Do Flight Simulators Hurt Helicopter Pilot Training?

[@lookingforwookiecopilot]

I hate flight simulators,...but then, I'm an old "fly by the seat of your pants" kind of pilot,...and my seat can't feel jack in a sim, lol.

[@HelicopterGround]

Thanks for commenting

[@antebellum45]

I am using MSFS2020 / 2024 Flight simulator (in Virtual Reality with proper heli controls) to learn fly the Bell 47 (by 'FlyInside') throttle / RPM control purely for muscle memory. This way I can become familiar with the procedure, and with the original helicopter controls. A bonus side benefit is that it makes you more aware, and appreciate, the basics of helicopter flight and energy management. The next step will be flying the R22 without the governor in the sim. That way eventually flying with the governor 'on' will make it "easier", I reckon. Learning these procedures in a real aircraft would cost a good amount of money, and take a long time to become more comfortable with.

[@HelicopterGround]

Simulators can be a great tool for training but nothing beats the real thing! Thank you for commenting!

[@ernestchew88]

Thanks for the video. Couldn't find the free radio communication course link though. Do I need to sign up for an account to access it?

[@HelicopterGround]

Thank you for commenting! You can access the free radio communication course here: www.helicopterground.com/products/get-confident-with-the-radio, or under the description!

[@ernestchew88]

@@HelicopterGround Thanks! However, it shows a login page with the message "You need to sign in or sign up before continuing." How do I continue from there to access the course please? Thanks.

[@RedDevilFly-Kenny]

Hello, How many hours to get CFI SFAR73 sign-off in the R22? CFI done in the R44… Thanks a bunch!!!

[@HelicopterGround]

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