OBJECTIVES
During this lesson, the student will continue to gain proficiency in basic hovering control.  The student will be introduced to more advanced hovering maneuvers.


CONTENT:
Review-
Preflight inspection
Cockpit management
Engine starting
Engine and systems preflight check
Radio communications
Collision avoidance procedures
Vertical takeoff to a hover
Pedal turns
Collective control
Cyclic control
Normal set down from a hover
Engine shutdown

Introduction-
Hover maneuvers
Hovering over a point
Hovering turns
Backwards and sideward hovering


COMPLETION STANDARDS:
The student will have a basic understanding of the airport environment with regards to helicopter operations and will be able to perform the preflight inspection, engine starting, rotor engagement, engine and systems preflight checks and engine shutdown unassisted.  the student will display increased proficiency in coordinated helicopter control.