Month: November 2026

Helicopter hovering means holding the aircraft still over one spot, and it’s one of the first skills every student works on. It’s hard because the three controls are linked: moving one usually calls for an input on the others. Instructors break that down by handing over one or two controls at a time, and the… Continue reading Helicopter Hovering: Why Holding Still Takes Practice

Three things need to be in place before helicopter training pays off: an FAA medical certificate, a student pilot certificate, and a funding route you can hold for 12 to 24 months. The medical comes from an independent Aviation Medical Examiner, not from a flight school. The student pilot certificate is free through the FAA’s… Continue reading Before Your First Helicopter Lesson: Student Pilot Certificate, Medical and Money