Probably the biggest misconception we hear about flying helicopters is that if the engine fails, we are going to drop like a stone to the ground. In fact, a ‘forced landing’ in a helicopter can be a very simple thing and in many cases helicopter forced landings are a lot slower and more controlled than […]
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Helicopter Autorotations
Helicopter engine failures are probably the number one worry that anyone flying in a helicopter may have. It’s human nature to be concerned about things we don’t fully understand and very often, once any subject of concern is fully understood, it is no longer a source of worry. The subject of helicopter autorotation is one […]
Flying the London Heli Lanes
Flying the London Helicopter Lanes for the very first time can be a daunting prospect for many helicopter pilots. It can be relatively complex and there are some unique aspects to it which make it both challenging and thrilling. If you’re planning on flying through the London Helicopter Lanes for the first time, here are […]
Five Essential Things You Should be Doing When Building Helicopter Hours
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]So, you’ve qualified as a helicopter pilot, proud of your new skills and the huge accomplishment that you have achieved. And rightly so. You are now part of a niche of pilots who are not only able to fly, but also enjoy the freedom to hover and land at locations that don’t have runways. […]