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Sources
All material below was synthesized from CFI/CFII teaching notes, flight-school guidance, the R22 POH, and pilot reports. Read the originals for full context.
- P. Greenspun, Teaching Hovering (East Coast Aero Club senior CFI) - lists bracing the forearm on the thigh as the first step in teaching the cyclic. philip.greenspun.com/flying/teaching-hovering
- P. Greenspun, Helicopter Teaching In-flight (R22/R44 maneuver wording). philip.greenspun.com/flying/helicopter-teaching-inflight
- M. Langer, An Eclectic Mind - Want to Learn How to Hover? (commercial R44 pilot) - do not straight-arm; rest the forearm on the leg. aneclecticmind.com
- Anthelion Helicopters, Tips for Learning How to Hover - light grip, look well ahead, isolate controls. anthelionhelicopters.com
- Pilot Institute, Helicopter Controls and Learning to Hover - PIO, sensitivity, attitude flying. pilotinstitute.com/helicopter-controls
- PPRuNe Rotorheads, Learning to hover - wrist on knee, caress the cyclic, light finger grip. pprune.org
- Specialized Helicopters, R22 Maneuver Guide - hover/takeoff/turn references. r22r44.com
- Robinson R22 POH, Section 7 - cyclic grip angle is mechanically adjustable fore/aft for hand comfort.
- P. Greenspun, Bell 505 review; Vertical Mag, Back in the Game; Helipaddy, Bell 505 profile - hydraulic controls, 206L-4 rotor, GFC 600H / ESP. greenspun.com/flying/bell-505
Compiled for 6JJ. Verify all technique against your own CFI and your aircraft. This is a study aid, not a POH.