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HELICOPTER SIMULATION - Training & Education
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Training & Education
Students, Instructors, and Helicopter Simulation
There continues to be a strong connection between those that enjoy serious flight simulation, and those that are poised to participate in, or continue with actual helicopter flight training. Helicopter flight schools, and the instructors that work for them, should keep this in mind and learn to benefit from it.
By Jordan Moore -
Feb 8, 2008, 09:35
The future of Helicopter Training leads to Simulation.
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.
By Jordan Moore -
Feb 6, 2008, 10:50
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?
By Jordan Moore -
Jan 11, 2008, 11:50
Elwin "Skip" Brake (HC246TG) Earns Certified Pilot
Hovercontrol congratulates Elwin "Skip" Brake (HC246TG) on his recent accomplishment of earning his Hovercontrol Certified Pilot rating.
By Chris Gaeth -
Nov 26, 2007, 19:04
Brandon Bayer (HC091AI) Earns Certified Pilot
Hovercontrol congratulates Brandon Bayer (HC091AI) on his recent accomplishment of earning his Hovercontrol Certified Pilot rating.
By Chris Gaeth -
Feb 17, 2007, 14:23
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.
By Jordan Moore -
Feb 7, 2007, 16:40
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.
By Paul Robinson -
Dec 4, 2006, 13:55
Jon Povey (HC497BL_Blueshift) Earns Certified Pilot
Hovercontrol congratulates Jon Povey (HC497BL_Blueshift) on his recent accomplishment of earning his Hovercontrol Certified Pilot rating.
By Jordan Moore -
Nov 30, 2006, 19:30
Aaron (Skip) Beeching Earns Certified Pilot
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| Congrats to Skip! |
Aaron "Skip" Beeching (HC429WI) has completed his checkride for Hovercontrol Certified Pilot with flying colors.
By Jordan Moore -
Jul 20, 2006, 19:02
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.
By Jordan Moore -
Jul 12, 2006, 12:31
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.
By Jordan Moore -
Jul 2, 2006, 15:19
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.
By WineCountyHeli (HC699WI) -
Feb 23, 2006, 13:45
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.
By Jordan Moore -
Nov 9, 2005, 11:48
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.
By Ian Tough (HC306G0) and Martin Lopez (HC566LB) -
Apr 7, 2005, 12:37
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.
By Tom (HC217MU) -
Jun 17, 2004, 07:43
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.
By Barrie (MED) -
May 25, 2004, 06:02
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!
By Barrie (MED) -
May 4, 2004, 05:19
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.
By Steve Hanley (SkyMed) -
Apr 28, 2004, 10:51
How to pass the CP Helicopter Checkride - Part One
Want to take the Certified Pilot checkrid, but not sure what to expect? HC's Chief Instructor Pilot, Steve Hanley, has put together some information that you might find helpful in answering your questions before you sign up for the checkride.
By Steve Hanley (SkyMed) -
Apr 28, 2004, 10:48
CP Helicopter Checkride from Student Point of View
Considering the Checkride? A bit apprehensive? Hovercontrol member HC491HA Jim has some words of wisdom for those of you who wish to obtain certification. Check it out, and above all else, relax and enjoy your flight time!
By HC491HA Jim -
Apr 26, 2004, 18:27
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