Look at the HOGE charts for the 500E. They are probably pretty accurate with a healthy engine.

I have thousands of hours fixed wing but relatively new to the heli world and clearly caught the bug, barely fly fixed anymore! My question.. my wife and I are moving to the Colorado front range and I’ve really considered having a heli based at our place. Enough acres, neighbors aren’t a problem, the real challenge is altitude; we are at 8800ft. always loved the MD birds, but concerned I need to go to a 530f for the altitude. I’d prefer not having the thirsty c30 if I don’t need it, would a c20r 500e be sufficient based at that elevation? I’m just flying for myself, so I’m fine with some days just being too hot and high to fly, and the book says I’d have margins for HOGE in the summer, but I’d love to hear real world experience. i only know one person who has a 500e and he said he wouldn’t even blink about taking his E model up to my ranch in the summer with 4 people but that’s just one opinion..

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To explain below I am a high schooler working on my WOFT packet and just wanted some critiquing on my essay as I believe it can definitely be improved, but im just not sure how. Becoming an Army Aviator is an opportunity as well as a challenge I am prepared to take head-on. Coming from a background of Navy and Airforce aviators, I have been growing up in awe of military aviation. However, the Army WOFT program provides a unique opportunity for anyone to sit in the cockpit and take on aviation. The Army’s opportunity to fly the most advanced helicopters in the world combined with their unique take on leadership, skills, integrity, and impact resonates with my core values more than any other branch. I believe becoming an Army Warrant Officer is the correct path for me to take in the world of aviation and military service. As a nationally and state certified EMT, I have learned invaluable lessons when making hard, quick, and decisive decisions under moments of extreme pressure. The back of an ambulance during the treatment of a patient in critical condition leaves no time for hesitation and requires strong leadership in chaotic environments. On several occasions I have had to step up in the heat of the moment to save a patient's life. After a young girl and her grandma got into a serious T-bone accident our resources were strained. While the paramedics worked on an IV, I took the initiative to stabilize the patient, administer oxygen, and assess for physical damage. During this I was the only one to take leadership of the situation and redirect the paramedics’ attention to the distressed patient for immediate care. I believe my EMT experience translates perfectly into the skills and knowledge required in becoming an Army Aviator. From my experience as an EMT, holding a job and doing well in high school has only reinforced my ability to multi-task, manage time and perform well under pressure, an essential for Army Aviation. High-stress situations are where I thrive; I am eager to apply my leadership, decision-making skills, and adaptability to the challenge of becoming a Warrant Officer Army Aviator.

2nd what Spike said. If you want to be a helicopter pilot become a dentist. Then you'll make enough money to buy a helicopter. If you're stubborn, then get your FW ratings and grind it out for a few years until you make it as a widebody/cargo captain and buy yourself a helo. Just about all of us helo drivers are too poor to fly for fun so we do it for a living. Kinda takes the fun out of it. If the Mrs isn't 1000% on board then you're screwed. IMO I've got the best helo job in the world and I still get static from my better half. (Caveat: I always try to dissuade people from aviation. I didn't listen either.)

I am trying to determine which models of helicopters qualify as "type 3" with respect to noise limits. There must be a list or database somewhere. Thanks.

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Michael, This is my opinion based on my experience with no sugarcoating. Choosing to do this for a living is a big decision so I want to give you the straight poop. "I am 30 years old and I currently make about six figures in sales at a work from home job, and me and my wife are thinking about adding a little one soon." A six figure income and work from home and planning for a child sounds like a good life. Don’t take it for granted. Sorry to burst your bubble but this business is nowhere near that especially in the beginning. "My sales help people and I like what I sell, but I want something more steady, more direct in helping the community, and kinesthetically demanding." “Steady” work is not a common job descriptor in this business. In fact, it’s the opposite. I suggest you do more research and talk face-to-face with working pilots to get a more accurate picture of what this business actually is. And, bring your wife so she can hear the truth. Aviation Induced Divorce Syndrome (AIDS) is real. Your wife needs to be 100% supportive without ever changing her mind. "I have just started looking into this career and I love the "IDEA" of it, yall are basically super heroes." You must go way beyond the “idea” of it. This requires full commitment and bags of cash. I’ve said it before, it needs to be (almost) a “calling”. A calling to the extent of; you can’t see yourself doing anything else with your life. This job isn’t “hero” stuff either. It does become a job. A job I happen to like so I stick to it. "There are just some questions that id like some updated information on, because a lot of the information I am finding has aged a bit." This business ebbs and flows but rarely changes. The information you’ve may have read posted years ago will most likely apply today so keep reading. 1. I am 30, I realize that getting to 2,000 hours and a CFI & CFII certification can take me well into my 30s. Is that too late? Is there a specific thing that I can do to accelerate this, but still have the skills to be a dependable pilot? No, 30 is not too late. In fact, I started at 30 and still enjoy my career 35 years later. 2. I am looking to make a lateral move in Salary. I like my life financially and honestly the first time I've been here and i am scared of changing career's and losing that. Is this usually a six figure job? I see some people that say it is and some people that say it isn't so I am just seeing what current people in the profession make, round about of course. The job description is epic, so I think it would be a no brainer, but you never know. For the most part, top tier positions are at the six-figure mark which take a number of years to get to. Read about two thousand hours plus on average. Unfortunately, it’s the years prior to 2000 hours which takes its toll. Read poverty level pay. Simply put, it may take 5-10 years to go from entry level poverty pay to six-figures. If this scares you, you may need to reconsider this endeavor. In the end, you don’t get into this career to make lots of money. The saying goes; you PAY thousands to get PAID hundreds… Think about that…. 3. I know a lot of EMS pilots work on 7-days on and 7-days on. Do you usually find that you accrue vacation time on top of that? like if I wanted to take 2-3 weeks off for a family vacation, is that possible since you already get so much time off? The company you work for dictates the policy for time off. Yes, I’ve worked the 7&7 and took my accrued vacation time off during the 7-on which gave me 21 days off. However, after working a 7&7 for a while you won’t consider 7 off as a lot of time off. Also consider, if you’re not close to home working a 12&12 (hours) on your 7 on, that will be 7 days away from home. You can do the math comparing hours worked during a normal 9-to-5 to a 7-on. Specifically, you'll be working far less with your current 9-to-5 home gig. And, consider with a new baby, do you want your wife to be a single-parent while your gone for 7 days? 4. Are helicopter pilots in high demand still? I know they were a few years ago, but things can change very quickly. I am currently in Houston, honestly I'd like to stay here, but beggars cant be choosers. So, what do you find the current job market is like? There is a demand for “skilled” pilots. Read upper tier pilots in specific sectors. There is no demand for entry level pilots. These folks will always be a dime-a-dozen and unfortunately, the most difficult position to get. Also, staying in one place isn’t impossible but highly unlikely. This business requires pilots to go where the work is. If you’re not “all-in” with this notion, you may want to reconsider this endeavor. 5. Also, a big one. What is life like getting from 200 hours to 2,000 hours. Is it job flights, do you have to pay for flight time? How do you even get there when you have the bare minimum experience? This is seriously difficult, especially with a family and it’s this part that could take years. The most common path to gain hours to get to the next level is to work as a CFII. Most teach there way to 1000 hours to then qualify for the next gig, like tours or O&G. No one pays for flight time to get to 2000 hours. 6. Last one I promise. Do you think I can keep my 9-5 while I take this journey? its pretty flexible and I am actually finishing my bachelors now and working full time so they are pretty accommodating, but will that be enough in your opinion? It’s possible. I tell people you’ll need 2 things to succeed, and they are time & money. If you fall short with either of these, your chances of success diminish exponentially. Consider a leave of absence with your current job to train full time to get your CFII. Once qualified (and employed as a CFII), go back to your job and teach part-time, “part-time” meaning teaching every moment you aren’t working at your other job. However, this obviously pushes the end goal back as you won’t be building time as quickly as you would teaching full time. Time & money……. Time & money……. Lastly, since you'll have a degree, consider the military. Respectfully.

Canada PPL(H). Will I pass the learners medical if I have diabetes?

I would try some of the smaller utility operators like Minuteman Aviation and Brainerd Helicopters (in Minnesota, not Florida).