Straight and level flight, climbs and descents
After taking off, it's time to head out to our destination. It's also time to learn straight and level flight, how to climb and how to descend.
Takeoff and cruise
While being of the easiest things you perform on a fixed-wing aircraft, taking off with a helicopter is quite a challenge.
Ground Effect: what it is, and what it isn't
Ground effect is something that everyone seems to be aware of, but not many completely understand. And there can be a lot of confusion and misconceptions as to what it actually is and how it effects helicopters.
How controls interact with each other
When you move a control, it has a major influence on the whole helicopter. In this article we'll see how controls interact with each other.
Helicopter controls
Helicopter controls, although somewhat similar in shape, are quite different from their fixed-wing counterparts. If you’re like most simmers and come from a fixed-wing background, get ready: things are about to become fun (and perhaps a bit weird).
Anatomy of a helicopter
Helicopters are quite different from the fixed-wings counterparts and, although there are varied designs and shapes, most helicopters revolve around a classic design that can be seen in popular helicopters such as the Bell 206 or the AS-350.
VFR Helicopter Arrival Procedures
Arriving at your destination airport in a helicopter can be a stressful time, but a brief introduction to helicopter arrival procedures should increase your proficiency and confidence during the arrival phase of your VFR flight. This article will get you up-to-speed on VFR Helicopter Arrival Procedures.
