Prepping for my Commercial Helicopter Add-On Checkride with Lester

My second checkride prep flight with Lester after a 45 day break. Use this link with code MOVER to enter to win a Lightspeed Zulu 3 Headset. Ends Jan 22, 2022. lightspeedaviat...

[@tmanf22]

I've gotten to the point where I "like" these videos before I watch them...they never disappoint.

[@antimatr8109]

Heh...just read this after I did the same.

[@peckins71mp]

Yea, I do the same thing, you just know these videos are going to be good.

[@CWLemoine]

Thanks everyone!

[@andresilvasophisma]

As soon as I see that Sheriff helmet I always go, "FOX 2!".

[@737Maxter]

Same lol. I like everything from Mover before I watch 😜

[@tlevans62]

It’s been great watching you improve each time, you’re obviously way more comfortable in the R44 now. Very smooth and you can tell you’ve really got a “feel” for the machine. You’re a lot more confident and it shows in how the aircraft responds to your inputs. Excellent work!

[@markaoslo5653]

@Trevor Evans - I can't improve, on your comment - well said, and I agree with the observation! 👍

[@tizwicky]

Lester is such a great CFI it's always a joy to hear what he has to say.

[@groningenparanormaal3642]

That little smile of Lester when coming down at 38:00 is just priceless, he was enjoying it and so were we when watching it. Great video mover. Good luck :)

[@ronmoore5827]

Watched them land the President into a parking lot at Soldier Field in Chicago. As this huge Marine CH 53 came in what do I see, the crew chief with his head out the window looking backwards watching that tail rotor. Gave me flash backs to my Huey crew chief days many years ago. One thing stays constant on all helicopters, hitting the tail rotor on anything is gonna ruin your day. Really enjoy you and Lester together.

[@jimmagwojo2718]

Always great seeing the flight and hearing Lester give his cogent explanations.

[@Garythefireman66]

Lester and Mover are KZbin gold. I could watch you guys paint a fence and it would be fun

[@richb313]

So interesting to watch even though I am not a pilot just watching the scenery and hearing the conversation is enough.

[@noyfub]

That running low along the Levee looked like a lot of fun.

[@markaoslo5653]

Thank you @C.W., and Lester too!

[@enricovalle7935]

Yeah Lester is back!

[@paulweatherford5544]

The levee is in an easement I am assuming as a land surveyor. Should be no issues. Just you, the birds, and the gators.

[@tortoiseoverland]

So many tarps still from the last hurricane. Excellent job Mover.

[@JeffBreyer]

LESTER IS BACK! Great guy and great video, Mover!

[@Doug_Narby]

Lester is a good sport.

[@ChannelGregg]

Love Lester!

[@thusharikabotheju5655]

cooking with lester? i would pay 20 usd for that movie

[@antimatr8109]

Lester does remind me quite a bit of Justin Wilson..."jus' let that simmer on the stove for 'boutta owa...owa and a half..."

[@ulvar51]

Always nice to see Lester!!! .... and Mover ;)

[@ptr0377]

My respect to both of you!

[@cnknguyen]

Would you say learning how to do helicopter stuff was as challenging as learning to fly fighters? Great videos.

[@ik04]

I'll be at Heli-Expo all day Thursday. See you there!

[@caribbaviator7058]

Started my private for fixed wing recently. Wow these videos now hit differently.

[@GoldVP...]

I couldn't believe the clear straight line in the muddy water, that huge vessel was making. Enjoyed the flight! Give me a feeling lol 😂 🍻

[@plainwrapper2008]

Another great video Mover, thank you. I couldn't help noticing all the blue tarps on the roof tops near the airport. I assume that is from the storm and they are still waiting to get their damge fixed.

[@kensingtonchapp4819]

Small world. I started my IFR training in that helicopter in 2006. I earned my CFI rating the same week that school closed. RIP Silverstate Helicopters.

[@AIRWARFAREGROUP]

This looks real, or is this DCS?

[@kenmeyer100]

Two Citation X on the ramp. Beautiful birds

[@flyboycpa]

Just curious why you chose to do the [minimum] 30-hr Private-Add On versus just going all the way through initially with the [minimum] 50-hr Commercial-Add On to get it all knocked out in one fell swoop. I'm trying to decide which direction I want to go as I'm in a similar situation as you (major airline guy with a hardon for helis).

[@CWLemoine]

Time and location. If we had a GI Bill eligible school I would’ve done the commercial. This is out of pocket so PPL made sense. I was going to then use the GI Bill to get my ATP add on, but some opportunities have come up and I need a CPL for a few projects. The limitation has been the 35 hrs PIC. So as I’m just now reaching that, I’m getting my commercial now. It’s only 3 hrs of prep. Plus I got 6 months of flying on my own which allowed some fun flights.

[@marklester9679]

Thanks Mover, I love to see more videos like this and movie reviews.

[@valeriekjv]

😄👍 🚁 That is quite the camera set up! There is alot of post editing to combine for the final video. Nicely done.

[@scottanderson2879]

Yes!!! Made my day. Love this channel

[@dactel2]

Hey Mover, I enjoy your videos. I have an ATP fixed wing and am going through a helicopter add on right now. Would you recommend doing a PVT add on followed by a COMM add on like you did or do you think it’s doable to go straight to a COMM add on? Thanks in advance!

[@markbrown4442]

This is showing my age but does anyone listening to these two talking to each other think of the Odd Couple? Like an old married couple.

[@62heliman]

C.W. how many years has Lester been with CAP part of the total force?

[@ted1728]

You guys make a great combo.......

[@seattlediver100]

Forgive my ignorance but why get a commercial if you don’t plan on doing it for work?

[@CWLemoine]

There are certain opportunities for the channel that require it.

[@seattlediver100]

@@CWLemoine I see. Good luck brother!

[@justinmills4566]

Tower said ARFF 4 ground, not Who’s calling ground. He heard you calling but didn’t respond to you at first.

[@gregorymaupin6388]

What will you fly since the helicopter 🚁 is being sold?

[@CWLemoine]

Good question.

[@tonygreen1067]

Interesting prep. I remember my commercial addon.

[@jrod_pilot_miami]

Hey Mover, curious why you're getting your commercial heli? Just keeping options open?

[@CWLemoine]

I finally have the hours. Just knocking it out before they get rid of the helicopter. More options.

[@jrod_pilot_miami]

@@CWLemoine Gotcha. Loved the video. Best of luck on your checkride. Working on instrument rating myself.

[@gordo1701e]

So really dumb question here, why go for your commercial addon if you have no interest in flying commecially in a helicopter? Is needed for something else you have planned or is it more the challenge of doing it? Just curious more than anything..

[@CaptainProspect007]

Well done Mover! I'm getting close to Solo endorsement for my PPL, thanks for the motivating videos!

[@benz500r]

Great video, Mover. Keep them coming.

[@lankypilot778]

"kill more airspeed maybe?".. "I got it, hold on".. *hits the mark* 😎

[@JamesP33R]

Was Star Wars music rolling through your head when you were NOE below the tree line over the levee? :)

[@CWLemoine]

Fortunate Son!

[@Aegirak]

Did you ever request a flyby from the tower? 😆😆😆😆😆

[@dhiskeywick1776]

Thanks for another great video. I want to try this.

[@georgew.5639]

I’m entered. I have considered finding my own headset in the past. I was going out to breakfast with a local flying group. Frequently enough to warrant getting one.

[@mahmud-i9c]

lester should play dcs

[@lawsonmann2057]

Hey, I'm a few years out from graduating hs and I've been wondering about being a helicopter pilot. Could anyone tell me the requirements/places where I could try to apply?

[@roedere]

I had a fix wing pilot friend who did his private and commercial in same ride. Couldn’t you have don’t that?

[@CWLemoine]

Not unless I had gone to a school. Under Part 61 I need 35 hours PIC.

[@roedere]

@@CWLemoine Interesting, yeah, that was probably the loophole he used.

[@CWLemoine]

I could've used the GI bill and done that, but it would've required me to go to Texas for 3 weeks and I just didn't have that kind of time to sit in a hotel.

[@arthurpearson3407]

Another great video!

[@AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH-y5f]

Are you planning to get a job with helicopters?

[@CWLemoine]

Not currently. No.

[@ByAnyMeansNecessary.]

Nice job, man.

[@user-gf2fc5xb4m]

Why is your engine needle only sitting at around 90% on those autos and not at idle?

[@CWLemoine]

I have never seen one go to idle. You’re holding the spring and getting a needle split. What do you fly that goes to idle?

[@user-gf2fc5xb4m]

@@CWLemoine Saw you actually mentioned this comment in your latest video and that reminded me! I'm currently instructing in R22/R44s and ours split and stay right at around 70-ish% during the glide. I do teach at nearly 3500' field elevation so that likely is the difference.

[@Blackmoon9u9]

enjoy

[@robertkeime4907]

Great video

[@mattalford3932]

Helicopters should be easier to fly by now lol. We have the technology lol.

[@terryboyer1342]

Somethings wrong. I didn't see any leaking fluids.

[@CWLemoine]

Too cold for the AC!

[@JumboShr1mp]

Mover You getting helmet??

[@stingerdcs435]

Do you have any tips when landing a heli????

[@CWLemoine]

Keep your eyes up and look at something in the distance. Helps me.

[@jonyq107]

Solid

[@gregalanharper]

This may be relevant: LOW FLIGHT Oh, I've slipped the surly bonds of earth And hovered out of ground effect on semi-rigid blades; Earthward I've auto'ed and met the rising brush of non-paved terrain And done a thousand things you would never care to Skidded and dropped and flared Low in the heat soaked roar. Confined there, I've chased the earthbound traffic And lost the race to insignificant headwinds; Forward and up a little in ground effect I've topped the General's hedge with drooping turns Where never Skyhawk or even Phantom flew. Shaking and pulling collective, I've lumbered The low untresspassed halls of victor airways, Put out my hand and touched a tree. -Anonymous

[@noyfub]

I think you should be wearing a helmet also.

[@CWLemoine]

Most people don’t wear helmets in R-44s in GA flying.

[@xXBantamXx]

Bz