Helicopter Instructor - Teaching Slope Landings

My name is Ian and this is part of a series documenting when I was in helicopter instructor training in the Robinson R-22. It's been a while since the last training flight, and this video is pretty old at this point, but I wanted to continue a bit more with this series for anyone who is looking to become a flight instructor. On this multi-part series, I'm sitting in the left seat and learning how to teach a student to fly. On this flight we primarily worked on landing on sloped terrain.
Video Highlights:
2:31 - Slope Landings
This video is not intended to be a substitute for in-person instruction with a Certified Flight Instructor.
Outro Music: "Invisible" - Vibe Tracks
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[@goapebilly]

Great video, actually really enjoy this series of u training for CFI , I have 180 hrs about to get my commercial , and u say things and give hints, that in all my hours instructors never said ,which I have found useful, if u teach like you do in these vids, u will be a great teacher ,wish I had someone as good as u when I started .

[@CriticalAngle]

goapebilly thank you for the kind words. If you liked these, I’m going to start a series soon with me as an instructor with students. These videos are a bit behind where I’m at currently. I’ve instructed hundreds of hours now since this video so my teaching has definitely evolved to be more fluid.

[@johnfriend862]

Wow, hard to believe this was so long ago. Brian was a tough instructor but he was always a challenge. I'll never forget flying back from Pearland with you in my 44 after we saw the DPE, followed by Brian in the Loach. Keep in touch, you may not be teaching here anymore but that doesn't mean we don't miss you (and Brian!). I don't know if you ever finished your fixed wing transition, but I have an FAA certified G1000 simulator in my hangar now if you want to use it. It's great, I'm doing 20 to 30 hours a month, trying to go well beyond currency to proficiency.

[@CriticalAngle]

Hey John! Good times for sure! I did get my PPL add-on, but I haven't gotten around to finishing my IFR add-on yet. The 407GX I'm in now has a G1000 so I definitely get plenty of repetitions on the system.

[@johnfriend862]

@@CriticalAngle Ian, if you're still in the area I have a Redbird TD2 with a G1000 in my hangar, in the apartment where Casey used to live. I've also got real A/C and heat up there too! It really helps with the buttonology especially with the GFC700. You're welcome to use it anytime, it'll really help when you go to get your fixed wing instrument. I do a good 10 hours a month on it, it makes the difference between currency and proficiency.

[@messianichebrewshawnkawcak1550]

I am guessing you move The cyclic away from the slope to prevent dynamic rollover as you increase the collective. Also you pick a fixed point away from the helicopter because peripheral vision picks up any movement better than straight forward vision does, so you notice any yaw or side movement as soon as possible. Also a point outside the rotor wash is going to be stable.

[@alpenjon]

Instructive!

[@zlydzidek]

You are getting better ! Good standards. Nice. It's all about standards in commercial flying.

[@cataloger1]

I enjoy your videos a lot, even though I will likely never fly a helicopter. I hope you will make some new ones.

[@brianfleming2086]

Thanks for posting, super helpful to see the process of instructing. Just finished my commercial and starting my CFI. Are you currently instructing?

[@CriticalAngle]

Brian Fleming hey thanks. Yes, I’m currently an instructor at Veracity Aviation in Seguin, TX.

[@sebastien8487]

You got a job instructing at a flight school you trained at? How many hours did you have when they hired you? I am hoping to do the same exact thing. Train at my local flight school then get a job there. Does this happen often? Thanks.

[@gilkennedy7638]

What are the glove for ?

[@gioacevedo5]

Do you enjoy being an instructor? Besides the pay. How are the hours? Do you feel satisfied going home and excited coming in to work?

[@russellvaughan1840]

do you need to take a little break right now? lol