I’m taking a break from training. No updates until later this year - I will be back!
I’m taking a break from training. No updates until later this year - I will be back!
How to avoid birdstrikes in a helicopter.
Three helicopters land at a pub.
Forwards, backwards, side to side, up and down everything in between, all on my own. Read the blog post here.
The second successful solo helicopter flight in my pilot training. NOW with cockpit audio!
Read the full post here.
Watch the difficulties of maintaining level flying while map reading or read the full blog post about helicopter navigation.
A very relaxing video of a navigation flight between Lydd and Shoreham across the Kent and Sussex coast! Read the mini blog post here.
PPL Training - Flight time 24.8hrs -
Helicopter Videos
Watch my first instrument only flight wearing "foggles". Find out what these are by reading the blog post here
PPL Training - Flight Time 23.8hrs -
Helicopter Videos
A time lapse of a helicopter navigation from Shoreham to Uckfield and over the South Downs in Sussex. See how I planned the route by reading the full blog post here .
PPL Training - Flight Time 20hrs -
Helicopter Videos
One of the greatest feelings ever. I'll let my facial expressions do the talking but you can also read the full blog post here.
PPL Training - Flight Time 19hrs -
Helicopter Videos
Last few practices of the circuit before my first solo. Today I learned how to land and take off with limited power as well as on slopes. Read the full blog post here.
PPL Training - Flight Time - 16.7hrs - Helicopter Videos
I have started practising assessing landing areas and simulating scenarios where I am forced to land the helicopter. Find out how I got on here.
PPL Training - Flight Time - 15.5hrs - Helicopter Videos
Here I am practicing some advanced auto rotations at varying speeds. Find out what I am talking about on this helicopter blog post.
PPL Training - Flight Time - 14.5hrs - Helicopter Videos
The weather was terrible so practised some quick stops around the airfield which I shared with two Apache helicopters. Read the full post here.
PPL Training - Flight Time - 13.5hrs - Helicopter Videos
You'll see in this video that I am practicing engine failures in a hover and fine tuning my circuit auto rotations. See more here.
PPL Training - Flight Time - 11.3hrs -Helicopter Videos
This training video shows me getting to grips with flying accurately in the Robinson R22. Read the full blog post here.
PPL Training - Flight Time - 9.3 hrs - Helicopter Videos
This video shows my first ever circuit around Brighton City Airport with Advance Helicopters. Read the full blog post here.