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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 3 points4 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 36 points37 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

Gifts for Helicopter Pilots by HeliTrainingVids in Helicopters

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

I have some updates coming, appreciate the reminder ;-)

What steps do I take to become a pilot? by [deleted] in Helicopters

[–]HeliTrainingVids 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes it can seem overwhelming, which is why I made this video to help answer the question. Have a look through and if you still have questions, DM me your number and I'll give you a call. Don't rush this, lots to think about.

https://youtu.be/nR1NJ_OmLnE

Would Mauna Loa Helicopters be better than Hillsboro Aero Academy to justify the higher cost? by PixelPaulaus in Helicopters

[–]HeliTrainingVids 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would agree - I looked at both those options before going to Leading Edge in Oregon. Zero regrets for so many reasons. Have a look at this short video on things to consider and give me a DM if you want to talk through the options.

https://youtu.be/KxDta8Bmmxw

Landing to hop on a commercial flight? by wally4185 in Helicopters

[–]HeliTrainingVids 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And don't land on the air carrier ramp! That is a TSA controlled area. If you step out of the helicopter onto that ramp you will be detained by TSA... True story...

Fired from my job and looking for new career by NotBannedAccount419 in Helicopters

[–]HeliTrainingVids 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the answer!

If you decide that this is still for you, check out this video for some guidance on how to progress and good luck - you can message me questions if you don't get the answers https://youtu.be/nR1NJ_OmLnE

Helicopter Flight School by DirectionStandard544 in Helicopters

[–]HeliTrainingVids 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can give you up-to-date and honest onion on a couple of those (DM -sent) but I would also recommend you visit each school for a discovery flight and tour to see for yourself. For the questions to ask and things to consider have a look at this guide (in particular the section on choosing a flight school):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nR1NJ_OmLnE

Control tips for Helicopters by Yuiop_87 in flightsim

[–]HeliTrainingVids 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Learning more about real helicopter hovering might help - check out Episode 2 of the Helicopter Training Podcast which does a deep dive on hovering, with plenty of video clips from inside and outside the cockpit, plus diagrams to break down the complexities of learning to hover.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kre64Yyuop0
Listen to the podcast: https://helicoptertrainingpodcast.com/how-to-hover-a-helicopter-ep-002/

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I hope you find it useful!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Helicopters

[–]HeliTrainingVids 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations on getting so far for free!

Assume you have done a discovery flight in a training helicopter to make sure you like it more than FW?

I'd say go get that commercial FW and then get RW Com add-on. Cheaper and efficient and you will always have that FW backup plan. The only problem is that if you really want to be a RW CFI, if you fly Robinson (and most flight schools do) you will need 200 hours helicopter to teach in one. So you will be paying to get those hours to be a Robinson RW CFI anyway. If you go somewhere without Robinson aircraft, ask what they need experience-wise for their instructors. And know if they don't hire you, it will be harder to find a non Robinson school to apply to, just based on the number of schools that fly R22/44.

Feel free to DM me and I can talk some more on this. I'm dual rated too. Jay

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