Advanced Training

Helibiz is one of the only flying schools in Australia to offer an R44 Advanced training course. The course is suited to all pilots who want to advance their flying ability and learn to manage a helicopter in all areas of emergencies safer, more efficient and develop a significant increase in competence and knowledge The advanced training is structured on a current competency basis, with an outlook to improve your skills in the following areas:

Precision DEP and APP technique (necessary for safe autorotation on take-off and landing)
Engine failures during take-off and landing
Explore the height velocity graph with engine failures
Autorotation’s using Min ROD, Max Glide and mixed configurations
180 & 360, vertical, backwards, sideways autos.
Low Level quick stops
Vertical reference take-off and landing
Low Level manoeuvres – torque turns, spray turns, reversal turns, 180 quick stops
Revisit hydraulics off procedures
Tail Rotor failures in hover & flight.
Jammed controls – zero speed technique.
Pinnacle precision approaches
Confined area landings in multiple and varying areas

In addition, we discuss and ensure you understand the following conditions – these are practical areas that need to be understood:

Vortex Ring State (settling with power)
Low RRPM & recovery
Mast Bumping – symptoms, cause & recovery
LTE – Loss of tail rotor effectiveness, symptoms, causes, avoid zones – recovery techniques.
Governor Failure

After years of conducting helicopter flight reviews, the majority of pilots have been found to lack a general ability and understanding in emergency procedures and advanced flying techniques – hence the idea of the course. The course is individually tailored to the participant’s ability, desires and experience level. There is room to be flexible in order that you gain training in areas of your choice.

Note: The advanced training is offered in the R44 only.

Contact the Chief Pilot at Helibiz for further information

Email: chiefpilot@helibiz.com

Phone: 0749469422