Helicopter Training Videos

I just made and released a member-only video to say thank you for the YouTube Members (
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After a short summary of 2025 I present the video recorded of Max and I talking about the R66 accident that happened in Australia in October 2023.



As of Dec 2025, a HUGE thank you to the following finical supporters:
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1 month ago | [YT] | 0

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New Rotorcraft Collective Video: Flying in the Unforgiving Wire Environment

Wire strikes have consistently ranked among the top three causes of fatal helicopter accidents for more than a decade. Many pilots assume that seeing wires will provide enough time to react, but survivors of wire strikes often report that the wires were invisible or that there was no time to respond.



This latest Rotorcraft Collective video explores why the wire environment is so unforgiving and highlights practical techniques, planning considerations, and tools that can help reduce risk during low-altitude helicopter operations.



#RotorcraftCollective #Helicopter #HelicopterSafety

1 month ago | [YT] | 2

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The latest episode of the podcast (Dangerous Student Errors Part 2) is here for early-access to members!

I give mentions to the following HTV YouTube Members in the video:
@Mohammadalnajar
@NoviReefGuy
@stevenmartin545
@markself6863
@forwardCyclic
@zacharygierke3588



Thank you for your support!
The video will go live to non-members Saturday Nov 1st at 6am west coast time - enjoy!

3 months ago | [YT] | 0

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Want to learn how you can use your veteran's benefits to pay for ALL your flight training (including private pilot)?Check out this RTAG Nation video (start at 15:30)

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3 months ago | [YT] | 0

Helicopter Training Videos

URGENT: The FAA comment deadline is October 6, 2025 (TOMORROW!)
You can take 30 seconds right now to make your voice heard and help protect helicopter safety.
Go straight to the Vertical Aviation International page for easy submission steps and templates:
verticalavi.org/bvlos-rules/

The FAA is proposing to expand Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations into the 400-foot AGL airspace, the same airspace helicopters use every day. This proposed change could have deadly consequences for our industry. If approved, it will greatly increase the risk of midair collisions and endanger both crews and passengers.

Even more concerning, the proposal introduces new right-of-way language that could, in certain situations below 400 feet AGL, give drones operating beyond line of sight of their operators or operating autonomously automatic priority over manned aircraft. This would overturn long-standing aviation safety principles and place unmanned systems ahead of crewed aircraft in shared airspace.

As you know, helicopters routinely operate below 400 feet AGL for EMS, firefighting, law enforcement, training, utility patrol, and passenger transport. These operations are often time-critical, low to the ground, and conducted wherever the mission requires.

We need every pilot, instructor, student, operator, and anyone interested in protecting helicopter crew safety to act immediately (deadline tomorrow).
You have influence, and just 30 seconds of your time can make a real difference. Here is how:
Step 1 – Go to VAI’s “Shape the Future of Low-Altitude Drone Operations” page: verticalavi.org/bvlos-rules/
Step 2 – Choose either “Submit VAI’s comments plus your own” or “Submit only VAI’s comments.”
Step 3 – Share this message with your fellow pilots, students, instructors, and anyone who values helicopter safety.
That is it. 30 seconds, maybe a minute. The FAA needs to hear from us, the people who fly in this airspace and understand the risks firsthand.

4 months ago | [YT] | 6

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The latest episode of the podcast (Dangerous Student Errors Part 1) is here for early-access to members! I give mentions to the following HTV YouTube Members in the video:
@Mohammadalnajar
@NoviReefGuy
@Rnt76
@markself6863

Thank you for your support!
The video will go live to non-members at 3pm west coast time - enjoy!

4 months ago | [YT] | 2

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Dangerous Student Errors on the Rotary Wing Show



I just finished recording Part 2 of a 3 part series with Max Trescott (@AviationNewsTalk) on the Rotary Wing Show.



The series looks at dangerous student errors in helicopter flight training, why they happen, and how to avoid them.

Part 2 will be out shortly. In the meantime, you can listen to Part 1 here:

tinyurl.com/RWS-119


A video version with full visuals will also be coming soon on the Helicopter Training Podcast & Helicopter Training Videos - so look out for that too!

4 months ago | [YT] | 3

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New Rotorcraft Collective Video - Tips to Safely Use a Smartwatch on the Flight Deck
Many pilots wear smartwatches while flying. With GPS capabilities, aviation-specific watches can serve as emergency navigation tools and even find the nearest airports, complete with maps, NEXRAD, current weather, and radio frequencies. This video discusses the benefits and tips for safely using a smartwatch in the air.

6 months ago | [YT] | 1