Flying an Instrument approach in a helicopter

Join us for a flight in a eurocopter EC135 for an IFR flight and instrument approach to Cardiff airport, in the United Kingdom. We look at what you need to be able to fly in clouds, types of approach and a brief overview of an approach plate.
Chapter:
0:00 introduction
0:11 what is an instrument approach
1:06 hazardous weather conditions
1:39 precision vs non precision approach
3:35 Cardiff approach and cloud break
5:33 missed approach point and go around
6:17 approach plate overview
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Note this video is for entertainment purposes only - seek formal flight instruction - flying on instruments is a perishable skill that must be regularly trained for!
Approach plates copyright of gcap limited and are not to be used for navigation purposes !

[@Labroke]

Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@acblaze3116]

I’m getting ready for my instrument training after recently getting my PPL for helicopters. I appreciate this video a lot. It is really helping me simplify information and put the basics together.

[@ABHelicopters]

I am glad to hear that the video was useful for you ! Please feel free to ask away any questions you have !

[@ABHelicopters]

and congratulations on your ppl

[@maddylovett3735]

Thanks for sharing - great video !

[@capt.imanuddinyunusshmh.6549]

This is perfect video for Helicopter.. Really appreciated

[@ABHelicopters]

I am really glad to hear you enjoyed it and found it relevant

[@capt.imanuddinyunusshmh.6549]

Thanks a lot

[@yvonnebrandt1297]

Very informative video!

[@nizza594]

Hi Andrew, did you ever get around to following this video with any more IR related stuff? Looking forward to it!

[@ABHelicopters]

Hi Neil, afraid not just yet? Any ideas on what you would like to know more about in the video? Im about 80% done on a video on flight simulation which should be finished soon!

[@nizza594]

@@ABHelicopters Hi Andrew! Excellent, will look forward to that one! I’d really enjoy a video about the different types of instrument approaches, I.e. ILS, NDB, RNAV etc… also maybe something specifically about the helicopter IR training course and what’s involved in that or if you have any experience of job interviews where you have been put in the simulator and expected to perform a specific task?
Many Thanks as always!

[@Kris-ru5ue]

Hard to understand what hes saying so fast and quiet.

[@ABHelicopters]

Thanks for the feedback, I’ll slow down and speak louder next time !