HELICOPTER IFR | EVERYTHING you NEED to know about flying in the CLOUDS!!

[@shawnedwards5369]

I've done a zero/zero approach under the hood and with a safety pilot and it's serious butt-pucker time. Fun, but there was a definite ridge left in the seat when we were post-flighting.

[@shawnedwards5369]

Not sure whether any of you ever did this in your training. I did my flight training at TSTC in Waco, TX. One of the things we did in training was to sit on a swivel stool with our eyes closed while the instructor spun us back and forth. We had to point which direction we thought we were turning: left, right or not. It was funny to watch until it clicked what it meant in reality.

[@SkyBaum]

All joking aside you did an outstanding job on this video! I’d like to request a video or actually a series of videos for an Initial CFI applicant. It would definitely be greatly appreciated 😃

[@PilotDevin]

Thank you sir that means more than you know! That is a great idea and you can look forward to that. I would love to put out some CFI and pre-CFI related content!

[@hassanlawal5579]

Devin, your videos are always very educative and detailed. I'm your number one fan❤❤❤❤❤❤❤. But , go to 4:17.... You meant to say "but because helicopters are inherently unstable". You said " but because helicopters are inherently stable".

[@Stephanie-d3v5j]

I love your videos! Could you you tell me what microphone and video camera and lightening you use to make your videos I would like to make some myself to help inform and share my experiences as well

[@daws_onthefly]

If you made an IFR online study course like your PPL one I think it would be beneficial. The PPL one was great!

[@RoseMcCoyMusic]

Please please, I just want your personal opinion. Regarding the Blackhawk crash in Alabama, do you think the “spatial disorientation” has a high likelihood of being the cause? there’s video Of the crash everywhere. I also have clear audio of the 1.5 leading up to and of the crash and the ATC comms. These 2 pilots were extremely experienced and highly professional. The pilot was my daughters father. Thank you for any input you might have.

[@wolves201]

I could never understand how helicopters can crash into the ground at speed in very low viz. I always thought all the pilot had to do is use instruments to check the attitude indicator for straight and level and the altitude and airspeed to slow right down and very slowly descend. At the same time contact a relevant tower to say ‘can I have a some help, please’.

[@asellers62]

4:13 “very difficult time” doesn’t begin to explain

[@dwightmcqueen5771]

Me and my girlfriend are looking for a flight instructor . We both are interested in learning to fly hellicopters

[@rgardner922]

Great point near the end: VFR is flying based on feeling... IFR is definitely *not* flying based on feeling.

[@PilotDevin]

Exactly!

[@SkyBaum]

Wait, what? IFR does NOT stand for “I Follow Roads” 😂

[@shawnedwards5369]

Nope, sorry. Saying "airplanes are inherently stable" is a fallacy; ask Patty Wagstaff's ferry pilot. It depends entirely on the aircraft's application. If it's designed to move people comfortably, sure. What if it's designed for aerobatics or agricultural work?