Helicopter Autorotations
There are a lot of new helicopter pilots out there and I thought that some of you might benefit from a few words from an…
Helicopter training
How tough is the transition to helicopters
Moving To Rotary Wing ARTICLE DATE: May 1998 There is a common belief that it takes superior skill to become a helicopter pilot. Have you…
Homebuilt Heli-Chair Helicopter Hover Training
Radio Control Helicopter Hover Training From the designer: I’m selling plans only and that’s about all I do anymore. I no longer actively offer builders…
R22 Pilot – Beating the Air Into Submission
Life As A Helicopter Pilot The Genesis of a Chopper-Jockey ARTICLE DATE: September/October 1986 There was a time in my not-so-distant but oh-so-shameful past when…
Running Take Off and Landings
Helicopter Take Off & Landings You just completed a nice long flight to your favorite high altitude airport for a bit to eat. The helicopter…
Helicopter Pilot Training – Helicopter Flight Training
Helicopter Flight Training Information Teaching yourself to fly a helicopter While this is definitely not the recommended option, many have and still do teach themselves…
Helicopter Engine RPM And Rotorblade Pitch Management
Engine RPM And Blade Pitch Management While working in the RWI booth at Oshkosh a few years ago a real nice older gentleman and his…