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Depends on how quick you pick it up, of course. Expect 40-60 hours at $250-500/hr, depending on what you chose to fly. Nothing wrong with flying a Robinson. The R44 is a wonderful machine to learn in. The R22 isn't the perfect trainer, but it's just fine if you know what you're doing. They're a...

There is an infestation of misleading marketing websites that are designed to poach clients while they are searching online for aviation services. These "businesses" don't own or operate any aircraft, but aim to give the impression that they do. If someone signs up with them, they keep a large...

I got to fly an OH6A that served in Vietnam. The machine had been shot down and put back together. Still had bullet holes in it. I'm a sucker for Loaches and Hueys, so it was a dream for me. Did a flyover for the memorial service of a Vietnam veteran that was a helicopter pilot. We came in low...

Haven't done patrols, but would like to. If anyone knows a helicopter operator doing it that needs help, let me know!

Certainly there is some loss of efficiency when gliding at higher weights, as the best glide speed will come with increasing parasitic drag. Is it simply negligible?

Ah, my mistake.

That's odd, considering they often rent for well under $1000/hr.

I doubt it. He doesn't have to be to fly below the typical minimum altitudes.

An example would be helicopter routes, which can be found on helicopter route charts. https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/ProductInfoSheets/PISheets/Helicopter-Route-Charts.pdf

You're correct in that you need one that allows student pilot privileges. I had the same situation, "flight test only", and am also a monocular pilot (mostly monocular, as I do have peripheral vision in both eyes). I had to contact the FAA, someone from CAMI I believe, and request a medical...

Nope.

Negative.

Nexus 7 with Garmin Pilot. The screen is much brighter than the iPad, it has internal GPS. 32GB is enough if you're not using it for much else.

Those prices are high, but I've seen worse. Helicopter forums: www.verticalreference.com www.justhelicopters.com Many airplane pilots assume they'll get the add-on in the minimums. It's not common. Some of the generic knowledge is the same (weather, airport operations, navigation) and that...

I've heard that many times, from both military and civilian jet pilots, but it doesn't seem that the AoA products hitting the light GA market are designed with that in mind.

I really dislike when people whore their veteran status for unrelated handouts. It's pathetic. Have some respect. On another note, if in seven years of active duty pay and benefits you couldn't set aside $5,000-10,000 for your lifelong dream, then you lack money management skills. Handouts...

I have to wonder, if one has permanently lost his medical, why not fly until he permanent loses his license? :D

Something like that load there has quite a bit of drag, that helps dampen the swinging. Things that are very heavy in relation to the amount of surface area, something like a solid concrete weight, will have more swing than something hollow. Interestingly, if you get the helicopter over the...

Can you provide a source for this, or is this just an assumption you've made?

I do, I've had it. So have most of my students. Some worse than others.