TrunkMonkey
Spy Navy
Until recently, I was a SNFO in jet advanced, about two months away from winging. That ended up not working out. However, despite everything that has happened, I do not want to give up on aviation, and would like to continue flying civilian in one form or another. I am considering either getting my PPL, or training to be a commercial helicopter pilot. This is where my questions for the board come in.
1) Has anyone received their civilian helicopter license in some way other than going through Navy helo training and converting that over? How does helicopter training work? Does getting your PPL for fixed-wing help, or is it a completely different training track?
2) Does anyone have any experience with helicopter training in Pensacola or within a 3-ish hour vicinity? (Not the HTs…).
3) I have 13 dual-piloted hours in the Cessna from IFS (almost two years ago), as well as 150 hours Special Crew Time from the Navy. Would this play any role in getting hours for a PPL? Would it be reasonable to at least skip the portions of ground school that deal with why an airplane flies, Class A-B-C-D airspace, etc? Not that I mind reviewing them, I guess. I just don’t want to pay for it if I don’t have to.
4) Finally, I am looking to talk to any non-aviators about other designators in the Navy. Particularly any Intel, AMDO, Supply types. I would appreciate a PM from anyone who has the time and inclination. And, if anyone out there is in need of a stashed Ensign, in P’cola or otherwise, I may be looking for work.
Thanks a lot for the help.
1) Has anyone received their civilian helicopter license in some way other than going through Navy helo training and converting that over? How does helicopter training work? Does getting your PPL for fixed-wing help, or is it a completely different training track?
2) Does anyone have any experience with helicopter training in Pensacola or within a 3-ish hour vicinity? (Not the HTs…).
3) I have 13 dual-piloted hours in the Cessna from IFS (almost two years ago), as well as 150 hours Special Crew Time from the Navy. Would this play any role in getting hours for a PPL? Would it be reasonable to at least skip the portions of ground school that deal with why an airplane flies, Class A-B-C-D airspace, etc? Not that I mind reviewing them, I guess. I just don’t want to pay for it if I don’t have to.
4) Finally, I am looking to talk to any non-aviators about other designators in the Navy. Particularly any Intel, AMDO, Supply types. I would appreciate a PM from anyone who has the time and inclination. And, if anyone out there is in need of a stashed Ensign, in P’cola or otherwise, I may be looking for work.
Thanks a lot for the help.