Helicopter Training Podcast

This is the first in a 3-part series where I join Max Trescott on The Rotary Wing Show Podcast to discuss some of the most dangerous student errors in helicopter training and how instructors can prevent mistakes from becoming accidents.We cover general instructor considerations:Guarding and blocking techniques for each control“Ghosting” maneuversWhen to take the controlsHow to respond when a student freezes upManeuver-specific guidance includes:Pick up and set downSlopesHover trainingNormal and steep approachesRunning landingsShutdownsFor this video version, I’ve added graphics and short clips to make the discussion clearer for visual learners. I also reference recent training accidents to highlight why these techniques are so important.Prefer watching? See if your podcast player has video or watch on YouTube:⁠ ⁠tinyurl.com/HTP-Video-Podcast⁠⁠Send us feedback and questions:⁠ ⁠HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com/Contact⁠⁠Timestamps: 00:00 START00:32 Episode 2 - How to Hover a Helicopter00:53 Episode 3 - How to Become a Helicopter Pilot01:23 Catch-up - New hire training02:05 Rotorcraft Collective02:30 Robinson Fly-In @ JTH in McMinnville, OR03:09 Feedback from Bek05:56 Supporting the show06:29 Part 1 of Dangerous Student Errors with Max Trescott08:08 Introduction discussion with Max14:40 General guidance on guarding controls17:17 Guarding pedals19:20 Guarding collective19:56 Guarding throttle22:45 Guarding cyclic25:30 Ghosting the maneuver29:04 Student freezing up31:35 Pickup and set down student errors34:35 Pickup training accident36:45 Overspeeds during pickup40:38 Slope training errors44:26 Hovering training errors57:45 Running landing training errors1:05:30 Aborted running landing 1:09:33 Shutdown training errors1:00:32 Next Episode - Autorotations1:12:42 Wrap up with Max & Next Episode1:17:11 Send your Feedback & OutroShow Links: Rotorcraft Collective - https://bit.ly/ushst025Rotary Wing Show Podcast - https://tinyurl.com/RWS-EP119Aviation News Talk Podcast - https://aviationnewstalk.comNTSB News Talk - https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-News-TalkUAV News Talk - https://tinyurl.com/UAV-news-talkMax’s Garmin Books - https://g1000book.comFAA Safety Team - https://www.faasafety.govJerry Trimble Helicopters - https://www.jerrytrimblehelicopters.comEvergreen Aviation & Space Museum - https://www.evergreenmuseum.orgWings & Waves Water Park - https://www.wingsandwaveswaterpark.comRobinson Safety Notices - https://tinyurl.com/RHC-SNsR44 Tail Stinger Strike - https://youtu.be/wyZ2ixFWKmQR44 Rollover During Hover Training - https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-WPR22LA220R22 LTE on Normal Approach - https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-GAA17CA376R22 Running Landing Rollover - https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-ERA14CA102Book a Discovery Flight - https://tinyurl.com/HTV-DiscoRecommended Books - https://tinyurl.com/HTV-BooksEssential Pilot Supplies - https://tinyurl.com/HTV-SuppliesHelicopter Online Ground School (H.O.G.S.) 10% Discount use “HTV10” at Checkout - http://tinyurl.com/HOGSDiscountSupport Us:⁠ ⁠HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com/supportWhere to Find Us:⁠ ⁠HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ Facebook.com/HelicopterTrainingPodcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠x.com/HeliTrainingPod⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram.com/HelicopterTrainingPodcast⁠⁠MUSIC: Music Machine Mondays Theme Song by Wintergatan:⁠ ⁠wintergatan.net⁠⁠Disclaimer: Be smart, and for official guidance, always consult your CFI!Copyright © Helicopter Training Videos

Want to know how to hover a helicopter? This episode is your ultimate hovering guide, covering what each control does and how, the complex aerodynamics involved in hovering, the FAA ACS hover standards, practice drills, and practical tips and tricks for both students and instructors.Prefer watching? See if your podcast player has video or watch on YouTube: ⁠tinyurl.com/HTP-Video-Podcast⁠Send us feedback and questions: ⁠HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com/Contact⁠Timestamps: 00:00 Start00:59 FAA flight school finder01:50 New Robinson Instructor Course02:38 VERTICON 202503:20 VAST03:40 Rotorcraft Collective04:08 Peer Pilot Program05:15 Thanks to Supporters05:40 Overview07:25 Rotor System Directions07:53 FA 223 Story08:45 Pedals12:19 Collective12:54 Correlator & Governor14:31 Cyclic15:35 Hover Aerodynamics 16:12 Rotary Wing Show16:50 Induced flow17:23 OGE & IGE hover20:20 Torque Reaction22:30 Translating Tendency or Drift23:45 Combination of Effects24:46 Translational Lift & Thrust25:49 Vertical and Horizontal Stabilizers27:05 Pendulum Effect28:10 Wind Effects28:52 Other Aerodynamic Effects29:39 FAA ACS Hover Standards31:54 Hover Drills Introduction34:20 Control Isolation34:54 Positive Exchange of Controls35:04 Pedal Drills38:07 Clear Tail Before Turns40:14 Collective Drills41:35 Pedals and Collective Drills42:12 Cyclic Drills44:30 All 3 Controls45:56 More Advanced Hover Drills48:38 Governor Failure Hover Training49:04 Summary & Tips53:07 Bill's Feedback55:27 Austin's Feedback59:38 Thanks to the Pilots 59:59 Last Minute Updates1:00:32 Next Episode - Autorotations1:00:56 OutroShow Links: Helicopter Online Ground School (H.O.G.S.) 10% Discount use “HTV10” at Checkout - http://tinyurl.com/HOGSDiscountFAA Part 141 Flight School Locator - https://tinyurl.com/FAA-141-SchoolsRobinson Instructor Course  - https://tinyurl.com/RHC-CFI-CourseTony Robinson on BlackAdder - https://tinyurl.com/Black-AdderTony Robinson on Time Team - https://www.youtube.com/TimeTeamOfficialRotorcraft Collective - https://bit.ly/ushst025Peer Pilot Program - https://www.ushstpeer.org/US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) - https://ushst.org/Fred North Interview - https://tinyurl.com/Fred-NorthHTV Flight Controls - https://tinyurl.com/HTV-Flight-ControlsHTV Swashplate - https://tinyurl.com/HTV-Swash-PlateNASA Video 1 - https://tinyurl.com/NASA-Aero-1NASA Video 2 - https://tinyurl.com/NASA-Aero-2Helicopter Flying Handbook - https://tinyurl.com/FAA-HFHHelicopter Vortices https://youtu.be/lslarZiRJhgRotary Wing Show Podcast - https://tinyurl.com/RWS-114Aviation News Talk Podcast - https://aviationnewstalk.comWingtip Vortices - https://youtu.be/SgczDjj_J3wHelicopter Lake Crash Video - https://youtu.be/4dB5Ak80l-8Simulated Birdstrike - https://youtu.be/NQMBpoPRf0cPilots Fly Helicopters T-shirts - https://amzn.to/4e2FMAeWindsock Footage - https://youtu.be/9uMevdwRECAR22 Hover Crash - https://youtu.be/Cxk3X-0zc-wR44 Tail Stinger Strike - https://youtu.be/wyZ2ixFWKmQR44 Hits Hanger Door - https://youtu.be/gQ32J5BWgG4Student-Built Hover Trainer - Email Lucas@SagePlumbing.netBook a Discovery Flight - https://tinyurl.com/HTV-DiscoRecommended Books - https://tinyurl.com/HTV-BooksEssential Pilot Supplies - https://tinyurl.com/HTV-SuppliesSupport Us: ⁠HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com/support-us⁠ ⁠Patreon.com/HelicopterTrainingVideos⁠ ⁠youtube.com/channel/UCo9VDn3PyXhdDY57e764HGw/join⁠Where to Find Us: ⁠HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com⁠ ⁠Facebook.com/HelicopterTrainingPodcast⁠ ⁠x.com/HeliTrainingPod⁠ ⁠Instagram.com/HelicopterTrainingPodcast⁠MUSIC: Music Machine Mondays Theme Song by Wintergatan: ⁠wintergatan.net⁠Disclaimer: Be smart, and for official guidance, always consult your CFI!Copyright © Helicopter Training Videos

Dreaming of flying helicopters? This episode is your guide to starting your journey as a helicopter pilot. Whether you're curious or ready to begin, we’ll cover everything from earning your pilot certificates to choosing a flight school and the right helicopter airframe. We’ll also explain how VA funding, scholarships, and loans can help cover costs, share free ways to get started, and recommend essential supplies and books to set you up for success. Prefer watching? See if your podcast player has video or watch on YouTube: tinyurl.com/HTP-Video-Podcast Send us ideas, corrections, and questions: HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com/Contact Timestamps: 00:00 Start 00:33 Outline 01:16 How hard is it to become a helicopter pilot? 05:28 Age requirements 06:52 Education requirements 10:21 Medical requirements 17:15 Do I need to be a U.S. citizen? 18:50 Helicopter pilot path 21:53 Private Pilot 26:37 Instrument 32:28 Commercial 36:46 CFI 44:05 CFII 47:03 ATP 49:23 Airplane before Helicopter? 52:15 Part 61 or 141 57:41 Which helicopter? 1:04:33 Cost 1:09:18 Funding 1:12:09 Choosing a flight school 1:17:29 The next steps 1:19:02 Study on your own 1:23:10 Pilot supplies 1:23:51 Your questions 1:24:11 Links 1:24:20 Next episode 1:24:38 Outro Show Links: FAA English Language Standards - tinyurl.com/FAA-ENG-Standards AOPA BasicMed - tinyurl.com/AOPA-Basic-Med FAA Medical Classes - tinyurl.com/FAA-Medicals Find an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) - faa.gov/pilots/amelocator Part 67 Medical Standards - tinyurl.com/FAA-AME-Finder FAA Pilot Statistics - tinyurl.com/FAA-Stats Helicopter ACS Videos - tinyurl.com/ACS-Playlist TSA Flight Training Security Program (FTSP) - fts.tsa.dhs.gov FAA list of Aviation Scholarships - tinyurl.com/FAA-Scholarships AOPA list of Aviation Scholarships - tinyurl.com/AOPA-Scholarships EAA list of Aviation Scholarships - tinyurl.com/EAA-Scholarships Whirly Girls Aviation Scholarships - tinyurl.com/Whirly-Scholarships SFAR 73 Training Video - youtu.be/RJ8SAnwxD6I SFAR 73 Quiz (FAA WINGS) - tinyurl.com/SFAR73-Quiz Student Discovers Fire at Night - youtu.be/62GOuRxUbUM Light Gun Video - youtu.be/U7sVkPnCB3Y Guimbal Cabri G2 Helicopter Video - youtu.be/8QPGv9GA4Xg Enstrom Helicopter Video - youtu.be/Wk6qQDnLWeI Helicopter Flying Handbook - tinyurl.com/FAA-HFH Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge - tinyurl.com/FAA-PHAK-Book Aviation News Talk Podcast Color Blindness Details - tinyurl.com/ANT-Ep359 Robinson Instructor Course - tinyurl.com/RHC-CFI-Course Kenny’s Checkride Fail Video - youtube.com/watch?v=BNWSlnIF4uY Dauntless Prepware Discount Link - dauntless-soft.com/products/groundschool/?aff=HTV Helicopter Online Ground School (H.O.G.S.) 10% Discount use “HTV10” at Checkout - tinyurl.com/HOGSDiscount Free Private Pilot 101 by Kenny Keller - privateblueprint.com Book a Discovery Flight - tinyurl.com/HTV-Disco HTV Recommended Books - tinyurl.com/HTV-Books HTV Essential Pilot Supplies - tinyurl.com/HTV-Supplies Support Us:HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com/support-usPatreon.com/HelicopterTrainingVideosyoutube.com/channel/UCo9VDn3PyXhdDY57e764HGw/join Where to Find Us:HelicopterTrainingPodcast.comFacebook.com/HelicopterTrainingPodcastx.com/HeliTrainingPodInstagram.com/HelicopterTrainingPodcast MUSIC: Music Machine Mondays Theme Song by Wintergatan: wintergatan.net Disclaimer: Be smart, and for official guidance, always consult your CFI! Copyright © Helicopter Training Videos

🚁 Welcome to the Helicopter Training Podcast – your ultimate resource for learning to fly helicopters, with expert tips, in-depth discussions, and practical insights. Whether you're a student pilot, an instructor, or just curious about helicopter aviation, we cover everything from maneuvers, systems, and aerodynamics to FAA regulations, emergency procedures, and more. Get ready to enhance your skills and knowledge with each episode! The first episode drops in early 2025—hit subscribe and be the first to hear it! FEEDBACK & CONTACT – Send us show ideas, suggestions, corrections, and questions on our website. SUPPORT THE PODCAST - Support the Helicopter Training Podcast and help shape future episodes! Become a supporting member to access exclusive perks and behind-the-scenes content. HTV Patreon: Become a Patron HTV YouTube Membership: Join here PayPay Donations: Make one-time or monthly contribution (no need for a PayPal account) Helicopter Pilot Essentials: Recommendations, including headsets, preflight tools, and more Helicopter Gifts: Explore our Helicopter Pilot Gift Guide & find the perfect gift for helicopter pilots or enthusiasts Helicopter Books: Buy books from our Recommended Helicopter Book list RPM Logo Gear: RPM Logo-branded clothing and merchandise ( caps, hoodies, mugs, and more). RATE & REVIEW - Giving a rating and review helps us grow our audience and provides us feedback on what is working (or not). VIDEO VERSION - If you prefer to watch, check out the video version of the Helicopter Training Podcast on YouTube and subscribe! Your support helps us create valuable content for the helicopter community, learn more here. Thank you! MUSIC – Music Machine Mondays Theme Song by Wintergatan. This track can be downloaded for free at www.wintergatan.net Free License to use this track in your video can be downloaded at www.wintergatan.net DISCLAIMER – The information and opinions provided on this podcast are intended for educational purposes to promote aviation knowledge and safety. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or current applicability of the content, including guidance on maneuvers, emergency procedures, or regulations. Pilots and students should consult current regulations, aircraft manufacturer guidelines, their Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), and local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO). COPYRIGHT – All audio and visual elements are the sole property of their respective owners. The video is made for educational purposes and no infringement is intended under Section 107 of the Act 1976, where allowance is made for 'fair use' for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Copyright © Helicopter Training Podcast | Helicopter Training Videos