Below is a quote from the FAR AIM Section 61.99 which lists the
minimum "Aeronautical" experience required to get a REC Helicopter
license.

Notice that it never really says anything about helicopters.
Paragraph (a)(2) and (b) are the only two that specifically say "in
the aircraft for the rating sought".

It would seem that in order to get a REC helicopter license, you only
need 6 hours in an actual helicopter. The rest can be in a much
cheaper fixed wing. Is this an accurate statement?

Dennis.


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Section 61.99: Aeronautical experience.

A person who applies for a recreational pilot certificate must receive
and log at least 30 hours of flight training time that includes at
least:

(a) 15 hours of flight training from an authorized instructor on the
areas of operation listed in §61.98 of this part that consists of at
least:

(1) Except as provided in §61.100 of this part, 2 hours of flight
training en route to an airport that is located more than 25 nautical
miles from the airport where the applicant normally trains, which
includes at least three takeoffs and three landings at the airport
located more than 25 nautical miles from the airport where the
applicant normally trains; and

(2) 3 hours of flight training in the aircraft for the rating sought
in preparation for the practical test within the 60 days preceding the
date of the practical test.

(b) 3 hours of solo flying in the aircraft for the rating sought, on
the areas of operation listed in §61.98 of this part that apply to the
aircraft category and class rating sought.


Dennis Hawkins
n4mwd AT amsat DOT org (humans know what to do)

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