I am looking for additional information regarding the 5 hours of instrument experience listed in FAR section 61.129(c)(3)(i) for the commercial helicopter rating. The first sentence states, "Five hours on the control and maneuvering of a helicopter...." while the last sentence states, "This aeronautical experience may be performed in an aircraft...."
I have been told that this can be done in a fixed wing even though I am going for my helicopter certification. Is this true and if so, would I need to do this with a fixed wing CFI?
I would prefer to do this in a helicopter but IFR equipped helicopters are hard to come by. All of the simulators near me are fixed wing as well.
Thanks for the input.
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