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How to Hover a Helicopter

July 15, 2025July 15, 2025 - by HTVAdmin - Leave a Comment

Helicopter Training Podcast Episode 002 – How to Hover a Helicopter Want to know how to hover a helicopter? This episode is your ultimate hovering guide, covering what each control does and how, the complex …

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Near OGE hover limits with a tailwind…

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Torque Reaction in Helicopters

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Dangerous Student Errors Part 2

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025 - by HTVAdmin - Leave a Comment

Helicopter Training Podcast Episode 004 – Dangerous Student Errors, Part 2, with Max Trescott This is the second part in a 3-part series where I join Max Trescott on The Rotary Wing Show Podcast to …