Recent content by lilflyboy262

While converting my ratings from my Canadian CPL onto my New Zealand licence. All I had to prove was that I had a minimum of 5hrs PIC on type with photocopies of my logbook. I couldn't carry my King Air 100 Rating onto my NZ CPL due to there being no 100's on the NZ register. Which has just...

Thanks for the information. I've done some digging and what I have found pretty much follows the suggestions that have been made. Joined up to the beechtalk forum as well. One thing I need to follow up is apparently that if the rating is for a non-FAA licence (I'm still not sure which licence...

Most countries outside the USA need a type rating on the King Air. Most countries will also accept a type rating completed in the USA. All you need to do is do what is required for a type rating, and take the appropriate paperwork and file it with your local aviation authority. I hold 4 CPL...

Hi Guys, I posted this in the training forum as well, not sure which one to put it! I'm new to flying in the states. I'm looking for a place that does King Air 200 type ratings for a reasonable price. Seen a few around $5000, some as high as $13,000 when it is all done in a sim. Before...

Hi Guys, I'm new to flying in the states. I'm looking for a place that does King Air 200 type ratings for a reasonable price. Seen a few around $5000, some as high as $13,000 when it is all done in a sim. Before anyone corrects me with needing a type rating, I do need one for my countries...

You weren't carrying any extra airspeed due to the lack of a headwind. Remove that idea from your head! The only reason you have been told to carry a little extra airspeed on windy days is due to windshear. If that headwind suddenly drops, you will see the airspeed bleed off. Having a reduced...

Hi There, The cost of hiring a twin in NZ through normal channels is alarmingly high. Keep getting knocked back on jobs that I should be able to do due to insurance requirements or just HR required twin time. I have around 3000hrs, mostly single engine turbine, operated over multiple...

Hi There, Not sure if this should go here or in the classifieds. Posting it in both so please remove if it doesn't belong here!! The cost of hiring a twin in NZ through normal channels is alarmingly high. Keep getting knocked back on jobs that I should be able to do due to insurance...