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Even though I am PIC, I am also logging dual instruction, and because it's an instructional flight, the CFI is also logging hours as PIC. As an instructional flight, I am aware the CFI may take control at any time, but he will say something like, "My controls." Even as PIC on an instructional flight, I need to be prepared to release the controls and say, "Your controls." This behavior needs to be practiced from the beginning of flight instruction, and should certainly be automatic at my stage. There should be no hesitation or fighting for control on my part. There have been several recent crashes/fatalities where students did not release controls and the CFI could not overpower the student. It's very dangerous and a CFI's worst nightmare if a student does not release the controls. Also, the CFI may many times be "on the controls" and provide control input to help the student. We talked about this in this video. When I was flaring in one of the autos, the rotor rpm was rising and I pulled a little collective and ballooned. In a previous video, the CFI instead pushed forward on the cyclic to kill the rotor rpm rise instead of ballooning. I don't mind the CFI being near the controls or lightly on the controls. The only thing that bothers me is if the CFI is heavy on the controls and preventing me from making a correct input, usually because the CFI is not paying attention (I haven't had this problem with Ryan, the CFI in this video).

@@rotarywing Great explanation! I completely understand and as I watched other videos of yours with other CFI's I saw what was happening! I am an ASEL PPL but your videos are inspiring me to possibly pursue PPL-H! Keep posting your journey!

@@thaddeusjohnson4752 Thanks for watching and for your comments. I'd encourage you to pursue your PPL-H!

Thank you for watching and for your comment! Great to hear you're taking R22 lessons. If you can, I highly recommend recording your flights, with headset audio too. I always learn something when I review the flight for a missed radio comm or hearing an instructor comment again. I've had 15 CFIs so far in the R22!

Thank you for watching and following!

Thanks!

It was good, but it's been over a year now. I would like to go back, but it's a 3 hour drive one-way, so it makes for a long day to drive down, fly, and drive back.

Congratulations on your Solo! It's a big milestone! Thanks for watching and following. I highly recommend Sonoma Flight Academy (Helico Sonoma) for training. Hope to see you there!

Thanks! I was not even aware that they had come out with the ACS for helicopter. What altitude AGL are they starting the 180 autos from to finish turns by 300' AGL? I think he rolled off throttle steady. I don't think I have ever had anyone snap off throttle for the hover auto. Did you take your CFI checkride already?

Thanks! Now need to work on consistency. See if I can do it first time the next time.

@@rotarywing Its ur confidence ,u r consistent, and fly well.

@@rotarywing you are to hard on yourself, unless ur editing out stuff, even ur so called inconsistent ones are good and u would ,get helicopter down and walk away. Isthe blonde guy coming back or has he moved on to new job? u mentioned he was gonna be back . Like i said before u would pass commercial check ride no problem flying wise

I thought Paul, the blonde German CFII, was coming back, but his Visa was expiring and he had to return to Germany. Probably flying AS350-B3 by now. Thanks again for the kind words. I have been known to be always practicing maneuvers rather than just flying around for fun.

@@rotarywing he probably got a job back home,sooner then i thought, they have to take 13 extra written exams ,to fly for pay back home, crazy. yes i understand get caught up training flying all the time of instead of for fun, and u over think and pick everything apart u dont need to. this channel is my older channel, i usually message u from flygoapebilly . I know u said u didnt really want to get commercial, but im pretty sure hr wise ur close if not there already, take it, it will make u more relaxed flying well enjoy fly safe

He is a good CFI just doing his job. I don’t feel him on the controls unless it’s justified. Complacency in aviation is a killer.

@@rotarywing I know. You handled the controls very well.

Thanks. Thinking about at least some lessons.

Thanks! You’re not too old, but me I don’t know. At the rate I’m building hours, I think it would take too long. Good luck on your checkride. You’ll do great!

I completed my Helicopter Private Pilot Certificate (PPL) in October 2022. I am still flying with instructors because I want to try to improve. Also, I am not allowed to practice autorotations and emergency procedures in school rental helicopters without an instructor, even after PPL. I don’t have any plans for a Commercial Pilot License at this time. I’m too old to make this a career.

It was a beautiful day for flying. The wind actually helped zero out the ground speed on the autorotations.

Thanks for watching! I'm always trying to become more proficient.

I have never done an auto all the way to the ground, but my CFIs try to teach to minimize forward speed and descent rate by the end of the flare in case the ground is not flat or has obstructions or you will roll it into a ball. Ryan was saying at the end of one of these autos that it’s hard to zero out the airspeed in a R22 so will likely have to run-on or skid (unless there’s a strong headwind).

Thanks!

Thanks! I know he’s being critical, but I always want to improve, so it’s appreciated as constructive criticism. I’m trying to store everything in the knowledge bank and cross reference with all the other experiences to come up with safe parameters for performing the maneuver each time.

no knock on cfi, and when u get to your level flying u want more critical,like u said always to improve ,but your flying well above commercial standards , enjoy @@rotarywing

You can do it! Thanks for watching!

Thanks! I would like to be able to fly at commercial level all the time (still have good days and bad), but don't really need the certficate as it won't be a career. But who knows, if I get to commercial level and get bored, maybe I could get motivated. Still need a lot of PIC hours to get to commercial requirements.

From your vids u do fly within commercial standards , Just the confidence, not flying everyday but the skill set is there . I understand its not for career ,but the psychological impact ,really makes a difference . ,but as i said before ur flying is great . @@rotarywing

I think a heli guide in Alaska or the Alps is perfect for such a proficient pilot.

Thank you so much!

I would like to have CPL skills, so still training. Not sure if I want CPL though. I would still need a lot more hours since I didn't get PPL until 120 hours.

Jim is using 6 servos with 120 degree swashplates with Ikon2/Brain2 FBL controller. 4 servos are controlled by the FBL controller, the other two are driving the centerline swashplate points with servos connected to a separate receiver which do collective only. See "A baby CH-46 in Wood" on ScaleRCHelis dot com, or in the Multi Rotor Helicopters - Tandem section on HeliFreak, "Twinn Rexx with Ikon and 6 servos".

Thank you so much for watching and for your nice comment! I hope to have a fixed wing discovery flight in the future. I hope you will be able to pursue your helicopter add-on soon!

It was our first flight together, so I understand. I don’t mind CFIs on the controls as long as I don’t feel them there unless needed. She wasn’t blocking any of my movements, so all was good. I have had high time CFIs that blocked my movements. That was somewhat annoying.

Thanks!

Thanks! I haven't flown circuits for two months. It was good to have a chance to practice again at KSTS.

Yes, in R22. More info in the description on my hours. Thanks for watching!

It was low ceilings and IFR, so not a great day for fixed wing flying.

Thanks!

Yes, I believe so, for 2 servo 90 degree swashplates, not 3 servo 120 degree swashplates, but the tandem in the video is not mine. Jim Davey has since made some more adjustments to his Ikon 2. He has a thread on HeliFreak under Multi Rotor Helicopters - Tandem, "Twinn Rexx with Ikon and 6 servos," and ScaleRChelis, "A baby CH-46 in Wood."

Thanks@@rotarywing

Thanks, but I think I will leave that to the CFIs!

My CFI, Paul, asked me to call out first vibration ( around loss of ETL) then second deeper vibration as onset of VRS to start recovery. He always said the VSI has a delay so by the time it reads -300 fpm, I'm actually descending faster. This was the first time I've heard that I can stay in a hover after Vuichard recovery. But good to know it's an option. Usually would want to see airflow over trim strings to verify above ETL as she mentioned with standard or legacy VRS recovery. My first CFI to teach me Vuichard recovery, Jacob, had me continue translation to the right until the trim strings were alive, then right pedal turn to continue in the direction 90 degrees from entry. No other CFI I had did that. So obviously different ways the Vuichard recovery is taught. It's been a while since I left the airport pattern and my flying showed I was a bit rusty and got behind the aircraft. I did not realize my airspeed was low before she called the second simulated engine failure. Fortunately, my first reaction seems to have changed from "deer in the headlights freeze" to lower the collective and stabilize autorotation, then look around for a place to land. Still not staying ahead enough to have been aware of potential landing areas before the call. Thanks for the comments!

The old Nut Tree! We used to always stop there on the way to San Francisco when I was young. Used to ride the train when I was little and look at the airplane models in the shop. Great memories of things gone by. Thanks for the comment and for watching.

Thanks Mark! Have you found any replacement for Canyon State Aero to fly helis?

35C/96F. Not your average Alaskan temps. Thanks!

It's hot and humid here too. The poor R22 kinda struggle a bit in CO.

I am glad if the videos are helpful to others. They help me remember what was done well and what needs improvement. Thanks for watching!

Well done.

Thank you!

Thanks. You may be the same in a little while! You'll probably have to hold the cyclic up while in the left seat, and hold it down when in the right seat, lol.

Someday...

I'll still be going to HWD and WVI. Just want to get some more experience flying at another airport/area. But it's actually very nice flying in the helicopter pattern at STS and just reporting on the go versus requesting closed traffic each time.

@@rotarywing Ever just go out by yourself and just fly around the city for fun?

@@lookingforwookiecopilot I have not flown solo since getting my rating. Mainly because I haven’t been flying enough, but also when I have been able to fly, I want to practice autos which are not allowed without a CFI when renting. I know it may sound strange to you, but it wasn’t my goal to get a pilot license to go fly somewhere. I’m completely happy to fly in the pattern or even just hover, and I like flying with a CFI. But maybe if I fly more often, I’ll try to go for a spin by myself, at least around the pattern. Almost did that yesterday because my CFI had to reschedule my reservation.

@@rotarywing Yeah, that is a bit hard to understand. If you like autos so much, maybe try hang gliding?

Thank you for watching! As mentioned in the description, I had over 130 hrs. in helicopters at the start of this lesson. This was not my first helicopter lesson, as I have my private pilot helicopter rating from the R22, but it was my first lesson in the Schweizer S300/H269C.

Thanks! The CFI is the owner of Helico Sonoma, and of course, a very experienced pilot and instructor. It was really great flying with him, but I don't know if I will be able to fly with him a lot as he is usually busy with other things at the company. Thanks for your kind comments about commercial. I would like to have all the skills and experience for a commercial rating, but not sure the budget will allow for everything required for the rating. Mainly just trying to work toward proficiency for the annual flight review. I'm feeling I need to fly more than once a month to maintain proficiency.

@@rotarywing True money is the big issue , from vids u e fine for flying , commercial level, just need ground honestly and keep up flying when possible . proficiency isnt a problem. Big cost is checkride mine was 1k good luck fly safe

Thanks. Wineries maybe, no goats yet.

Thank you!

Thanks!