Training
Simon holds an E and D Category Instructors Rating for pilot training and offers:
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Type Ratings - Bell 505 Jet Ranger X, Bell Jet Ranger, McDonnell Douglas 520N
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Advanced Mountain Flying Training
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Longline and Lifting Training
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Agricultural Topdressing Rating and Training
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Agricultural Spraying Rating and Training
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Aerial VTA Rating and Training
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CAA Part 137 Annual Competency Checks
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Ground courses on agricultural spraying and top dressing.
Costs:
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Full agricultural rating, including spray gear, Tracmap GPS using our Robinson R44 = $65,000 + GST
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Full agricultural rating, using your aircraft, fuel and gear (from our Rakaia base only) = $15,000 + GST
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Rating - Bell 505 Jet Ranger X = $1,800/hour
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Rating - MD520N = $1,650/hour
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Rating - Bell Jet Ranger = $1,550/hour
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CAA approved training course and exam = $800 + GST