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Helicopter Training Podcast
Helicopter Training Podcast
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Episode 0 - Trailer | Helicopter Training Podcast
vendredi 22 novembre 2024 âą Duration 01:18
đ Welcome to the Helicopter Training Podcast â 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 2025âhit subscribe and be the first to hear it!
FEEDBACK & CONTACT â Send us show ideas, suggestions, corrections, and questions on our website.
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MUSIC â 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 â 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 â 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
How to Become a Helicopter Pilot (Ep. 001) | Helicopter Training Podcast
Episode 1
mardi 21 janvier 2025 âą Duration 01:25:40
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, weâll cover everything from earning your pilot certificates to choosing a flight school and the right helicopter airframe. Weâll 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
Kennyâs 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 âHTV10â 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-us
Patreon.com/HelicopterTrainingVideos
youtube.com/channel/UCo9VDn3PyXhdDY57e764HGw/join
Where to Find Us:
HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com
Facebook.com/HelicopterTrainingPodcast
x.com/HeliTrainingPod
Instagram.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
How to Hover a Helicopter (Ep. 002) | Helicopter Training Podcast
Episode 2
jeudi 3 juillet 2025 âą Duration 01:01:56
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: â tinyurl.com/HTP-Video-Podcastâ
Send us feedback and questions: â HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com/Contactâ
Timestamps:
00:00 Start
00:59 FAA flight school finder
01:50 New Robinson Instructor Course
02:38 VERTICON 2025
03:20 VAST
03:40 Rotorcraft Collective
04:08 Peer Pilot Program
05:15 Thanks to Supporters
05:40 Overview
07:25 Rotor System Directions
07:53 FA 223 Story
08:45 Pedals
12:19 Collective
12:54 Correlator & Governor
14:31 Cyclic
15:35 Hover AerodynamicsÂ
16:12 Rotary Wing Show
16:50 Induced flow
17:23 OGE & IGE hover
20:20 Torque Reaction
22:30 Translating Tendency or Drift
23:45 Combination of Effects
24:46 Translational Lift & Thrust
25:49 Vertical and Horizontal Stabilizers
27:05 Pendulum Effect
28:10 Wind Effects
28:52 Other Aerodynamic Effects
29:39 FAA ACS Hover Standards
31:54 Hover Drills Introduction
34:20 Control Isolation
34:54 Positive Exchange of Controls
35:04 Pedal Drills
38:07 Clear Tail Before Turns
40:14 Collective Drills
41:35 Pedals and Collective Drills
42:12 Cyclic Drills
44:30 All 3 Controls
45:56 More Advanced Hover Drills
48:38 Governor Failure Hover Training
49:04 Summary & Tips
53:07 Bill's Feedback
55:27 Austin's Feedback
59:38 Thanks to the PilotsÂ
59:59 Last Minute Updates
1:00:32 Next Episode - Autorotations
1:00:56 Outro
Show Links:
Helicopter Online Ground School (H.O.G.S.) 10% Discount use âHTV10â at Checkout - http://tinyurl.com/HOGSDiscount
FAA Part 141 Flight School Locator - https://tinyurl.com/FAA-141-Schools
Robinson Instructor Course - https://tinyurl.com/RHC-CFI-Course
Tony Robinson on BlackAdder - https://tinyurl.com/Black-Adder
Tony Robinson on Time Team - https://www.youtube.com/TimeTeamOfficial
Rotorcraft Collective - https://bit.ly/ushst025
Peer Pilot Program - https://www.ushstpeer.org/
US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) - https://ushst.org/
Fred North Interview - https://tinyurl.com/Fred-North
HTV Flight Controls - https://tinyurl.com/HTV-Flight-Controls
HTV Swashplate - https://tinyurl.com/HTV-Swash-Plate
NASA Video 1 - https://tinyurl.com/NASA-Aero-1
NASA Video 2 - https://tinyurl.com/NASA-Aero-2
Helicopter Flying Handbook - https://tinyurl.com/FAA-HFH
Helicopter Vortices https://youtu.be/lslarZiRJhg
Rotary Wing Show Podcast - https://tinyurl.com/RWS-114
Aviation News Talk Podcast - https://aviationnewstalk.com
Wingtip Vortices - https://youtu.be/SgczDjj_J3w
Helicopter Lake Crash Video - https://youtu.be/4dB5Ak80l-8
Simulated Birdstrike - https://youtu.be/NQMBpoPRf0c
Pilots Fly Helicopters T-shirts - https://amzn.to/4e2FMAe
Windsock Footage - https://youtu.be/9uMevdwRECA
R22 Hover Crash - https://youtu.be/Cxk3X-0zc-w
R44 Tail Stinger Strike - https://youtu.be/wyZ2ixFWKmQ
R44 Hits Hanger Door - https://youtu.be/gQ32J5BWgG4
Student-Built Hover Trainer - Email Lucas@SagePlumbing.net
Book a Discovery Flight - https://tinyurl.com/HTV-Disco
Recommended Books - https://tinyurl.com/HTV-Books
Essential Pilot Supplies - https://tinyurl.com/HTV-Supplies
Support Us: â HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com/support-usâ â Patreon.com/HelicopterTrainingVideosâ â youtube.com/channel/UCo9VDn3PyXhdDY57e764HGw/joinâ
Where to Find Us: â HelicopterTrainingPodcast.comâ â Facebook.com/HelicopterTrainingPodcastâ â x.com/HeliTrainingPodâ â Instagram.com/HelicopterTrainingPodcastâ
MUSIC: Music Machine Mondays Theme Song by Wintergatan: â wintergatan.netâ
Disclaimer: Be smart, and for official guidance, always consult your CFI!
Copyright © Helicopter Training Videos