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Microsoft Flight Simulator X • Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 • X-Plane 9
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Flight Simulator Training
Leonard de Caro Earns Certified Pilot
Hovercontrol congratulates Leonard de Caro (HC062NA - nanai) on his recent accomplishment of earning his Hovercontrol Certified Pilot rating.
Dec 30, 2009
Brad Moreland Earns Certified Pilot
Hovercontrol congratulates Brad Moreland (HC015RO) on his recent accomplishment of earning his Hovercontrol Certified Pilot rating.
Dec 21, 2009
Students, Instructors, and Flight Simulators
There continues to be a strong connection between those that enjoy serious helicopter simulation, and those that are poised to participate in, or continue with actual helicopter flight training. Helicopter schools, and the instructors that work for them, should keep this in mind and learn to benefit from it.
Feb 8, 2008
Future Helicopter Training leads to Flight Simulator
When it comes to helicopter training and helicopter simulators, seasoned helicopter pilots might not appreciate them, instructors might dismiss them, and students might secretly wish they were flying the real thing every day.... But the fact is that helicopter training is heading towards helicopter flight simulation no matter what.
Feb 6, 2008
Helicopter Training and Desktop Simulators
In this article I'll take an unapologetic look into the training capabilities of desktop helicopter simulation using Microsoft Flight Simulator and other important tools. Is preparing for Helicopter Flight Training via a desktop simulator going to work for you?
Jan 11, 2008
Elwin "Skip" Brake (HC246TG) Earns Certified Pilot
Hovercontrol congratulates Elwin "Skip" Brake (HC246TG) on his recent accomplishment of earning his Hovercontrol Certified Pilot rating.
Nov 26, 2007
Brandon Bayer (HC091AI) Earns Certified Pilot
Hovercontrol congratulates Brandon Bayer (HC091AI) on his recent accomplishment of earning his Hovercontrol Certified Pilot rating.
Feb 17, 2007
Pablo Gonzalez Perez Earns Certified Pilot
Hovercontrol congratulates Pablo Gonz�lez P�rez ( HC293XA ) on his recent accomplishment of earning his Hovercontrol Certified Pilot rating.
Feb 7, 2007
Magnus Norberg - Upgraded to Full Instructor
I am pleased to announce that Magnus has completed his IP Training and will be promoted to full IP status effective today.
Dec 4, 2006
Jon Povey (HC497BL_Blueshift) Earns Certified Pilot
Hovercontrol congratulates Jon Povey (HC497BL_Blueshift) on his recent accomplishment of earning his Hovercontrol Certified Pilot rating.
Nov 30, 2006
Aaron (Skip) Beeching Earns Certified Pilot
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Aaron "Skip" Beeching (HC429WI) has completed his checkride for Hovercontrol Certified Pilot with flying colors.
Jul 20, 2006
10 Helicopter Training Tasks using Flight Simulators
If you are an instructor in the world of helicopter training, then you probably have a list of things that you are certain that PC-based helicopter simulators are NOT good at. We won't try to change your mind (at least not right this moment), but here are 10 Helicopter Training tasks that can be learned quite well using helicopter flight simulation.
Jul 12, 2006
Almost 7,700 Hours of Flight Time Logged
In just a few months of operation, our dedicated multi-user flight environment has seen almost 8 thousand hours of flight time logged by our members.
Jul 2, 2006
Timezones - A story about time.
I started taking for granted that most people were like pilots, able to understand the 24-Hour Clock and Universal Time. I, unfortunately, was mistaken and so therefore would like to present...My little primer on converting your time to everyone else's time. Or, AM/PM to GMT Instructions.
Feb 23, 2006
Helicopters and Twin Turbines
Some information regarding turbines, and how they work together to provide the power that helicopters need to maintain rotor RPM and fly.
Nov 9, 2005
The Pattern and Helicopter Hover-taxi at KMSO
For the benefit of Students preparing for the Certified Pilot checkride at Missoula (KMSO). We have prepared some information regarding the Traffic Pattern and Hover Taxi that is flown as part of the evaluation, as well as some voice communications that can be used to communicate all of your intentions.
Apr 7, 2005
Murdock's Journey through HC Helicopter Training.
HC Instructor pilot Tom (nickname Murdock, Callsign HC217MU) recalls his entry into the HC training program, and some of the fun and challenges he has had along the way. His experience at HC is a great example of how anybody with the right attitude can get involved.
Jun 17, 2004
Training Session, Learning to Fly Helicopters ...Part II
Barrie is back with a second installment to his on-going training efforts on his way to Certified Pilot.
May 25, 2004
Training Session, Learning to Hover Helicopters with SkyMed
One member recounts how a single hour spent cleaning up his setup and gettings some helpful advice from an instructor helped him improve his results!
May 4, 2004
How to pass the CP Helicopter Checkride - Part Two
Our Chief Instructor Pilot is back with some more information for those members considering a go at the Certified Pilot ribbon. This article focuses on some of the tasks that often get taken for granted, and are often not practiced effectively before the checkride.
Apr 28, 2004
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