First Helicopter Lesson! Robinson R44

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ค. 2020
  • (Sorry for the long wait, it took me a while to produce this one!!)
    A few weeks ago I had my very first helicopter flight training… It was awesome! Join me as I step into the world of rotor flying, attempt my first hover, and learn all about autorotation.
    This is all new to me, and I’m eager to learn these new skills!
    A big thank you to my sponsor Norm Stetson, my wonderful instructor Bjorn, and only the best cameraman Maarten for making this all possible! And of course, I also want to thank my boyfriend Maurits for filming and editing this special experience into a video that I can now share with all of you.
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    DISCLAIMER:
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    - I am speaking out of my own experience, rules and regulations may vary per aircraft and/or country
    - I am learning and improving everyday and encourage you to share your insights or point out any areas of improvement :-)
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  • @CWLemoine
    @CWLemoine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +372

    Great video and editing. Helo flying is a whole new world. So much fun. You’re a natural.

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Thank you!! I'm having a blast with the training 😁definitely a whole new world!!

    • @ardschuna88
      @ardschuna88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@PilotBambi now even rotor flying - you expand your boundaries step by step! xD

    • @chikokishi7030
      @chikokishi7030 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Good seeing you over here Mover.

    • @DomskiPlays
      @DomskiPlays 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@chikokishi7030 Agreed haha

    • @PP-ob8zr
      @PP-ob8zr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello Bambi, Nice channel.

  • @StephaneDemers
    @StephaneDemers 3 ปีที่แล้ว +269

    As a former military helicopter instructor I can honestly say as well that not many humans can do that within an hour. You have a natural talent and great aptitude for flight. Wonderful.

    • @BeMyArt
      @BeMyArt ปีที่แล้ว +6

      She's pilot already so🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️

    • @Breeder87
      @Breeder87 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@BeMyArt but not a helicopter pilot. It´s definitely not the same. Flying fixed wing is a lot easier.

    • @jackraves7363
      @jackraves7363 ปีที่แล้ว

      🙏 what a lucky bird you are! ☺️ 👍

    • @brian.7966
      @brian.7966 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      don't always believe what you see or hear,,

    • @KaneSlade
      @KaneSlade 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We wouldn't be here without women. They are amazing

  • @stevenfeser4907
    @stevenfeser4907 3 ปีที่แล้ว +412

    he's a fantastic instructor. extremely easy going

    • @NixHarpinger
      @NixHarpinger 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I was thinking the same. Best attitude you could hope for in an instructor. They also got along so well it was really fun to watch. =)

    • @WorivpuqloDMogh
      @WorivpuqloDMogh ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Most instructors in that sector are. Mine let me fly all the time during my initiation flight. He told me i am a natural. I really want to hover

    • @steviewonder9209
      @steviewonder9209 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've watched more than a few "first heli flight" videos, and even where the student is performing "less than optimally", they have all been very relaxed and easy-going in terms of attitude, but they are not at all hesitant to step in and assume control if need be. I have a feeling that that is pretty much a required attribute for an instructor.
      I must say, however, that they must be *quite* confident in their abilities to recover, and do so before the situation gets out of hand.
      Kudos to Pilot Bambi- that was an incredible performance for your first heli flight!

    • @steviewonder9209
      @steviewonder9209 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@WorivpuqloDMogh In my experience, that's the Dutch in a nutshell! Easygoing, friendly, and unflappable.

    • @WorivpuqloDMogh
      @WorivpuqloDMogh ปีที่แล้ว

      @@steviewonder9209 very much so inderdeed.

  • @Rotorhead99
    @Rotorhead99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +343

    I'm impressed. I flew helicopters for 27 years. Other than one guy in Australia, I have never seen a first time helicopter pilot hover it safely within the first flight hour. That is awesome Bambi.

    • @darthlayto
      @darthlayto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Rotorhead99 Gotta love us Aussies 😉

    • @ZAYANI85
      @ZAYANI85 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Rotorhead99 me neither. But I’ll just blame it on how the R44 is so easy to handle.

    • @superskullmaster
      @superskullmaster 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Would have been a different story in an R-22. Bigger=more stability. They say if you can fly an R-22, you can fly anything. I bet the R-66 is even easier.

    • @loopy7057
      @loopy7057 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Meh, Aussies are ok pilots. Go to NZ for the elite helicopter pilots. They are insanely skilled

    • @BartSimpson-nr1dy
      @BartSimpson-nr1dy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Demon Got Me - great comment and true. R22 is a beast to control

  • @muldrowe
    @muldrowe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    13:43 the instructor was in awe by your natural ability, that's so awesome. Nice work.

  • @Well_Edumacated
    @Well_Edumacated 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Planes are cool and all but helicopters are on a different level. Hats off to the inventors of the helicopter.

  • @jazzdad24
    @jazzdad24 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    From a pilot's perspective, this video shows how valuable a great instructor can be. He was very low-key, positive, polite and relaxed and Bambi was as well 👌. Now some instructor's are so hands-on and stressed and the students pickup on that, and they start getting stressed. By the time your hour is over, both instructor and student need a stiff drink and massage to relax and get the knots out of your neck. This was a perfect lesson in training 👌. Low key and positive attitude. Great job Bambi 🙂👍

  • @PilotBambi
    @PilotBambi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    Thanyou to everyone that commented on the initial upload!! Unfortunately due to a TH-cam bug, I had to re-upload 😢 A good reason to re-watch 😉

    • @michaelsanders1692
      @michaelsanders1692 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This was a good video!

    • @shantalba2385
      @shantalba2385 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      My new favorite channel!! As a female student pilot, I was lucky to find inspiring and fun videos like yours! Keep up the good work and Blue skies!

    • @francisconti9085
      @francisconti9085 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@shantalba2385 I'm a dude, & I agree! Pilot Bambi is providing a tremendous service! Last night I was noticing how few ladies were involved in a weekly RC forum that I watch and participate in with a steady group of 60- 100.. it appeared one young lady was joining us, but we were afraid that the chat was just a BOT on TH-cam chat🤔😕was awkward because we didn't want to scare her off.. there are so few ladies into model aviation out there, some individuals, some husband wife teams, but aviation is such an important character and discipline builder. Luckily in model aviation I am seeing more young ladies becoming involved in drones, planes, RC surface, etc.. & its awsome! To see young girls & ladies winning competitions is fantastic! I see even more aspiring and professional ladies sharing & engaging hobby and full scale experiences on TH-cam now! All this leads to more ladies feeling comfortable accessing the aviation fields! Keep the fire alive ladies!😀👍

    • @markmaker2488
      @markmaker2488 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha, great flying, bring back memories of my first flight in r22. Thanks for sharing 👍

    • @corglass
      @corglass 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Incredible performance for a first flight. Well done, great job

  • @zakariamornly
    @zakariamornly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +189

    The best thing is Pilot Bambi's smile while flying ✈ ❤

    • @berndheiden7630
      @berndheiden7630 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Captain Zakaria
      This is the one thing that you will notice about anybody stepping out of a helicopter: the angle of the mouth is very close to the earlobes! And it will stay there for a while.
      Great job for a first time.

    • @mtech1961
      @mtech1961 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I agree, she has a magnetic smile and personaility

    • @BobbyTucker
      @BobbyTucker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@berndheiden7630 ,
      It's more akin to "Perma-Grin"? lol.

    • @ardschuna88
      @ardschuna88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mtech1961 so true! xD

    • @theboyscout0156
      @theboyscout0156 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Simp

  • @jazzdad24
    @jazzdad24 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Some got it,and some don't. Bambi has it. She's a natural talent, it's in her blood. Great job, Bambi 👍😎
    Proud of you girl. 😉

  • @berndheiden7630
    @berndheiden7630 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Reminded me of my first time. My instructor told me that he would expect the coordination I showed after 8 to 10 h from students. We agreed that I had two things going for me:
    1: I am a dentist and have very intricate hand eye coordination when using a 400.000 Rpm turbine drill to prep teeth and
    2: I have been a drummer since my high school time and have hands and feet absolutely independent of each other!
    With a heli you don‘t fly as high and usually not that far as with a fixed wing, but the fun factor is awesome!

    • @tomking2030
      @tomking2030 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How many times have you been to Sturgis?

  • @ryanmcgowan3061
    @ryanmcgowan3061 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Being able to hover a helicopter on the first try surely puts you right in the top tier of pilot skills. I think she might be the best natural pilots I've ever seen.

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      wow i'm flattered! Thankyou Ryan 😄

    • @ryanmcgowan3061
      @ryanmcgowan3061 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@PilotBambi Hey, I'm very impressed, and I mean it. I felt like I was born with feathers for finger tips, but you blow me out of the water because I know if I try rotary, I'll get it, but I won't get it like you got it for at least the first several hours. You set a very high bar. I do think you might be our generation's Bob Hoover.

    • @vitaminprotein6878
      @vitaminprotein6878 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Simping?

    • @ryanmcgowan3061
      @ryanmcgowan3061 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@vitaminprotein6878 Absolutely not. Show any experienced pilot this video and let them give you their honest opinion of her skill. Some people are born to fly, and this one happens to be female.

    • @TheKittyClink
      @TheKittyClink 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@vitaminprotein6878 simping

  • @norbertderichs8173
    @norbertderichs8173 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I work in the helicopter business since 20 years and I know about the challenges of helicopter flying, especially in the beginning and concerning "taxying" and hovering. Your performance in these flight regimes during your first !! flight hour was extraordinary, Bambi, really impressive !! :)

  • @ConsciousAtoms
    @ConsciousAtoms 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    That was amazing! I loved every second. Great flying, great instruction and great editing. Incredible.

  • @nitemareman1
    @nitemareman1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Some of the best aviation content out there! Love to watch your journey.

  • @ruppedogg
    @ruppedogg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Wow what an episode. I feel like I learned a tiny bit just from watching. Great flying yourself, and kudos to that awesome instructor. What an educator. Cheers and happy flying!

  • @ce17ec
    @ce17ec 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    You are born to be in the air, whatever wings it takes! Awesome flying!!

  • @warp00009
    @warp00009 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Good job! You always look like you have so much fun whenever you fly, it's so nice to see! Stay safe and well!

  • @stevebarusso1742
    @stevebarusso1742 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Can't believe this is her first attempt to fly Helicopter. She certainly adapts quick.

  • @TacticalOptionsTrading
    @TacticalOptionsTrading 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Excellent first lesson! Made me relive the time when I was a helicopter fight instructor and before that a student, but 'm always a student even after 22 years of flying helicopters. Great video!

  • @steelblueflame
    @steelblueflame 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    WOW !! This gives me HOPE, Lol..What a fantastic first flight ! And Bjorn is the BEST Instructor! What an awesome, chilled, but EXPERT, Pilot he is ! Totally chilled, but you can tell TOTALLY In Control and on top of it at the same time ... And Bambi, you did great, too ! Thanks so much for making this, it really helps those of us thinking and dreaming about doing this, to get an idea what it takes, and encourage us to do it ! ;-) Can't wait to see more ...

  • @javedkhan1023
    @javedkhan1023 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Full of JOY ,really. Awesome every moment of this flight was. I like it.I feel like I was also there in the cockpit . Thank you.

  • @wizardgmb
    @wizardgmb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    As I have watched your videos, I had a feeling you would make a great helicopter pilot but you seemed to be so focused on building your fixed wing hours. When I saw the title of this vlog, I smiled from ear to ear. You are a natural helicopter pilot as I suspected! Keep up the good work and continue to share it with us!

  • @bpersonnnnnn1
    @bpersonnnnnn1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    AMAZING Bambi, You're a natural. Keep the videos coming. The instructor is a class act.

  • @csmihaly
    @csmihaly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Beyond the obvious, I’m still impressed by the professional filming, and editing. Go Bambi Go!

    • @gweckesser
      @gweckesser 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Better words than mine.

  • @a914freak
    @a914freak 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Hovering is all about anticipation. Knowing what to expect when you make a stick or cyclic movement and how that translates during a hover. You did real well for a first time flight.

  • @lohikarhu734
    @lohikarhu734 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Damn! That looked like a lot of fun (with a bit of stress mixed in ), and it seems that "our Bambi" has the feel for all things that fly ! :-)

  • @Hermandbl7
    @Hermandbl7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    When I had my first helicopter lesson, I was sweating and forgetting to breathe. You seemed relaxed, waving your left hand and pointing, laughing and using the radio. Your glider time has given you an edge and the instructor is great, which makes a huge difference. Go for the helicopter license...you'll be able to fly anything and never be unemployed.

    • @corvairchris82
      @corvairchris82 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @Herman Spoot You are totally correct, if Bambi gets a Heli endorsement She will never be unemployed ever. With natural abilities to fly a Heli she could pick her type of Heli flying and name her price and they will be lining up at her door to hire her.

    • @RelaxingVibes202
      @RelaxingVibes202 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How is the employment oppertunities compared to fixedW?

    • @10oner
      @10oner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@RelaxingVibes202 more employment and better pay as fixed wing

  • @alexmdoe7102
    @alexmdoe7102 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    That was astonishing! You're a natural.👏

  • @badouplus1304
    @badouplus1304 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I've heard so many times it's hard to pilot a chopper the first time, well, it seems you're up to the challenge. Congrats and I sincerely hope you will achieve all your dreams up in the air.

  • @BobbyTucker
    @BobbyTucker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is my first time on this channel and I have to say, I enjoyed it. I'm very impressed with your flying, Bambi, if this is your first time in the pilot's seat, I'm even more impressed. Usually, first timers are a bundle of nerves but if you were nervous you hid it well. Think I'm going to leave a thumbs up, subscribe, and click on the bell, I'd love to see more of your 'adventures' in a rotor craft. Thank's for sharing. BTW, I feel the same as many other commenters, there should be more of the female persuasion in Helis and all flying craft, full and R/C, keep up the fun!

  • @danielbasovitch5087
    @danielbasovitch5087 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bambi, your a natural ! WoW hovering on your first flight, can't believe he let you fly that hole time and Land. You did great !

  • @ThePilotCouple1
    @ThePilotCouple1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Congrats on the first flight lesson. Hope they are going well. We've done a few tours in R44's in the last few months, but would love to be able to start flight training in one

  • @andrewbello983
    @andrewbello983 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    She did fantastic first time! Not many people can do that so quickly.

  • @RoryOnAir
    @RoryOnAir 3 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    You took to that a lot quicker than I did. Hovering is like juggling eggs on a unicycle while being tickled but once you get the hang of it you wonder why you found it tricky to begin with. Great video. 🚁👌

    • @francisconti9085
      @francisconti9085 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You got that right, lol.. hovering is like doing the "HOKIE-POKIE" dance moves, lots of little bumps to start moving to compensate, compensating for the input effect to stop, then again as it drifts..all while looking way out in front of the nose 75' or so for attitude/yaw reference, good sight picture for best reference, only using your peripheral vision to the sides to judge motion. This gives you the best "resolution" of movement along with best vestibular balance. Pilot Bambi's secret was probably that the nose of fixed wing forces one to look out there during roundout & flare, looking to the sides or down isn't good reference, head start to successful hovering! Hovering is like a never ending landing! Can't wait to see her take on float flying too someday!😎👍

    • @francisconti9085
      @francisconti9085 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Christine Herrington don't give up, flying is a shock to the system initially, just until your body learns to trust the sight&sensations.. like riding a bike, first we fail then we succeed like it was nothing!

    • @francisconti9085
      @francisconti9085 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Christine Herrington observation flight..now I'm queasy thinking about orbit after dizzying orbit, looking down gives ya vertigo real quick if your body isn't used to flying, even experienced pilots have to manage it. Also worse when you are not feeling in control(as the passenger rather than the pilot, you are experiencing "uncommanded" sensations..

    • @francisconti9085
      @francisconti9085 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Christine Herrington ya, that probably didn't help! "Nervous on a full stomach on the tilta-whirl girl" prank.. a good laugh for everyone if you left them holding the bag, but a little rude if so! If they were gonna make ya lose a perfectly good lunch, they should EACH owe you lunch @ least, or take you up again to do lazy-8's(fun turn, climbing roll&turn, on side @ highest point, then rollout still turning while diving out..repeat..two 180°turns😉) feel heavy, then light, perfectly safe when done right, kinda fun!

    • @francisconti9085
      @francisconti9085 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Christine Herrington Go for it if you can! BTW, the video you are referring to is on "Pilot Bambi" channel..she and her significant other are an awsome team, they have a great channel.. and she is an inspiration to so many ladies, young and old, to just be open to opportunities that they wouldn't otherwise participate in.. (like a lady Bush pilot from Alaska who is a pilot of the newer models of the Goodyear Dirigible..)I'm not a fan of gender bias in careers, and look @ the women of VERY early aviation history.. even if only for recreation, flying is worth the effort..it makes you an even better and honest person. Kids can do it, they just have to wait to be of age to hold a licence, you have the advantage of being retired & able presumably to RESEARCH the process and pathes and "shop" YOUR path..life is too short to miss out on your dreams! BEST OF LUCK! Meanwhile I fly w/friends & fly RC bushplanes 😃

  • @zhaldorian
    @zhaldorian 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! You're a natural pilot young lady. Absolutely nice job! Thanks for sharing. from Ottawa Canada

  • @scottporter4871
    @scottporter4871 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Had my 2st flight now can't wait to start my training. What an amazing experience and feeling. They're so responsive. 😍Ed every second of it. Much ❤️

  • @gweckesser
    @gweckesser 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I guess he fell in love in the first flight-minute, just realizing how smart, flight-sensitive and beautiful you are. You are made to fly. Keep doing it and enjoy. Greetings from Argentina

  • @ica0074
    @ica0074 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've been a passenger on a same type of helicopter across London few yrs back. What a blast seeing my home town from a helicopter! Pilot Bambi, you were awesome on your first flight! Well Done

  • @TPaolozzi
    @TPaolozzi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    well done bambi. your a natural flyer and congrats to a cool intructor, keep it up bambi for a first lesson it was awsome and i could watch all day long especially with that lovely smile.

  • @Pew_learning
    @Pew_learning 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is impressive. I know how hard it is. I was on vacation a couple of weeks ago, and was bored, so I went to the local airport and took a helicopter lesson. It was in a R22 with the doors off. Some of the most fun I’ve had. I only flew .5, but we did a autorotation, and an off airport landing. By the end I could hover, but not as stable as this. I have around 60 hrs, so maybe that helped.

  • @ClayCaviness
    @ClayCaviness 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You did great! Hovering in the first hour?! Wow!
    I would like to take some helicopter lessons at some point, as well. I hope I'll be as quick to learn as you were. Good job!

  • @Franxmiff
    @Franxmiff 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Outstanding instruction, if i wasn't so old I'd be very interested in learning how to fly heicopters. You make it look very simple!

  • @rwegert
    @rwegert 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very good and professional production and content, and a host discovering new aspects of flying with a positiv attitude and talent. Better than TV! ...or perhaps time to go TV!! Keep up the great work you all!

  • @PureGlide
    @PureGlide 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Awesome video, really showed what it's like to get a lesson and was interesting the whole way through!

  • @hpux735
    @hpux735 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Very impressive. I've gone from fixed-wing to a few hours of rotor wing, and I didn't hover nearly as well as you are!

  • @eliasrodriguez4179
    @eliasrodriguez4179 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are the best!!! After a flight day is great to see another video of you!!!

  • @SkyCoreLLC
    @SkyCoreLLC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Sweet, you gotta come to Hollywood to fly with us! Great first hover! Took me 6 hours to get it down.

  • @toddwynn9582
    @toddwynn9582 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    HELICOPTER!! Are you kidding? Amazing! Can you say NATURAL.
    This is Channel 7 With Live coverage of Bambi landing a rocket on Mars🙄🙄😎😎

  • @thekidgt929
    @thekidgt929 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fantastic lesson. Looks like so much fun. Instructor was so chill and Bambi was a natural can't wait to fly 1 day :)

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!! Happy you liked the video :)

  • @droberts573
    @droberts573 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job Bambi and Excellent teaching and explanation of thing's by Instructor. 👍👍

  • @visarma9673
    @visarma9673 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One secrete in rotorcraft flight... is... keep your forearm on your leg... it helps take the pressure off of your arm from freewheeling... this way, baby movements are easier to accomplish.. I’ve flown fixed wing for over 46 years.. rotorcraft for 30... id rather loose power in a helicopter because I can auto into a parking spot...vs my twin needs a par 5 golf hole... if a road or airport isn’t available.. thanks for sharing...

    • @francisconti9085
      @francisconti9085 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A good point Robert! Makes small inputs more "gaurded" & precice while giving feedback as to where "average center" of inputs are, "trimming" your inputs (better than your whole arm including the shoulder making inputs! Think fingertip wrestling, not arm wrestling!😎)

    • @visarma9673
      @visarma9673 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Francis Conti - I’m reminded about when I was in training... my CFI flew with one finger while I was squeezing the cyclic with a white knuckled death grip... I love rotorcraft and the freedom. I flew a MD 600 recently (c-47 turbine)... from a hover... I pulled power to fly vertically to see what she had... I went through 12,000 and and thought better if it because I didn’t have 02. Rather impressive...

    • @francisconti9085
      @francisconti9085 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@visarma9673 Lol, like an empty Huey, probably would have gotten to 15k & forgotten why you had giggles! You were right, you'd get squirrely before the rotor system! I got a serious wake up to hypoxia in the back of a C-172 @ only 10k because I was squatting and moving around awkwardly doing aerial surveying w/2 SLR film cameras..got confused..forgot most of experience in confusion till about 5000', my pilot was awsome even though I FROGGED up the day's work for his contract completely.. I learned an incredible lesson from that! Excess balancing&muscle strain, didn't think logically about cramps & confusion..& getting more uncomfortable/harder to keep balance..hypoxia markers for sure
      Items to keep in scan pattern!

    • @visarma9673
      @visarma9673 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Francis Conti do yourself a favor... go to the FAA and find out where the Hypoxia Testing Chamber is.. you even get a goofy blue card that states you went through the exercise. It’s very interesting... I barely made it Six minutes at 28,500 feet.. the most amazing part was... the nanosecond I received a burst of 02? I was back.. good lesson... I would encourage anyone to take a back up bottle of pure O2 with them. Smokers be advised that your hypoxic top of climb should be around 9,000 feet... everyone fly safe...

    • @visarma9673
      @visarma9673 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Francis Conti - I was mostly surprised how fast that sucker climbed... didn’t miss a beat... rather impressive... even at 85 gallons per hour...

  • @zachary3352
    @zachary3352 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was awesome! Helicopters seem like a lot of fun, but airplanes are already expensive enough! Enjoy your training, your CFI seems excellent.

  • @Russellsagecline
    @Russellsagecline 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm a 47 year old man in the US. I've always wanted a career flying helicopters, but I couldn't join the regular military to get my start. I've been a laborer for 30 years and never could afford lessons. I chose to spend my extra money rescuing and caring for unwanted animals. My heart is full of love, but it's a dream I've had since I was 15. I'm so glad to see others get to live their dream! I'll keep just doing the purpose God gave me. Maybe I'll fly in my next life? I dunno. I've got a better job because I give my little ones a chance they never would have and they are so HAPPY!!!!!

    • @halilkoroglu3107
      @halilkoroglu3107 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sir, could you share a bit information about your job? I help stray animals too, but I dont know what kind of career opportunities about it over there.

    • @Russellsagecline
      @Russellsagecline 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@halilkoroglu3107 Sadly there are no jobs that PAY. You have to pay to help stray animals.

  • @jupiterfive3379
    @jupiterfive3379 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing skills for a first time helicopter flyer. Brilliant!

  • @hugebartlett1884
    @hugebartlett1884 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I doubt your instructor sees many first time fixed wing flyers as good as you! You were excellent. He appeared calm all the time. Another first!

  • @bryanp4827
    @bryanp4827 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    BRILLIANT BRILLIANT BRILLIANT! Thanks so much for this fascinating insight, and now i cannot wait to do a lesson myself! 👍👍

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thankyou so much!!

  • @unclemark5239
    @unclemark5239 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Comparing this to C.W. Lemoine's (Navy Jet pilot, also doing initial helicopter training vlogs) first few lessons. Maybe Bambi's a natural. Maybe the R44 is way more stable than the R22. I'd love to see them do a debrief video.

  • @pauldbeer
    @pauldbeer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching your flog from when you were in South Africa as that is where I was born and still live. Really liked some of your flying here and in Europe. My love is actualy for Helicopter flying. Never had the opportunity and therefor really love what you are doing now! Your ability to control the heli was amazing! Well done!!!
    Looking forward to your next lesson and posting. Whoww....

  • @antenaseinterfacescb
    @antenaseinterfacescb ปีที่แล้ว

    So soft. Amazing lesson and amazing instructor. Well done. Perfect.

  • @EllipticGeometry
    @EllipticGeometry 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great job! A helicopter doesn’t exactly fly itself, but you almost made it look that way. I remember when I first tried helicopters in a PC flight sim. I was so occupied keeping a stable attitude that I had little control over position.

  • @FloridaWildlife
    @FloridaWildlife 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I started flying the R22 in 1985 out of Helistream at John Wayne airport in OC, Ca. One thing you will never forget is your first required cross country flight. Back then I could rent the R22 for $100 per hour including fuel. Good luck and thanks for posting this video! I also have hours in the bell Jet Ranger and OMG, like a Lambo compared to a VW Ghia. I'm 61 now and only fly my drones. With fpv goggles it is as immersive as piloting a heli but much safer. Liked and subbed!

  • @froggie6608
    @froggie6608 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, that was a terrific video! Well done young lady. That was some spot on flying too.

  • @phillipbrome5064
    @phillipbrome5064 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bambi, You did a great job on your first flight. It will not take you long at all to get as comfortable in the Helo cockpit as you are in the cockpit of a plane. Well done young lady, very well done. I look forward to your next video.

  • @PrivateColt
    @PrivateColt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I am looking forward to this series!
    Keep doing it!
    oh ... did anyone tell you that you are looking awesome as an aviator?
    (no compliments here - just identification of the fact)

  • @Zamus1964
    @Zamus1964 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm very proud to see this! I am a machinist at Robinson, and it is nice to see happy pilots with our aircraft!

    • @johnwhodat8135
      @johnwhodat8135 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Please dont waste your talent at the Robinson, there are other aerospace companies that will appreciate your skill.

  • @pauldbeer
    @pauldbeer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm Afrikaans speaking and, as you might know, we do have a connection with the people of Europe through the Dutch and the Belgium's, but also from the Germans and French. So, lots of history here and I will follow your helicopter lessons keenly!

  • @coloneljakesza5780
    @coloneljakesza5780 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rosita you're a natural! So very talented!

  • @camillepaturle3711
    @camillepaturle3711 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Most underrated youtuber in the whole world! I hope you reach a mil subs soon!

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, thanks a bunch! 😁

  • @Glad8er
    @Glad8er 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was incredible. I just finished logging my first 6 hours, all in the R44. You made it look easy. Incredible natural talent!

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks!! Wow that's awesome. I just had my 3rd lesson yesterday, it's so much fun!

    • @Glad8er
      @Glad8er 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pilot Bambi I just took my checkride on Labor Day after 32 hours (I did an add on rating). Stick with it. You’ll do great. You are a natural.

  • @NReyesPro
    @NReyesPro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    OMG I LOVE YOU BAMBI ... ! You Are such an amazing role model for so many women that think this stuff is impossible for them ... Really Congrats you are Amazing ... Clearly We Love You ... The Aviation World is Very Lucky to Have You ...

  • @Ghosthuntert1
    @Ghosthuntert1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was Always a bit scared to transition from fixed wing to rotary winged aircraft, i was kinda worried about how much of a difference there would be plus, i was comfortable with moving flight and stationary flight did seem to be a little unnatural to me. but after watching your videos Pilot Bambi, i found my confidence returned and i am about to begin Helicopter flight training here in Australia.. Awesome videos, thank you for all your efforts, taking the time to record, edit and post them, we really do appreciate your hard work...Keep the videos coming..

  • @charleskelvin528
    @charleskelvin528 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It felt so much like I was She💙 Great supper instructor, I’ll come back to check who agrees with me 👍🏻

  • @0SKBooth0
    @0SKBooth0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Quite impressed...learning a new, complicated skill while speaking a second language.

  • @MrBuyerman
    @MrBuyerman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had a lesson in one of these once, at the end of an hour we were just getting to 'this is a collective and this is what it does'. Goes to show what flying experience gives you on translation to helicopters. Nice vid.

  • @francisconti9085
    @francisconti9085 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job! Good sight picture attitude reference skills from fixed wing landing technique show through! If you ever take on floatplane flying, you will be equally successful! Great instructor too! I could sense no pressure and a lot of confidence building, the best! Helicopters are neat, kinda like riding a pogo stick or a unicycle.. all about balance! Thanks for your channel, you are such an inspiration to so many people, young & old, & showing young ladies in the world one more opportunity available to them, if you can do it, they can too!😎🤩🥰 You guys stay safe & have fun during this COVID mess! Great job as always!

  • @Strngbd
    @Strngbd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    As a former pilot this makes me sad. Due to finances I had to abandon my career at 140 hours... :( I miss flying so much.

    • @Strngbd
      @Strngbd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cclphdfu got to win the lottery. Helicopters are expensive 😆

  • @LauwersFreddy
    @LauwersFreddy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Enjoyed this very much (for the second time 🙂) Have a look at the TH-cam channel Pilot Yellow and the amazing training they do in the beautiful BC mountains. Thank you for making these great videos!

  • @roygradidge7538
    @roygradidge7538 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great instructor and great flying Bambi. Have fun!

  • @garyellis456
    @garyellis456 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful, keep on smiling and waiting for our next lesson

  • @Pilot.victoria
    @Pilot.victoria 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    So cool! I would love to do some helicopter lessons but they're crazy expensive here in the US! Are they more expensive than fixed-wing in the Netherlands too?

  • @retrorewindllc9363
    @retrorewindllc9363 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Haha...."should I call out?.." ...."nah no need, when the engine starts people start getting out of the way" ......hahaha, come on now... lol.. / great job tho btw!!!!

    • @HeliNomadic
      @HeliNomadic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's absolutely right.

  • @mtsflorida
    @mtsflorida 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can't believe that was your first rotary lesson. Marvelous!

  • @badlesbian1983
    @badlesbian1983 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    HOLY CRAP I LEARNED SO MUCH! This instructor is awesome and Bambi you too!!

  • @Maximka1100
    @Maximka1100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "Like" befor watching to the end

  • @umbertopolimante5357
    @umbertopolimante5357 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Come to the dark side, we can hover... ;)

  • @stephenhair5501
    @stephenhair5501 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very well done!! You have a real touch for rotary wing. Keep training!!

  • @rthjong
    @rthjong 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done Rosita. Beautiful view from the helicopter!

  • @profiveoh
    @profiveoh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I just can’t trust an instructor that doesn’t wear a helmet during flight training. He’s not checking the 3 G’s, toppa tees or Dubya cees either. He said fuel gauge is good but for how long? An owwa or two?

  • @elcomparaul7196
    @elcomparaul7196 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    the taliban watching this rn like 📝

  • @bramvaneden7318
    @bramvaneden7318 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was awesome ! You made it look so easy to fly a helicopter . great job ! 👍👍

  • @tshepo7953
    @tshepo7953 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    @Pilot Bambi You're truly a natural and amazingly talented!!!
    You've inspired me to finally register for my RPL license ,with a vision of one day obtaining a PPL licence and soar the skies✈🛫🚁

  • @kevinlytle6215
    @kevinlytle6215 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW, a natural! When I was getting left seat training as a crew chief on a jet ranger in the army there was a China hat on top of the cyclic stick to control landing light. The pilot had a half dollar coin and held it over the hat switch when he was teaching me how to hold position in a hover. He said if you have the top of the switch inside that circle you are good. When we practiced hovering he showed me that he stayed mostly within an inch of travel. I stunk first few times till I felt the movement and instinct kicked in. Pretty soon we flew nap of the earth at 60 knots and it was the most fun I ever had piloting.
    Helicopter flight is freedom but it comes at a price. Absolute diligence all the time! No lazy pilots last long.

  • @markslima1557
    @markslima1557 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So jealous!! Great job 1st flight!

  • @TheTubeTube2
    @TheTubeTube2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Remarkable! You made that look deceptively easy. Thank you.

  • @maxflight777
    @maxflight777 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    “The Fire Button “ ! ... lovely instructor ... super manner and instruction

  • @TheBeggFamily
    @TheBeggFamily 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! What quick progress for a first Heli flight!

  • @rosanijbroek7328
    @rosanijbroek7328 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wooooow this is stunnning and soooo amazing...Dutch Young Helicopter Instructors!!!!!!!!!
    What an nice video!! Chapeau to them👍👍👍👍👍🤗🤗🤗☺️☺️☺️🌞🌞🌞🌟🌟🌟🌟

  • @csmihaly
    @csmihaly 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing flying, Bambi. It’s in your blood. Born to fly.

  • @michaelraymount4108
    @michaelraymount4108 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work and one heck of an instructor ... thanks for the video.