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Helicopter Basic Flight Maneuvers
Helicopter Basic Flight Maneuvers | FAA Decoded Podcast #19
Welcome to Episode 19 of FAA Decoded! In this 26-minute episode, we’re breaking down the essentials of helicopter basic flight maneuvers, a must-know for every aspiring pilot. Drawing from Chapter 9 of the Helicopter Flying Handbook, we’ll guide you through the foundational skills needed to master a standard single-rotor helicopter. We’ll start with the basics—straight-and-level flight, turns, climbs, and descents—and explain how a helicopter’s unique performance variability impacts these maneuvers.
We’ll also dive into the art of hovering, covering techniques for forward, sideward, and rearward flight, along with different types of taxiing, and highlight common errors to avoid. Plus, we’ll explore key ground reference maneuvers like rectangular courses, S-turns, and turns around a point, showing how to handle wind correction for precision. Finally, we’ll wrap up with insights on traffic patterns, approaches, crosswind considerations, and go-around procedures to ensure safe and confident operations. Whether you’re a student pilot, an instructor, or an aviation enthusiast, this episode will equip you with practical skills to take your flying to the next level.
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Based on Chapter 9, "Basic Flight Maneuvers," from the Helicopter Flying Handbook.