Episode #125 - 17,000 hour Flight Instructor: Simon Jones - The Helicopter Podcast

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In this episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider
talks with Simon Jones, founder of Advanced Flight and a top-tier
helicopter instructor at the Robinson Helicopter factory. With
over 17,000 hours of flight time, including over 12,000 hours
teaching in the Robinson R44, Simon's name is known far and wide
through the industry.

They explore a range of topics—from advanced maneuvers like
autorotations and recovery techniques to the evolution of flight
training and safety innovations. Simon shares insights on
simplifying complex skills, as well as the reliability of
Robinson helicopters and the impact of their new horizontal
stabilizer. The discussion covers instructor challenges, the need
for continuous learning, and tailoring training to individual
pilots.

For an in-depth look at mastering helicopter flight and flight
instruction, join Halsey and Simon for this insightful episode of
The Helicopter Podcast!

Thank you to our sponsors Robinson Helicopter, Hillsboro Heli
Academy and Airbus.