The Pilot Project Podcast

Episode 4: The Teacher: Part 3 - Phase III Helicopter Flight Training and the Bell 206 and Bell 412 - Vic

Jan 3, 2023

41:00

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Lessons Learned from a Modern Conflict

00:45

Introduction

3min

The Best Summer of My Life

2min

How to Succeed in Primary Flight Training

2min

How to Be a Successful Search and Rescue Pilot

2min

How to Fly a Commercial Multi-Ifr

2min

How to Be a Successful Helicopter Pilot

3min

VIX Time as an Instructor

2min

The Importance of Being a Good Instructor

3min

The Importance of Mentorship in Pilot Training

5min

10.

The Benefits of a Stronger Training System

2min

11.

The Importance of Mental Performance Coaching in Aviation Training

2min

12.

The Challenges of Starting a Phase Three Hebo Instructor Job

2min

13.

The Importance of Stability in Helicopter Flying

2min

14.

The Importance of Tactics in the Ukraine, Russia Conflict

2min

15.

The Importance of a Short Memory on a Flight

2min

16.

How to Be a Good Pilot

2min

17.

How to Be a Better Pilot

2min

18.

How to Succeed as a Multi Engine Pilot

3min

What does it take to make it through Phase III Helicopter flight training in the RCAF? Phase III Helo instructor Vic Weston shares his experiences with us and talks about what he thinks makes a great helicopter pilot.

Vic flew as a Bell 412 pilot in Combat Support role in Cold Lake, Alberta as well as in Goose Bay, Labrador. He now teaches at 3 Canadian Forces Flight Training School.

Vic will talk about his passion for flying, why he loves to teach and what he thinks it takes to thrive in your flying career and life!

3CFFTS website (KF Aero, the contracted company)