22 from California to Texas. I have 250TT, 50 in R-22, 200+ in 300's, 70+ cross country hrs. Commercial/instrument. I also have my A&P License. Call or email me if you need me. 580.230.0449 ottomatic_3@core.com Quote
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