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...

Learning to Fly/Hover the R22 19 Oct 2008 @ 9 hrs

So I had this great idea...I'll have my wife, Mary, shoot a little video of me hovering at approximately 9 hours of flight time. I thought I was pretty good at hovering until I felt the pressure of Mary using the video camera. My instructor was Nico von Pronay. Those hangers in front of me and the helicopter behind me were a little too close for my measly 9 hours. I could imagine splintering rotor blades as they smashed into the building and that parked helicopter. I was too careful in the beginning and felt tense which would translate into overcompensating with the controls and those dam pedals were so sensitive. It's all a part of learning to relax with the machine.

My Objective for this BLOG

This blog is for the helicopter student, to be used as a training guide, and an outlet for my experiences in becoming a helicopter pilot in Alaska. Also included are other miscellaneous ramblings, about helicopters, that may pop, indiscriminately, into my head.

At the moment I'm trying to muster up the motivation to study for the Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Rotorcraft FAA exam. I've already taken the Fundamentals of Instruction (FOI's) exam and scored a 98%. That test wasn't particularly hard. The CFI-Rotorcraft exam is going to be more involved and require a lot more in-depth study time.

As I get more into this BLOG I'll start from the beginning on my road to becoming a helicopter pilot and hopefully, eventually becoming a Certified Flight Instructor in helicopters and sharing my love of helicopters with those that want to learn to fly these incredible machines.