Helo ATO/CFI/CFII Add-ons

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04-13-2013, 06:51 AM

FlyArmy11

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Helo ATO/CFI/CFII Add-ons

Hi,

I'm looking for suggestions for a Helicopter flight school to knock out my FAA Helo ATP/CFI/CFII that has a quick 2 week program like ALL-ATPs but, for Helos. I am a dual-rated Army Aviator & have my ATP AMEL, ATP ASEL, Comm/Inst Helo & Gold Seal CFI/CFII/MEI/AGI/IGI with a few type ratings & 4,000 hours. I am currently flying A-Stars for a federal law enforcement agency so, currency isn't an issue just looking for a quick, cheap & easy school to knockout the 3 Add-on Helo ratings soon, thanks!

04-24-2013, 12:50 PM

DreFlyer

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Bristow Academy

Check out Bristow Academy in Titusville, FL. I've been through a tour of their facilities and it is a squared away school. They do primary military helo training for a few countries south of the border as well and the helo pilots at my DoS workplace recommend it highly. I have no idea about how quickly they can get you through their helo CFI programs so give them a call. Cheers.

Tuition And Fees - Bristow Academy Inc - Helicopter Flight Training

04-25-2013, 05:53 PM

Rotor2prop

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Originally Posted by FlyArmy11

I'll second Bristow. They will be about the quickest out there. I do not know when you started in the Army but unless you learned in a TH-55 or have small piston helicopter experience do not expect it to be super easy to do those add-ons quickly with little to no piston time. If you do not have much piston time it maybe better to find a R44 Raven II. It handles much more like a turbine than an R22 or S300.