Instructional Maneuver Videos in the Robinson R-22

R22   Beta II

These particular videos are some of the basic maneuvers you will be learning in the Robinson R-22. They are in the "Practical Test Standards" (PTS) and are maneuvers you must become proficient in to pass the practical portion of your check ride with an FAA designated examiner. I studied these videos closely  in order to be prepared for my lessons. It might even save you some bucks, and we could all save a little money,  mainly because you’re mentally prepared before the lesson and you'll learn the maneuvers quicker. You know, doing your homework so to speak.

KUDOS to Michael for taking the time to record and publish these R-22 helicopter training videos! I for one appreciate having these videos at my disposal.

Lesson on How to Pick up a Helicopter

Lesson on How to Hover a Helicopter

Lesson on How to do a Pedal Turn in a Helicopter

Lesson on How to Side step a Helicopter

Lesson on How to Air Taxi a Helicopter

Lesson on How to Perform a Quickstop in a Helicopter

How to Do Full Down Autorotations with a Power Recovery  A couple of exceptions I have with this video; 1) Never push in (off) carb heat during an auto or a descent with power settings below 18 on the MP, see Robinson Safety Notice 25, full carb heat is required and recommended. 2) Make sure you practice positive exchange of controls, I don't see that here. A three step procedure should be used and goes like this..."I've got the controls", "You've got the controls", "I've got the controls". That way we know for sure who's on the controls. It only takes a nano second to lose control. Other then that I really enjoy watching this video.

Lesson on Hover Autorotations in a Helicopter

Lesson on Slope Landings with a Helicopter

Lesson on Autorotations - Part 1
Lesson on Autorotations - Part 2
Recent video of Michael teaching autorotations with a student

Lesson on Settling with Power + ATC Radio Communication

How to Perform Normal Takeoffs and Approaches in a Helicopter

Having fun Getting a Commercial Add-on in 10 Days;
Practicing Autorotations
This one is entertaining to watch, hell they're all fun to watch.

Again thanks Michael...

How to Preflight a Robinson R22 Helicopter

Robinson R-22 Beta

Once again Michael outstanding job on your videos! I can personally vouch for the usefulness of these videos. During my training I would watch them over and over so that I would be somewhat prepared for my lessons in the R-22. They made an enormous difference in my training! We were taught to use a checklist as we did the preflight but I see nothing wrong with Michael's method of do and verify. Many seasoned pilots do a preflight without a checklist; however they never go back and verify the checklist to make sure they didn't miss anything. It's really easy to become complacent about the preflight, but remember, it's your life on the line.

This is a video series on how to preflight a Robinson R22 helicopter. I used the do and verify method of using a checklist, where I pre-flight inspected the aircraft and then went over my checklist found in the R22 POH to verify I have inspected everything. Michael Miller

How to Preflight a Robinson R22 Helicopter
Part 1; Part 2; Part 3; Part 4; Part 5

Or this website where someone has done an excellent job showing the Procedure for preflight inspection of an R22 Helicopter.

MD500C (OH-6) Helicopter; Preflight, Start-up, and Shutdown Videos

I would like to introduce Michael Miller and his "how to" videos. Thanks Michael for taking the time to make all these "How to" videos involving the MD500. What a great machine! Michael also has many videos on the R-22 which I'll introduce in my next posting. The MD500 C model, which you can tell by the V tail, is a 1970's model. They played a big role in Vietnam; military model OH-6 (observation helicopter). Hugh L. Mills' book  Low Level Hell gives an exceptional account about the men and what these machines the OH-6 did during the Vietnam War. They were known as "Scout Pilots".

Artist's rendition of then Captain Hugh Mills' OH-6A "Miss Clawd IV". After her tour in Vietnam Miss Clawd (17340) served a with the army's precision helicopter team, the Silver Eagles. Sometime afterwards she was donated to the army aviation Museum at Fort Rucker. It was there, by total coincidence, Mills discovered his old bird. Soon 17340 was restored to her Vietnam configuration and reinstated in the Museums exhibit.

Without further ado, here's Michael's "how to" videos on the MD500C.

First part of a preflight video series involving the MD500 C model helicopter. This video series is designed in helping people who are wanting to get into the MD500 or turbine world of aviation without having to spend a lot of time or money with an instructor. Although it isn't like having an instructor next to you while learning how to work a turbine, it is designed to help give you an understanding of what the procedures are and what the gauges look like when an actual turbine is started and shut down. Michael Miller

 How to Preflight an MD500C (OH-6) Helicopter
 Part 1; Part 2; Part 3; Part 4; Part 5; Part 6


MD500 Helicopter - Pre-Start Checks

MD500 Helicopter - How to start + Limitations


Startup of a Turbine MD500 Helicopter - Outside view


Startup & Takeoff of an Turbine MD500 Helicopter


MD500 - How to Shutdown a Turbine

OH-6A LOH

Mike, thanks again, excellent job!  I love the MD500. It's my dream to fly one some day.