Helicopter Type Ratings & Conversions
Whizzard Helicopters is able to offer the following courses and conversions:
R44
This a 4 person version of the the R22 carrying 1 pilot and 3 passengers. The basic aircraft design is very similar, as are the flight controls and instrument console. Consequently it is a straightforward 5 hour conversion course that will give you and your passengers greater range and speed.
Bell 206 Jet Ranger
Jet Ranger 206
A single engine turbine helicopter for 1 pilot and 4 passengers. The Jet Ranger is the most common first step for pilots progressing to turbine aircraft. Instrumentation and start up procedures are quite different from those of piston engine machines, but the principles of flying the aircraft are similar. A 5 hour conversion course is required.