The Helicopter Training Podcast is your ultimate resource for learning to fly helicopters. Hosted by an experienced helicopter pilot and instructor, it offers expert tips, in-depth discussions, and practical insights. Whether you're a student pilot, instructor, or just curious about helicopter aviation, we cover everything from maneuvers, systems, and aerodynamics to FAA regulations, emergency procedures, and more. Enhance your skills and knowledge with a blend of real-world experience and expert guidance in each episode!
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The Helicopter Training Podcast is your ultimate resource for learning to fly helicopters. Hosted by an experienced helicopter pilot and instructor, it offers expert tips, in-depth discussions, and practical insights. Whether you're a student pilot, instructor, or just curious about helicopter aviation, we cover everything from maneuvers, systems, and aerodynamics to FAA regulations, emergency procedures, and more. Enhance your skills and knowledge with a blend of real-world experience and expert guidance in each episode!
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June 12, 2026
High Density Altitude Helicopter Operations | Ep. 006 of the Helicopter Training Podcast
<p>The focus of this episode is my FAA Safety Team webinar on High Density Altitude Helicopter Operations, originally presented live for the Helicopter Pilot Study Group (<a href="https://discord.gg/ZQqZmp3gfB" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://discord.gg/ZQqZmp3gfB</a>). </p><p>For this video version, I've included additional graphics and video clips to help illustrate some of the concepts.</p><p>Topics include preflight planning and performance, dust devils, autorotations, off-airport operations, exhaust fire risks, brownout awareness, cooldown procedures and more!</p><p>Prefer <strong>watching</strong>? See if your podcast player has video or watch on YouTube:<a href="https://tinyurl.com/HTP-Video-Podcast"> tinyurl.com/HTP-Video-Podcast</a></p><p><br></p><p>Send us <strong>feedback</strong> and questions:<a href="https://helicoptertrainingpodcast.com/Contact/"> HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com/Contact</a></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong> </p><p>00:00 START</p><p>03:24 Rotorcraft Collective</p><p>03:58 Members-only videos</p><p>06:27 Introduction to Study Group</p><p>10:43 Preflight planning</p><p>28:31 R44 starting tips</p><p>36:04 Dust devils NTSB safety alert</p><p>39:50 R44 overspeed scenario</p><p>43:36 R44 flight considerations</p><p>45:00 Autorotations</p><p>57:27 Off airports</p><p>1:04:35 Exhaust fire risk</p><p>1:06:30 Brownouts</p><p>1:09:36 Governor off & low RPM</p><p>1:11:20 Low -G recovery training</p><p>1:13:13 Cooldown & postflight</p><p>1:15:00 Questions and discussion</p><p>1:42:25 Rebekah's listener feedback</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Show Links:</strong> </p><ul><li>Dangerous Student Errors Playlist - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ8xtPILNIljCuCGUKfDQyf2kaQuKFOoC" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ8xtPILNIljCuCGUKfDQyf2kaQuKFOoC</a></li><li>Low-G Recovery Flight Training - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJ8SAnwxD6I&t=546s" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJ8SAnwxD6I&t=546s</a></li><li>Follow Student Pilot from Day 1 to Checkride - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ8xtPILNIlijS0y2OG100r5D1nZcYbNM" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ8xtPILNIlijS0y2OG100r5D1nZcYbNM</a></li><li>SFAR 73 Changes Video - <a href="https://youtu.be/i2CT4P76Cqo?si=G_SJ89eCrNpLNqgp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://youtu.be/i2CT4P76Cqo?si=G_SJ89eCrNpLNqgp</a></li><li>Helicopter Training Flight #31 Pinnacles - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5wubZTE7sg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5wubZTE7sg</a></li><li>Helicopter Pilot Study Group - <a href="https://discord.gg/ZQqZmp3gfB" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://discord.gg/ZQqZmp3gfB</a></li><li>Rotorcraft Collective Videos - <a href="https://bit.ly/ushst025" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://bit.ly/ushst025</a></li><li>Robinson Safety Notices & POH - <a href="https://tinyurl.com/RHC-SNs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://tinyurl.com/RHC-SNs</a></li><li>Found On Preflight Safety Initiate - <a href="https://foundonpreflight.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://foundonpreflight.com/</a></li><li>Ultimate R22 Preflight Guide - <a href="https://tinyurl.com/R22-Preflight-Guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://tinyurl.com/R22-Preflight-Guide</a></li><li>Smoke Forecast - <a href="https://www.weather.gov/fire/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.weather.gov/fire/</a></li><li>VAI Land & Live! - <a href="https://verticalavi.org/safety/vai-land-live-program/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://verticalavi.org/safety/vai-land-live-program/</a></li><li>CDC Aircrew Increased Cancer Risks - <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/aviation/prevention/aircrew-cancer.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/aviation/prevention/aircrew-cancer.html</a></li><li>NTSB Safety Alert - Dust Devils - <a href="https://www.ntsb.gov/Advocacy/safety-alerts/Pages/SA-088.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.ntsb.gov/Advocacy/safety-alerts/Pages/SA-088.aspx</a></li><li>ATSB R44 Grass Fire - <a href="https://www.atsb.gov.au/occurrence-briefs/ab-2022-004" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.atsb.gov.au/occurrence-briefs/ab-2022-004</a></li><li>Instagram @claywebster_heli - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DATYlx-pX3u/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/p/DATYlx-pX3u/</a></li><li>Military Brownout Mishap Assessment - <a href="https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/AD1123124.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/AD1123124.pdf</a></li><li>Tower Tech Mobile ATC Towers - <a href="http://www.twrtech.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">http://www.twrtech.com/</a></li><li>911 Tactical Medicine Brownout Video - <a href="https://youtu.be/5yanHiNMm7s?si=rzR5A1qkMzfvVSNM" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://youtu.be/5yanHiNMm7s?si=rzR5A1qkMzfvVSNM</a></li><li>Rebekah’s Happy Warriors YT Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@happywarriors777" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.youtube.com/@happywarriors777</a></li></ul><ul><li>Book a Discovery Flight - <a href="https://tinyurl.com/HTV-Disco">https://tinyurl.com/HTV-Disco</a></li><li>Recommended Books - <a href="https://tinyurl.com/HTV-Books">https://tinyurl.com/HTV-Books</a></li><li>Essential Pilot Supplies - <a href="https://tinyurl.com/HTV-Supplies">https://tinyurl.com/HTV-Supplies</a></li><li>Helicopter Online Ground School (H.O.G.S.) <strong>10% Discount</strong> use “<strong>HTV10</strong>” at Checkout - <a href="http://tinyurl.com/HOGSDiscount">http://tinyurl.com/HOGSDiscount</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Support Us:</strong><a href="https://helicoptertrainingpodcast.com/support-us/"> HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com/support</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Where to Find Us:</strong><a href="https://www.helicoptertrainingpodcast.com"> </a></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.helicoptertrainingpodcast.com">HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/HelicopterTrainingPodcast"> </a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/HelicopterTrainingPodcast">Facebook.com/HelicopterTrainingPodcast</a><a href="https://x.com/HeliTrainingPod"> </a></li><li><a href="https://x.com/HeliTrainingPod">x.com/HeliTrainingPod</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/HelicopterTrainingPodcast"> </a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/HelicopterTrainingPodcast">Instagram.com/HelicopterTrainingPodcast</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>MUSIC</strong>: Music Machine Mondays Theme Song by Wintergatan:<a href="https://www.wintergatan.net"> wintergatan.net</a></p><p><br></p><p>Disclaimer: <strong>Be smart, and for official guidance, always consult your CFI!</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Copyright © Helicopter Training Videos</p><p><br></p>
March 10, 2026
Dangerous Student Errors Part 3 with Max Trescott | Ep. 005 of the Helicopter Training Podcast
<p>This is the final part in a 3-part series where I join Max Trescott on The Rotary Wing Show Podcast to discuss some of the dangerous student errors in helicopter training and how instructors can prevent mistakes from becoming accidents. Check out part 1 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STOPdnUg4zQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STOPdnUg4zQ</a> and part 2 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2d-dciQFTo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2d-dciQFTo</a> if you missed those.</p><p>This episode covers more maneuver-specific guidance and accident reviews:</p><ul><li>Autorotations</li><li>Simulated Engine Failures</li><li>Off-Airport Operations</li></ul><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Prefer <strong>watching</strong>? See if your podcast player has video or watch on YouTube:<a href="https://tinyurl.com/HTP-Video-Podcast"> tinyurl.com/HTP-Video-Podcast</a></p><p><br></p><p>Send us <strong>feedback</strong> and questions:<a href="https://helicoptertrainingpodcast.com/Contact/"> HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com/Contact</a></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong> </p><p>00:00 START</p><p>00:31 Episode 4 - Dangerous Student Errors Part 2</p><p>01:01 Episode 3 - Dangerous Student Errors Part 1</p><p>01:44 Episode 2 - How to Hover a Helicopter</p><p>02:10 Episode 1 - How to Become a Helicopter Pilot</p><p>02:42 Flights school catch-up</p><p>04:16 Robinson service letter updates</p><p>05:53 Rotorcraft Collective</p><p>06:07 HTV members only R66 accident video</p><p>06:22 Supporter thanks & how to support the show</p><p>07:05 Found On Preflight</p><p>08:22 Part 3 of Dangerous Student Errors with Max Trescott</p><p>10:59 Autorotations</p><p>19:10 Autorotation entry</p><p>28:55 Autorotation glide</p><p>38:37 Autorotation accidents</p><p>42:38 Autorotation flare</p><p>51:01 PAVE brief</p><p>52:57 Simulated Engine Failures</p><p>1:00:27 Off-Airport Operations</p><p>1:10:01 Off-airport accident</p><p>1:13:30 Send your feedback</p><p>1:13:53 Next Episode - Autorotations </p><p>1:14:15 Found On Preflight</p><p>1:14:23 Outro</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Show Links:</strong> </p><ul><li>Episode 1 - How to Become a Helicopter Pilot <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nR1NJ_OmLnE&list=PLJ8xtPILNIlhFk4nkt8bmgansopKNlITS">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nR1NJ_OmLnE&list=PLJ8xtPILNIlhFk4nkt8bmgansopKNlITS</a></li><li>Episode 2 - How to Hover a Helicopter <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kre64Yyuop0&list=PLJ8xtPILNIlhFk4nkt8bmgansopKNlITS">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kre64Yyuop0&list=PLJ8xtPILNIlhFk4nkt8bmgansopKNlITS</a></li><li>Episode 3 - Dangerous Student Errors Part 1 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STOPdnUg4zQ&list=PLJ8xtPILNIlhFk4nkt8bmgansopKNlITS">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STOPdnUg4zQ&list=PLJ8xtPILNIlhFk4nkt8bmgansopKNlITS</a></li><li>Episode 4 - Dangerous Student Errors Part 2 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2d-dciQFTo&list=PLJ8xtPILNIlhFk4nkt8bmgansopKNlITS" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2d-dciQFTo&list=PLJ8xtPILNIlhFk4nkt8bmgansopKNlITS</a></li><li>Robinson Safety Notice Update Video - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIptsjOjy8Y">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIptsjOjy8Y</a></li></ul><ul><li>Rotorcraft Collective - <a href="https://bit.ly/ushst025">https://bit.ly/ushst025</a></li><li>Rotary Wing Show Podcast - <a href="https://tinyurl.com/RWS-EP119">https://tinyurl.com/RWS-EP119</a></li><li>Aviation News Talk Podcast - <a href="https://aviationnewstalk.com">https://aviationnewstalk.com</a></li><li>NTSB News Talk - <a href="https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-News-Talk">https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-News-Talk</a></li><li>UAV News Talk - <a href="https://tinyurl.com/UAV-news-talk">https://tinyurl.com/UAV-news-talk</a></li><li>Max’s Garmin Books - <a href="https://g1000book.com">https://g1000book.com</a></li></ul><ul><li>Robinson Safety Notices & Service Letters - <a href="https://tinyurl.com/RHC-SNs">https://tinyurl.com/RHC-SNs</a></li></ul><ul><li>FAA AC 61-140 Autorotation Training - <a href="https://tinyurl.com/AC-61-140" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://tinyurl.com/AC-61-140</a></li><li>Autorotation Accident - <a href="https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-CEN22LA402" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-CEN22LA402</a></li><li>Off Airport Low RPM Accident - <a href="https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-WPR23LA147" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-WPR23LA147</a></li><li>Found On Preflight - <a href="https://foundonpreflight.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://foundonpreflight.com/</a></li><li>Ultimate R22 Preflight Guide - <a href="https://tinyurl.com/R22-Preflight-Guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://tinyurl.com/R22-Preflight-Guide</a></li><li>Hover Auto Accident - <a href="https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-WPR23LA043" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-WPR23LA043</a></li><li>Book a Discovery Flight - <a href="https://tinyurl.com/HTV-Disco">https://tinyurl.com/HTV-Disco</a></li><li>Recommended Books - <a href="https://tinyurl.com/HTV-Books">https://tinyurl.com/HTV-Books</a></li><li>Essential Pilot Supplies - <a href="https://tinyurl.com/HTV-Supplies">https://tinyurl.com/HTV-Supplies</a></li><li>Helicopter Online Ground School (H.O.G.S.) <strong>10% Discount</strong> use “<strong>HTV10</strong>” at Checkout - <a href="http://tinyurl.com/HOGSDiscount">http://tinyurl.com/HOGSDiscount</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Support Us:</strong><a href="https://helicoptertrainingpodcast.com/support-us/"> HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com/support</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Where to Find Us:</strong><a href="https://www.helicoptertrainingpodcast.com"> </a></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.helicoptertrainingpodcast.com">HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/HelicopterTrainingPodcast"> </a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/HelicopterTrainingPodcast">Facebook.com/HelicopterTrainingPodcast</a><a href="https://x.com/HeliTrainingPod"> </a></li><li><a href="https://x.com/HeliTrainingPod">x.com/HeliTrainingPod</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/HelicopterTrainingPodcast"> </a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/HelicopterTrainingPodcast">Instagram.com/HelicopterTrainingPodcast</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>MUSIC</strong>: Music Machine Mondays Theme Song by Wintergatan:<a href="https://www.wintergatan.net"> wintergatan.net</a></p><p><br></p><p>Disclaimer: <strong>Be smart, and for official guidance, always consult your CFI!</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Copyright © Helicopter Training Videos</p>
October 31, 2025
Dangerous Student Errors Part 2 with Max Trescott | Ep. 004 of the Helicopter Training Podcast
Max Trescott joins the Helicopter Training Podcast to analyze dangerous helicopter student errors, specifically rapid decelerations, vortex ring state, and hover autos, using accident reviews to highlight key techniques in this interview.
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