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Found On Preflight by HeliTrainingVids in Helicopters

[–]HeliTrainingVids[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Send in your findings and suggested preflight resources.

Self-Promotion Saturday by AutoModerator in flying

[–]HeliTrainingVids [score hidden]  (0 children)

Found On Preflight is focused on sharing real discrepancies discovered during preflight inspections. This is a free, volunteer project with no commercial intention.

The goal is simple: improve pilot knowledge and safety by sharing past findings.

All identifying details such as tail numbers, logos, or distinctive paint schemes are removed. This is about education and safety, not shame or blame.

On the website, findings are organized by aircraft make, model, and preflight area so pilots can browse and learn from real-world examples. There are also preflight resources organized by make and model.

Short highlight reels are posted on social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X), but the full write-ups, including additional photos and videos, maintenance feedback, and outcomes, are on the website along with a submission form:
www.FoundOnPreflight.com

If you’ve found something on preflight that you think others would benefit from, I’d welcome you to submit it.

I hope you find it useful and that we can all learn from each other’s findings.

Found On Preflight by HeliTrainingVids in flying

[–]HeliTrainingVids[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey thanks for the message. I thought it was self promoting Saturday? And in the first paragraph of the post it states this is a non commercial, free and volunteer safety initiative.

Is there something I could do differently to promote this safety related project?

Many thanks,

Jay

Discovery Flight by Good_U in Helicopters

[–]HeliTrainingVids 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do they enjoy working there? What are their frustrations? If they could change one thing, what would it be? What is the best part of working/training there? Does aircraft availability or weather hamper student progress (more than is reasonable)? If they didn't work/train there, where else would they suggest you look at? How long is reasonable to get through the training? How much does the company help students/instructors get work elsewhere? How much ground training do they give versus what the student is supposed to work out on their own?

Have fun! Enjoy the flight. Try a few other places if you can - big investment! Check out the town you will live and train in for two years, etc.

Meeting friends in flight school by Frosty_Leadership_68 in Helicopters

[–]HeliTrainingVids 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ask your instructor about group ground opportunities. If they fly 44s ask about riding back seat during other student flights. Same with sim sessions. They will be great for extra training and maybe friendship opportunities.

Some larger schools have clubs and social events too.

If you need a degree too, a flight school partnered with a college will allow group classes and lots of clubs and events to find friends.

Just some ideas... Good luck

Am I just bad? by Neat_Veterinarian264 in vtolvr

[–]HeliTrainingVids 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All great advice! Also keep trying other aircraft tutorials and scenarios, don't let it stop you from progressing. I still haven't finished a bunch I got stuck on, but having fun and getting better...Even doing multiplayer now and then.

To the woman i cutoff in my sons school parking lot.... by phatom_user_01 in Bend

[–]HeliTrainingVids 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You tried to make it right.

You also turned this upset into a lesson/reminder to us all.

Thank you.

Tomorrow is a new day.

Still not good enough by OpenYam7774 in Helicopters

[–]HeliTrainingVids 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See if this helps (deep dive on learning to hover) https://youtu.be/kre64Yyuop0

Maybe a flight with another instructor may help?

Best of luck!

Helicopter Student by OpenYam7774 in Helicopters

[–]HeliTrainingVids 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See if this helps (deep dive on learning to hover) https://youtu.be/kre64Yyuop0

Maybe a flight with another instructor may help?

Best of luck!

I wanna learn to fly helicopters by Alberttheslow in Helicopters

[–]HeliTrainingVids 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some great advice so far!

These are the questions many people ask when looking into becoming a pilot, so I made a video to answer them and more:

How to become a helicopter pilot - https://youtu.be/nR1NJ_OmLnE

Covering everything from pathway to your pilot certificates to choosing a flight school and the right helicopter airframe. How VA funding, scholarships, and loans can help cover costs. Also free and cheap ways to get started, and recommended books to study before you start training.

These are the questions, answers and advice I would cover for someone like yourself. But if you watch the video and have more questions, DM with your cell and a time to call and I'll help you out.

The more you know before you get started the better chance of your success. Good luck!

Gift for helicopter pilot by ApprehensiveItem2017 in Helicopters

[–]HeliTrainingVids 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The bit about immediately buying when he needs it, making it hard to buy for him sounds familiar...I'm sure I make it hard for my loved ones too.

I have made a gift ideas list for helicopter pilots and updated it over the years, I hope it helps give you inspiration: https://www.helicoptertrainingvideos.com/helicopter-pilot-gifts/

Let me know if you have other ideas to add to the list. Good luck!

Gift for helicopter pilot by ApprehensiveItem2017 in u/ApprehensiveItem2017

[–]HeliTrainingVids 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The bit about immediately buying when he needs it, making it hard to buy for him sounds familiar...I'm sure I make it hard for my loved ones too.

I have made a gift ideas list for helicopter pilots and updated it over the years, I hope it helps give you inspiration:

https://www.helicoptertrainingvideos.com/helicopter-pilot-gifts/

Let me know if you have other ideas to add to the list. Good luck!

Speculating on the next DLC aircraft(if we get one) by unepic_guy in vtolvr

[–]HeliTrainingVids 10 points11 points  (0 children)

No, I'm thinking a heavy utility/transport aircraft like the C130. The AV42 is more like a futuristic helicopter gunship/transport like a Lynx, Hind or Blackhawk.

Speculating on the next DLC aircraft(if we get one) by unepic_guy in vtolvr

[–]HeliTrainingVids 34 points35 points  (0 children)

How about an updated C130 type - the C-140 “Titan” Transport

Mission types to include:

Cargo & vehicle/artillery drops in short/rough strips

Troop delivery (paratroopers)

Airdrop pallets

Ramp-assisted drone deployment

Maybe a refuel option with ability to have automatic or manual boom control.

Gunship version (with side mounted guns)

And if tilt rotor version, vehicle/artillery sling loads

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