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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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 Class. Know your night requirements. Get those simple things right, and you’ll earn instant credibility with your examiner. 🚁 Your Free H.O.G.S. Resources to Master the Basics The best way to…
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 clarity, and emotional control. If you’re exhausted, you’re not learning — you’re surviving. So cut the unnecessary flying, focus on quality over quantity, and train like a pro. Because on check ride…
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 videos, and the tools that have helped thousands of pilots worldwide pass their check rides with confidence. And while you’re getting your logbook in order, grab the free tools every pilot should have…
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 the examiner asked something simple like, “Where do you find currency requirements?” Guess who leaves with a temporary airman certificate — and who leaves with homework? The takeaway? Don’t just own a…
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 shows up everywhere else — in your flying, your confidence, and your decision-making. If you’re training, start now. When you preflight, commit fully. When someone else is, give them space. Because…
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 hangar next to you, only without him drinking all the coffee. ☕ It’s free. It’s instant. And it’s freakishly good. 👉 Try it now: AskHogs.com 👉 Check out full training courses: HelicopterGround.com
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 quickly things can go wrong in the wrong hands. So, never take your hand off the collective… Except when you should. And when you do, make sure it’s for the right reasons. 📘 Free Helicopter Training…
Repetition Builds Real Instructors At 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 effective instructor, commit to doing the work. Write it. Say it out loud. Explain it to someone else. Repetition is how instructors are made — and it’s the only way to master the FOI. Free Tools to Help…
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 the right way: 📘 Private Pilot 101 – A Helicopter Training Blueprint The book that lays out the fundamentals every pilot (and future instructor) should master before teaching others. 📕 Top 10…
The Basics Never Go Away Every 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 check-ride. Forget it, and you’re setting yourself up for a preventable disaster. So before your next check-ride, grab your ACS, flip to that back page, and go through it line by line. It’s not just about…
