Hughes 300 Trial Lesson

The Schweizer 269/300 (often called a Hughes 300) is an excellent training helicopter used by many training schools around the world. The roomy cabin and stable handling characteristics help students to progress swiftly. Unlike the Robinson R22, the Schweizer has a fully articulated rotor head, chinese hat trimming system and manual throttle - all good systems for any novice pilot to become familiar with.

A trial lesson will involve a ground briefing (often in the cockpit) followed by the flight itself. The primary topics covered within a trial lesson will include;

• The fundamentals of how the helicopter works
• The individual flight controls, their purpose and operation
• A basic understanding of the flight instruments.

After take-off from Shoreham airport the student will have the opportunity to;

• Manipulate each control in flight and
• See how the helicopter responds visually or via the cockpit instruments
• Follow the instructor through on some of more complex manoeuvres
• Have a go at hovering (on flights of 30 minutes or more)
• Experience radio communication with air traffic control.

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