G'day USA

[RotaryRat]

Hi Guys,

I'm an Australian low hour CPL(H) and I'm going over to the US for a trip in afew months, I'm keen to look into obtaining a FAA CPL(H) & Instructor rating....

Any advice from guys who have done it or live there now would be appriciated, I've heard that it usually takes an extra 20 - 30 hours to convert the licenses due to IF time, X-country and learning the ropes of congested airspace......

Any schools that are recommended? I've heard HAI and Helistream are a good start?

Thanks for you help

[SirVivr]

RR:

Having worked (flown) with graduates of HAI, I would recommend them highly. I don't know Helistream.

If you can afford it, HAI's CAA course is much more comprehensive, ( read employable in N Sea ) than the simpler FAA.

Alas, Sasless, our training from Uncle Sugar prepared us for Air Mass Weather, Southeast Asia, and little else.

Still. we are functioning. Aren't we?

Chas A

[B Sousa]

Bring your license and a suitcase full of money for the helicopter stuff.
OR just come over and do the F/W ATP for a lot less and get a job where you can make some money.......... www.shebleaviation.com