The 5 Really Important things I wish I knew Before Helicopter Flight school

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When making the decision to go to a flight school and become a commercial pilot, there is so much you do not know. A lot of it you will have to learn on your own and find out as you go but these 5 things I really wish I would have known before starting the process!
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[@danieduplooy4406]

An Instructor can make or end your career before it begins.. don't let them walk over you..

[@VictoryAviation]

You absolutely NAILED it from the start. People just don't understand how many hours go into each license. They hear, "Oh you only need 40 hours to get your license?" That's JUST the time the engine is running. That doesn't include the massive amount of time outside of the cockpit that's involved. Number 3 is dangerous because you don't know what you don't know. Even some instructors that really do care about students, simply don't know how to teach very well. It's compounded when they don't care and they're using the student to build hours. I implore students to speak up and try a different instructor if they're not jiving with the current one. If you're having issues with several instructors, then maybe the problem is you. I just added up how much my part 141 program is costing me this morning. Just the flight training by itself will cost at least $110,000. Then there's the college part on top of that. That, compared to fixed wing, which is about $80k. It's a lot. There's no doubt about that. Completely unrelated... Your teeth are crazy white. Wanna share what you use because it certainly seems to be working!

[@roadxoverland2917]

Well, I first found your video on how difficult the R-22 is, then I watched this one. You have made me feel a lot better about my own experiences. I'm a student for my Helicopter PPL, but I now know the early and continued difficulties are not "ME", but probably universal. Also, my first 15 hrs were in a 44 at a Part 61 school. After taking a break (financial) for over 4 years, I'm now at a Part 141 and starting over in a 22. I absolutely hate it. The 44 was easier to fly and hover. However, you explained very well just why and you're totally correct. Relative to the 44, the 22 weighs nothing. I also agree, this will make me a better pilot. I've been told many times, if you can master the 22, you can fly anything. Anyway, if it helps anyone else I'm 60 years old and I own a construction company. The helicopter bug has been with me my entire life. I decided to stop convincing myself I couldn't do it or was too old. I knew I would regret living to be 98 and knowing I could have been flying for 30 years. Anyway, I appreciate your videos and I have passed your channel on to the others in my Helicopter PPL class.

[@PilotDevin]

Hey man! Congratulations on sticking with it and letting the bug bite you back! It is the greatest journey you will ever go on! You are going through the struggles that everyone who learns to fly helicopters goes through. It was extremely challenging for me. I was not one to pick up on it early. I think the 141 program will be good for you. 141 is absolutely no joke and a challenge for sure but if you have worked in construction and own your own business, this is just another challenge you will absolutely crush! Stay in touch!

[@65gtotrips]

I’m 60 years old and now you’ve got me thinking…hmmm just maybe 🤔

[@nezuminezuminezumi7266]

The most humbling experience I had was a truly exceptional opportunity my flight school gave me. Two weeks after getting my PPL they let me ferry a heli from another base 7 hours away to our aerodrome. I had an extra pair of eyes and ears to keep me company on baby's first big flight. But let me tell you, there's nothing like rarely flying through controlled airspace during training...and then landing at a busy international airfield where all the 737pilots want you dead for daring to admit you didn't hear ATC the first time. :')

[@karsonjones4792]

February 10th I’m leaving for veracity aviation in texas can’t wait

[@xxrkg8437]

Thanks for these videos I am 19 looking to get into Helicopters with no experience, some things I'm a little worried about but that's what the school is for to teach everything you don't know!

[@vivaquitocarajo]

I can attest that my first CFI was somebody with no patience and skill to teach. I was going through a really hard break up just when I started Private. And I was having a really bad time at school, fortunately he was almost done making his hours and got a Job as tour pilot. Then I got the collect CFI who I owe him everything I know !

[@PilotDevin]

I'm so happy to hear it worked out for you! Seems like a very similar situation to me!

[@vivaquitocarajo]

@@PilotDevin I'm still fighting for PPL licence, I'm 5 months in and still waiting for my first Stage check. I can't give up !

[@simonm7776]

Superb analysis. So articulate. Well done!

[@stephen5147]

"trajectorize" ? I like it.

[@stephen5147]

I was taking helo training last summer in FL. I flew with a senior instructor who was constantly manipulating the controls while I was flying. I HATE THAT! If you can't tell me what you want, then you take controls… but stay off my damn controls!

[@topofthegreen]

If you can fly an R22, you can fly anything.

[@henryvinson1]

interesting information. experience is the best teacher.

[@cjgrobbelaar5100]

Awesome video, im currently at flight school and couldnt agree with you more.

[@applachiancoconut5864]

I start common core this week.

[@65gtotrips]

You brought up an interesting thought…How come you decided not to go the military route ?

[@abbieamavi]

this can really be said for fixed wing as well! great video. Thank you for sharing!

[@Vasher121]

Helpful video, thanks

[@PilotDevin]

Glad it was helpful!

[@abbieamavi]

I have to disagree about the comment you made 2:23....the flight school I work for is very safe and maintains their planes well, but I trained Part 61 in clapped out 152s and had all the failure in the checklist before becoming a CFI. So working has definitely been safer for me than my flight training portion was. But I'm grateful for the experience of electrical failures, flap failure, etc now 😂

[@HEY8461]

I'm thinking about moving to the US from the UK for a year or so to gain either PPL or CPL depending on budget restrictions. I know very little about the US and want to know if there is a particular state in the US where its best to learn? Many thanks!

[@KaisTheFireWarrior]

Florida

[@daktari3055]

You were afraid of heights!

[@f9376]

Damn mauna loa had a really bad instructor? Should I avoid going there/is there someone in particular to avoid? I am planning on attending soon

[@PilotDevin]

No it is a great school, I just had a not so great instructor!

[@choppergirl]

Yeah, no thanks.

[@majorzot3851]

Yeah, you’re not going to master helicopter flight in 3 or 5 hours.