Oct 12, 2020
165 How to get a Helicopter License and a Job Flying Helicopters + GA News
Summary
165 Max talks with Steve Bush, owner
of Lone Star Helicopters, about FAA requirements for a Private
helicopter certificate and the typical hours required. Steve also
talks about the different types of helicopters used in the training
and their typical cost. He also talks about the current strong
market for helicopter pilots, and typical number of hours needed to
qualify for different helicopter jobs.
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Pilot
on wrong frequency NTSB Report
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Helicopter Tour over
Downtown Austin, TX
Lone Star Helicopter
- Getting a Helicopter Certificate
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