OBJECTIVES:
The student will be introduced to the helicopter and the importance of a proper preflight and postflight inspection.  The st
student will gain an understanding of safety precautions to be followed and will be introduced to the use of the flight controls.


CONTENT:

Introduce-
Preflight preparation
Starting Procedures
Hovering Flight Demonstration

Practice-
Hovering
Hover taxi
Pedal control
Cyclic control
Collective control


COMPLETION STANDARDS:
At the completion of this lesson, the student, with instructor assistance, will be able to conduct a preflight and postflight inspection, use checklists, start the engine and engage the rotor.  The student will gain an understanding of the use of the flight controls and display an understanding of ground safety.