Helicopter Online Ground School Podcast
Kenneth A Keller
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Podcast produced by Kenny Keller the creator of Helicopter Online Ground School and author of the Amazon No. 1 Best Seller Helicopter Check Ride.
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Episode 455: Do You Know: Category, Class, & Night Requirements?
After 30 months of working with students from all over the country, one thing is clear: success on check-ride day comes from mastering the fundamentals, not chasing the exotic. Know your Category and…
Episode 454: Cut the Unnecessary Flying Before Your Helicopter Check-Ride
The “two flights a day” approach isn’t about doing less — it’s about doing smarter. It’s structured repetition, thoughtful rest, and focused review. Flying helicopters demands physical skill, mental…
Episode 453: Unsigned, Uncounted, and Unprepared: The Missing Logbook Totals
At www.HelicopterGround.com you can start a FREE 24-Hour Test Flight inside any of our courses — Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial, or CFI. No credit card. No pressure. Just real lessons, real…
Episode 452: Tim Tucker’s Tip: Mastering the FAR/AIM for Student Success
Over the years, Kenny has seen students who walked into a check-ride nervous but prepared — their FAR/AIM tagged, color-coded, and ready. Then he’s seen others scramble through unmarked pages when…
Episode 451: Do Not Disturb: Pilot In Preflight
Preflight discipline is a mindset. It’s something the best pilots carry from their first lesson through their entire career. When you make it a habit to shut out distractions and stay methodical, it…
Episode 450: AskHogs.com: The Helicopter Training Tool that will Blow Your Mind & Save Your Check-Ride
Pilots are using AskHogs before their check-rides and coming out ahead — sharper, more confident, and finally understanding the why behind what they’re doing. It’s like having Kenny sitting in the…
Episode 449: Never Means Never… Until It Doesn’t (Collective Safety Explained)
It’s okay to break a rule — when you understand it well enough to know why the exception exists.Guarding the collective isn’t just about control; it’s about discipline, awareness, and respect for how…
Episode 448: Why So Many CFIs Are Struggling with the FOI (And How to Fix It)
Repetition Builds Real InstructorsAt H.O.G.S., we’ve always said the best CFIs are built, not bought.The same goes for knowledge.If you want to pass your CFI check-ride and go on to be a truly…
Episode 447: CFI Success Formula: Write It, Learn It, Teach It
At H.O.G.S., we’re all about simplifying the process — making it easier to understand, but never cutting corners. That’s why we offer free resources that help you start building your own foundation…
Episode 446: Private Pilot ACS- Most Important Page
The Basics Never Go AwayEvery pilot, from student to seasoned CFI, can benefit from this reminder: the basics never stop mattering. The ACS checklist is the foundation for a smooth, stress-free…
Episode 445: Start the Timer — Because Fuel Doesn’t Forgive Mistakes
Old-School Habits That Still Save LivesSome habits aren’t outdated — they’re timeless.That’s why at H.O.G.S., we teach students to go back to basics.Start the timer. Track your burn. Check your…
Episode 444: Seconds from Disaster - Why Right Pedal Matters
Join the DiscussionHave you ever been taught to add right pedal during your sprag clutch check? If not — why do you think that is?Join the conversation and share your thoughts on the H.O.G.S. YouTube…
Episode 443: Three Pilots, One Lesson: Always Triple-Check Your Instructor
Triple-Check EverythingAs Kenny puts it, “You can’t assume someone else handled it for you — because when you’re sitting with the examiner, you’re the one responsible.”That means before your…
Episode 442: Who is Qualified to Sign Off Instrument 5 Hour Commercial Training?
The Final Approach Course AdvantageWhen you book a Final Approach Course, you’re not just training for maneuvers. You’re: Getting logbooks reviewed line-by-line. Matching your hours directly against…
Episode 441: Commercial Rating Confusion: The 5-Hour Instrument Time Requirement
Final Approach Course AdvantageAt H.O.G.S., our Final Approach Course was built to help pilots avoid mistakes like this. We’ve seen 30 check-rides in 30 months, and every one revealed lessons worth…
Episode 440: Max Performance Error: Overpulling Collective to the Armpit Could Cause a Fatal Accident
The Final Approach Course AdvantageAt H.O.G.S., we’ve run 30 check-rides in 30 months. Every single one revealed a new lesson, a new mistake, or a new technique worth sharing. That’s why we created…
Episode 439: #1 Reason Examiners Fail Private Pilots
Final Approach Course AdvantageThis is exactly why we built the Final Approach Course. For 30 months now, we’ve welcomed pilots from across the country who just couldn’t get finished at home. Maybe…
Episode 438: Tail Rotor Failure: The Bad Lesson That Fails Students
What would you do at 70 knots in an R44 when the tail rotor suddenly fails?That’s not a trick question—it’s one of the most critical emergency procedures you’ll ever face. And believe it or not, in…
Episode 437: Are Your Logbooks Messy from Mixing Paper and Electronics?
When Rich came to H.O.G.S. for his CFI add-on, he immediately stood out. A retired airline captain with over 26,000 hours, he carried himself with calm confidence. During his very first Zoom session,…
Episode 436: Check-Ride Essentials: Don’t Walk In Without These
Check-Ride Essentials: Don’t Walk In Without TheseWhen it comes to check-rides, even the strongest applicants can stumble if they’re missing the required items. No matter how sharp your flying skills…
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Helicopter Online Ground School Podcast has published 100 episodes since September 2024, covering topics in Education.
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