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Originally Posted by KNS
A 206 'A' model, don't see too many of those around, nice helicopter.
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It's actually the very last of the early "lightweight" A models. But it has the B engine for 425hp vs 318hp. She has a very smooth ride.
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Originally Posted by Don Ro
Do need a aircraft pilot's lic. in order to get a helo. lic?
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Some people get their fixed-wing license first, then add the helicopter later. This allows them to get much of their flight time in airplanes, at a much cheaper cost than the helicopter. Also, there are more entry level positions in airplanes than in helicopters.
Other people just suck it up and go straight into the helicopter. Their belief is that the airplane experience is wasted if you only plan to be a helicopter pilot.
If you are thinking of doing it as a long term recreation, as opposed to a career, buy a little 269B and get a private instructor.