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This book was written for young career pilots,
those who need to know how to get started in this most difficult
career choice. Training requirements are presented, for both Canada
and the USA, as well as apprenticeship requirements. Technically,
there are no "apprentices" in aviation, but in reality there is a
phase of the career selection process that resembles
apprenticeship. The employer wants to get to know the new pilots
up-close and in great detail. Before you can get your hands on
their multi-million dollar machines, they want to know
EVERYTHING about you!
This book also includes valuable employment screening and
training information, as well as model-specific technical
information on the Bell 206 and the AS350 (two of the most common
small commercial machines). The R22 is covered, and the Bell 47 is
mentioned in passing (it's fast becoming a collector's item).
There's lots of really fascinating operational stuff, from flying
cops with guns, carrying animals, searching, sick and dead people,
and on and on. It's really fascinating reading even if you're not a
helicopter pilot.
If you're into helicopters, this book will be a gift from
heaven. You won't be able to put it down!
The Author:
Phil Croucher is a former military pilot and computer systems engineer with extensive experience in offshore commercial helicopter operations. Phil is a JAA-DFTE (Designated Flight Test Examiner) on the Bell 206. He remains an active pilot in the international oil industry, in addition to being a very productive and entertaining aviation author.
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