Types of Hovering Turns in Helicopters 

When I was a student helicopter pilot we used a large dump truck tyre [about 15feet diameter] lying flat on the ground as the point about which the helicopter nose would transit. This was very early in the course and the aim was to show that hovering and turning through 360degrees brought all sorts of interesting wind effects into play.

Great post. I like nose turns. Especcially when landing on painted helispot. Approach from safe azimuth, but as upwind as obstacles and field approach chart allows. Stabilize nose on outer spot circle. Then nose hover turn with slow fwd speed into wind. Then center on landing spot and T/D gently. In close combat, a moving nose turn with gun track, sometimes called a 'vulture turn' keeps helicopter moving in a circular flight track about target while keeping nose pointed at target. Two or more helos, working as a team, at staggered AGL, can prosecute same target at same time with cannon and rocket fire without coming into each other's line of fire.

Thanks Jacob. If you could release videos on other types flight maneuvers when you have the chance, that would be fantastic. I appreciate the effort you put into these videos. They've helped me tremendously

Thank you for all of your videos! You have helped so many people learn. You rock!

Thanks so much for your videos! Very clear and understandable. Very helpful.

Awesome, thanks for sharing 🤙 Well, stay healthy for all of us & Safety First! Peace across Globe ✌😉

Great video sir. Thank you.

Hi Jacob, your videos have been a great help in helping me pass my PPLH last year. Many thanks. What about box turns, I'm sure they are worth a mention?

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Thank you buddy. These videos has made my training so far. Hope you keep growing!

You make really usefull videos. Keep going and wish you passion to continue what you do. Can you please make a video Decision making for IFR and VFR flights in ordinary and not EMS flights. Thanks in advance.

Can you make a playlist geared towards the aviation information we need to know to pass the sift?

Thanks!

Great Video Jacob!! Hey I’ve heard that Warrant officer flight school has about a 14% attrition rate due to flight deficiencies, do you know what is a common area where pilots struggle?

Thank you.

Will helicopter want to vane into the wind?

Make a video Best way For Fuel Calculations that works best. For different Helicopters

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Rather have a Russian chopper any day