davesmith Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Hello I'm looking for at home ground school computer or DVD based . Does anyone know of any ground school courses for just helicopter . I have found many fixed wing but trying to locate one just for helicopters . Any help would be great Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOATFIXERGUY Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Dave,King Schools has the DVD courses for helo's. Its geared towards FW, with a helo suppliment. Also the Sporty's "So you want to fly helicopters" is available for the private. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sluggo Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Dave, Did you settle on a school. Are you going to Flight Acedemy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sluggo Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Dave, Did you settle on a school. Are you going to Flight Acedemy? Oops!! I mean The Helicopter Academy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tattooed Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 I have watched (mostly by borrowing) several different DVDs. Ihaven't been able to get my hands on the King's DVD's, however. But I have heard from many sources they have the best. Even though I am Part 141, I do mostly home study, and use Ground for review. The test prep book is by far the best resource, as it not only leads the chapters and sections with a clear description (other than the section on ADF! Not so clear!!!), and after each question they explain the correct and incorrect answers. Very helpful.ALso, this forum has proven invaluable to me to clarify topics. I use the search feature ad nausium. Figure out which areas you are strong/weak at (aerodynamics/weather/regulations) and focus on that. The problem I have had with several DVD's....BORING and ANNOYING speaker, or they have really "dumbed it down"...like they are talking to a 5 year old. If you can find it, the book called "Cyclic and Collective" is incredible. Well written, clear, and humorus! Great learning tool and reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goromadgo Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 King's school is a good set. It's more geared towards fixed wing, but you can get the helo add-on for it. I borrowed my dad's set and you can just skip the fixed wing stuff but learn all the good general aviation stuff. Very helpful. I've ordered Cyclic and Collective and it's sitting at home waiting for me! Rotorcraft Flying Handbook is good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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