Helicopter Training Podcast Episode 005 – Dangerous Student Errors, Part 3, with Max Trescott
This is the final part in a 3-part series where I join Max Trescott on The Rotary Wing Show Podcast to discuss some of the dangerous student errors in helicopter training and how instructors can prevent mistakes from becoming accidents.
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Overview
We start with a quick recap of Episode 4 – Dangerous Student Errors Part 2, Episode 3 – Dangerous Student Errors Part 1, Episode 2 (How to Hover Helicopter) and Episode 1 (How to Become a Helicopter Pilot). I then share some updates, including a flights school catch, the new wire strike video from the Rotorcraft Collective, Robinson service letter updates, HTV members-only R66 accident video and my new safety initiative – Found On Preflight.
We also give thanks to all the YouTube Members and Patreon supporters – learn more on how you can support this volunteer project.
In part 3 of my discussion with Max, we wrap up and cover more maneuver-specific guidance and accident reviews:
- Autorotations
- Simulated Engine Failures
- Off-Airport Operations
For this video version, I’ve added graphics and short clips to make the discussion clearer for visual learners. I also reference recent training accidents to highlight why these techniques are so important.
Chapters
- 00:00 START
- 00:31 Episode 4 – Dangerous Student Errors Part 2
- 01:01 Episode 3 – Dangerous Student Errors Part
- 1 01:44 Episode 2 – How to Hover a Helicopter
- 02:10 Episode 1 – How to Become a Helicopter Pilot
- 02:42 Flights school catch-up
- 04:16 Robinson service letter updates
- 05:53 Rotorcraft Collective
- 06:07 HTV members only R66 accident video
- 06:22 Supporter thanks & how to support the show
- 07:05 Found On Preflight
- 08:22 Part 3 of Dangerous Student Errors with Max Trescott
- 10:59 Autorotations
- 19:10 Autorotation entry
- 28:55 Autorotation glide
- 38:37 Autorotation accidents
- 42:38 Autorotation flare
- 51:01 PAVE brief
- 52:57 Simulated Engine Failures
- 1:00:27 Off-Airport Operations
- 1:10:01 Off-airport accident
- 1:13:30 Send your feedback
- 1:13:53 Next Episode – Autorotations
- 1:14:15 Found On Preflight
- 1:14:23 Outro
Show Links
Here are all the links referenced in this episode:
- Robinson Safety Notice Update Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIptsjOjy8Y
- Rotorcraft Collective – https://bit.ly/ushst025
- Rotary Wing Show Podcast – https://tinyurl.com/RWS-EP119
- Aviation News Talk Podcast – https://aviationnewstalk.com
- NTSB News Talk – https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-News-Talk
- UAV News Talk – https://tinyurl.com/UAV-news-talk
- Max’s Garmin Books – https://g1000book.com
- FAA Safety Team – https://www.faasafety.gov
- Robinson Safety Notices & Service Letters – https://tinyurl.com/RHC-SNs
- FAA AC 61-140 Autorotation Training – https://tinyurl.com/AC-61-140
- Autorotation Accident – https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-CEN22LA402
- Off Airport Low RPM Accident – https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-WPR23LA147
- Found On Preflight – https://foundonpreflight.com/
- Ultimate R22 Preflight Guide – https://tinyurl.com/R22-Preflight-Guide
- Book a Discovery Flight – https://tinyurl.com/HTV-Disco
- Recommended Books – https://tinyurl.com/HTV-Books
- Essential Pilot Supplies – https://tinyurl.com/HTV-Supplies
- Helicopter Online Ground School (H.O.G.S.) 10% Discount use “HTV10” at Checkout – http://tinyurl.com/HOGSDiscount
Check these out for more information and resources to help you along your journey.
Feedback
We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re just starting out or well into your journey, send us your questions, feedback, or thoughts. You can reach out to the show through the contact form or even record an audio message—we might feature your input in a future episode!
