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EPISODE · Oct 31, 2025 · 1H 15M

Dangerous Student Errors Part 2 with Max Trescott | Ep. 004 of the Helicopter Training Podcast

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This is the second in a 3-part series where I join Max Trescott on The Rotary Wing Show Podcast to discuss some of the dangerous student errors in helicopter training and how instructors can prevent mistakes from becoming accidents. Check out part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STOPdnUg4zQ&list=PLJ8xtPILNIlhFk4nkt8bmgansopKNlITS if you missed it.This episode covers more maneuver-specific guidance and accident reviews:• Quick Stops / Rapid Decelerations• Vortex Ring State (VRS)• Hover AutosFor this video version, I’ve added graphics and short clips to make the discussion clearer for visual learners. I also reference recent training accidents to highlight why these techniques are so important.Prefer watching? See if your podcast player has video or watch on YouTube:⁠⁠ ⁠tinyurl.com/HTP-Video-Podcast⁠⁠⁠Send us feedback and questions:⁠⁠ ⁠HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com/Contact⁠⁠Timestamps: 00:00 START00:31 Episode 3 - Dangerous Student Errors Part 101:12 Episode 2 - How to Hover a Helicopter01:33 Episode 1 - How to Become a Helicopter Pilot02:01 Flights school catch-up02:43 Rotorcraft Collective03:01 COCC Aviation Club03:44 Robinson Safety Notice Update Video04:18 Feedback from David06:02 Supporting the show07:02 Part 2 of Dangerous Student Errors with Max Trescott09:03 Rapid Decelerations / Quick Stop24:45 Rapid Decelerations / Quick Stop Accidents28:26 Vortex Ring State (VRS)50:02 Vortex Ring State (VRS) Accident53:44 Hover autos1:04:00 Hover auto accident1:17:07 Wrap up with Max1:13:36 Send your feedback1:14:06 Next Episode - Dangerous Student Errors Part 31:14:19 OutroShow Links: Episode 1 - How to Become a Helicopter Pilot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nR1NJ_OmLnE&list=PLJ8xtPILNIlhFk4nkt8bmgansopKNlITSEpisode 2 - How to Hover a Helicopter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kre64Yyuop0&list=PLJ8xtPILNIlhFk4nkt8bmgansopKNlITSEpisode 3 - Dangerous Student Errors Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STOPdnUg4zQ&list=PLJ8xtPILNIlhFk4nkt8bmgansopKNlITSRobinson Safety Notice Update Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIptsjOjy8YRotorcraft Collective - ⁠https://bit.ly/ushst025⁠Rotary Wing Show Podcast - ⁠https://tinyurl.com/RWS-EP119⁠Aviation News Talk Podcast - ⁠https://aviationnewstalk.com⁠NTSB News Talk - ⁠https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-News-Talk⁠UAV News Talk - ⁠https://tinyurl.com/UAV-news-talk⁠Max’s Garmin Books - ⁠https://g1000book.com⁠Robinson Safety Notices - ⁠https://tinyurl.com/RHC-SNs⁠R44 Tail Stinger Strike - ⁠https://youtu.be/wyZ2ixFWKmQ⁠R44 Rollover During Hover Training - ⁠https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-WPR22LA220⁠AOPA President Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_2lI2UrZC4Vietnam Dust Off Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnTAGMOfUDkArt Whitten Interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bd6jAgLA_zYSchweizer Solo Tail Strike Accident - https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-GAA18CA539Non-Standard Quick Stop Accident - https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-ERA21LA252Bell 429 VRS Accident - https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-ERA22FA207Hover Auto Accident - https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-WPR23LA043Book a Discovery Flight - ⁠https://tinyurl.com/HTV-Disco⁠Recommended Books - ⁠https://tinyurl.com/HTV-Books⁠Essential Pilot Supplies - ⁠https://tinyurl.com/HTV-Supplies⁠Helicopter Online Ground School (H.O.G.S.) 10% Discount use “HTV10” at Checkout - ⁠http://tinyurl.com/HOGSDiscountSupport Us:⁠⁠ ⁠HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com/support⁠Where to Find Us:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠HelicopterTrainingPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook.com/HelicopterTrainingPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠x.com/HeliTrainingPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram.com/HelicopterTrainingPodcast⁠⁠⁠MUSIC: Music Machine Mondays Theme Song by Wintergatan:⁠⁠ ⁠wintergatan.net⁠⁠⁠Disclaimer: Be smart, and for official guidance, always consult your CFI!Copyright © Helicopter Training Videos

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