First Helicopter Lesson - Cabri G2 Air Experience | ICE Helicopters Elstree

Trial helicopter lesson at Elstree Aerodrome in Hertfordshire. Wonder what you get up to on your first flight in a helicopter? Join Rachel as she has her first go at flying a Cabri G2!

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[YHBW]

Great instructor. Friendly, competent and very encouraging to the student pilot. A credit to your flight school.

[arthouston]

All of my students (fixed wing) were men, and none of them displayed the happiness of this young lady. Her instructor helped her to rapidly improve her hover, which is something that troubles so many students. When it comes to aircraft controls, less is more. Also, I am amazed at the good weather that day in Elstree. I always picture UK weather as rainy and dismal. I am glad that this dispelled that idea.

[Hassebjerg]

I have wanted to fly helicopters for years and years and finally have my first trial lesson tomorrow in Switzerland in a G2 as well. I feel slightly more mentally prepared after watching this great video and my excitement level is through the roof!

[Didmasela]

Yes, this helicopter flight instructor is really good at simplifying flying techniques, he is patient and calm. He is very professional coz he makes it look very easy to fly.

[tasercs]

Having been an instructor, I would say Rachel concentrated well, asked all the relevant questions (including "why did you open the door" which was what most viewers were thinking) and showed a rapid improvement for each task she was given - which is all you can ask of a first attempt. She was focused and alert. She even had the slight look of fear as she was about to take control for the first time.
She may have joked she won't be going to flying school anytime soon but I would say she would be a good candidate.
A very enjoyable video with good visuals and good audio.

[rogerb]

This Instructor is such a ease by the look of his teaching.

[alvarosoler]

Very professional and knowledgeable instructor, very impressive how he’s explaining everything in a very easy way to understand on how to manage flying a chopper .

[easthertsradio]

I did my first helicopter trial at the very same airfield back in the 90s. The instructor is a true professional and will be a great mentor for any student pilot! Full marks!

[danielyeroshalmi]

Indeed a ger8 instructor and definitely has a remarkable technique to teach.honestly I’ve no idea how he’s focused on flying and teaching while sitting next to such a cutie 🥰
You’re the one ☝️ well done

[TaipansEmporium]

Stumbled across this by accident and was then riveted by the whole video. Never even thought about flying anything let alone a helicopter, but this really has me intrigued! Congrats to Rachel for a valiant effort!

[Billyboycash]

Well done great video. I took lesson at northeast helicopter in Ellington Connecticut !❤️

[TheBrat]

I must say, I've seen a fair amount of training videos that are out there on YT and found this video to rank as one of the best, if not the best, that I have seen of late. Friendly, calm instructor that actually explains his actions and that of the helicopter when explaining the helicopter reacting to his in-puts on either the pedals, cyclic or collective. I found that to be quite nice to see. Also that he didn't mind praising the young lady's efforts, because, frankly, she did exceptionally well. I can see that this young instructor will be bringing in new aspiring helicopter pilots in the near future. Well done, young man. Keep up the great work. Fair winds and safe flying.

[WillDouglas-zh]

That brings back 50 year old memories learning how to fly. .
Everyone has that happen. I can remember being surprised that the instructor seemed to let us get so wildly out of ocntrol before taking control.

[ricrousseau]

I am a helicopter watcher/enthusiast-RC Pilot.... this is the best demonstration of how to operate helicopter controls I have EVER seen... and I have seen a lot over the last several years. Thank You and please keep them coming !!!!

[andyman]

what an amazing instructor well done superbly explaining how to fly a helicopter

[ryanolden]

Rachel had a good firm grip on the cyclic, very experienced 😊. Brilliant educational video also.

[markbrown]

That is super cool😎 I wished I would have learned how to fly when I was younger. I am almost 70 years old now my dad‘s cousin lived in Oregon and owned a mooney super 21. My dad‘s cousin was a very wealthy man. He owned logging trucks and also worked on Peter Green. Damn he had plenty of dynamite ha ha he wanted to teach me how to fly and boy did. I want to learn, but my mom was always afraid of flying, and she convinced my dad not to let me learn kind of broke my heart, I had to find a new hobby. I have a safe hobby I’m a solo instrumental guitarist, but I sure wished I would’ve learned how to fly too late now, but I sure enjoy it when I can go up a great video I wish that beautiful lady all the luck in the world. I hope she learns how to fly, especially a helicopter there are not easy I’ve been told have a great day. I love this video.😆😁😎🎸

[zeusjuice]

I’ve flown on several orientation flights on both fixed n rotary at different schools.. this instructor is best I’ve seen so far.
V comprehensive and clear. Even the rt with atc was easy to understand.. helicopters r difficult to fly but a lot of fun..
His students are lucky to hv him as their instructor…

[MrRonan]

Fantastic video. i hope she keeps going with it.good luck!,

[ShoestringMedia]

Very nice video. Audio and camera positions are superb. Good luck to Rachel if she continues with the PPL (H). Please keep the videos coming.