Dangerous Student Errors Part 1 with Max Trescott (Ep. 003) | Helicopter Training Podcast

This is the first in a 3-part series where I join Max Trescott on The Rotary Wing Show Podcast to discuss some of the most dangerous student errors in helicopter training and how instructors can prevent mistakes from becoming accidents. We cover general instructor considerations: Guarding and blocking techniques for each control “Ghosting” maneuvers When to take the controls How to respond when a student freezes up Maneuver-specific guidance includes: Pick up and set down Slopes Hover training Normal and steep approaches Running landings Shutdowns 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. Prefer watching? See if your podcast player has video or watch on YouTube:⁠ ⁠tinyurl.com/HTP-Video-Podcast⁠⁠ Send us feedback and questions:⁠ ⁠HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com/Contact⁠⁠ Timestamps: 00:00 START 00:32 Episode 2 - How to Hover a Helicopter 00:53 Episode 3 - How to Become a Helicopter Pilot 01:23 Catch-up - New hire training 02:05 Rotorcraft Collective 02:30 Robinson Fly-In @ JTH in McMinnville, OR 03:09 Feedback from Bek05:56 Supporting the show 06:29 Part 1 of Dangerous Student Errors with Max Trescott 08:08 Introduction discussion with Max 14:40 General guidance on guarding controls 17:17 Guarding pedals 19:20 Guarding collective 19:56 Guarding throttle 22:45 Guarding cyclic 25:30 Ghosting the maneuver 29:04 Student freezing up 31:35 Pickup and set down student errors 34:35 Pickup training accident 36:45 Overspeeds during pickup 40:38 Slope training errors 44:26 Hovering training errors 57:45 Running landing training errors 1:05:30 Aborted running landing 1:09:33 Shutdown training errors 1:00:32 Next Episode - Autorotations 1:12:42 Wrap up with Max & Next Episode 1:17:11 Send your Feedback & Outro Show Links: 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 Jerry Trimble Helicopters - https://www.jerrytrimblehelicopters.com Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum - https://www.evergreenmuseum.org Wings & Waves Water Park - https://www.wingsandwaveswaterpark.com Robinson Safety Notices - https://tinyurl.com/RHC-SNs R44 Tail Stinger Strike - https://youtu.be/wyZ2ixFWKmQ R44 Rollover During Hover Training - https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-WPR22LA220 R22 LTE on Normal Approach - https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-GAA17CA376 R22 Running Landing Rollover - https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-ERA14CA102 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 Support Us:⁠ ⁠HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com/support Where to Find Us:⁠ ⁠HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ Facebook.com/HelicopterTrainingPodcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠x.com/HeliTrainingPod⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram.com/HelicopterTrainingPodcast⁠⁠ MUSIC: Music Machine Mondays Theme Song by Wintergatan:⁠ ⁠wintergatan.net⁠⁠ Disclaimer: Be smart, and for official guidance, always consult your CFI! Copyright © Helicopter Training Videos