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Helicopter Ground Operations and Preflight Safety | FAA Decoded Podcast #15
Welcome to Episode 15 of FAA Decoded! In this 21-minute episode, we’re focusing on a vital aspect of helicopte…
Helicopter Weight and Balance Fundamentals | FAA Decoded Podcast #14
Welcome to Episode 14 of FAA Decoded! In this 20-minute episode, we dive into a critical topic for every helicopter p…
Robinson R22 or Guimbal Cabri G2: Which Helicopter is Better for Flight Schools? | FAA Decoded Podcast #13
Welcome to Episode 13 of FAA Decoded! In this 20-minute episode, we tackle one …
Bose A30 vs Lightspeed Delta Zulu Headset Comparison | FAA Decoded Podcast #12
Welcome to Episode 12 of FAA Decoded, where we take a deep 21-minute dive into a head-to-head comparison of…
Helicopter Flight Controls: Collective, Cyclic, and Pedals | FAA Decoded Podcast #11
Welcome to Episode 11 of FAA Decoded, where we break down the essentials of helicopter flight control…
Airbus H140: Bridging the Light Twin Helicopter Gap | FAA Decoded Podcast #10
Welcome to Episode 10 of FAA Decoded, where we explore Airbus Helicopters’ latest innovation, the H140, unve…
Aeromedical Factors for Pilots: Staying Fit to Fly | FAA Decoded Podcast #9
Welcome to Episode 9 of FAA Decoded, where we explore the critical aeromedical factors that keep pilots safe i…
Tragedy Over the Potomac: Analyzing the DCA Midair Collision | FAA Decoded Podcast #7
Welcome to Episode 7 of FAA Decoded, where we examine the devastating midair collision between a PSA…
Robinson R88: Unveiling a New Era in Helicopters | FAA Decoded Podcast #8
Welcome to Episode 8 of FAA Decoded, where we explore the groundbreaking unveiling of the Robinson R88, the larg…
Weather Wisdom for Pilots: Decoding Aviation Weather Theory | FAA Decoded Podcast #6
Welcome to Episode 6 of FAA Decoded, where we unravel the essentials of aviation weather theory to em…
Mastering Aeronautical Decision-Making: Safety in the Skies | FAA Decoded Podcast #5
Welcome to Episode 5 of FAA Decoded, where we dive into the critical world of Aeronautical Decision-M…
From Birdmen to FAA: The Evolution of Flight and Aviation Regulation | FAA Decoded Podcast #3
Welcome to Episode 3 of FAA Decoded, where we embark on an exciting journey through the hist…
Understanding Airspace: Regulations and Operations | FAA Decoded Podcast #1
Welcome to the inaugural episode of FAA Decoded! In this podcast, we dive deep into the fascinating world of a…
Mastering the Skies: Principles of Flight Explained | FAA Decoded Podcast #4
Welcome to Episode 4 of FAA Decoded, where we unravel the science behind flight in this deep dive into the Pr…
Helicopter Overview: History, Components, Flight Controls, and Theory | FAA Decoded Podcast #2
In this episode of FAA Decoded, we take to the skies with a deep dive into the world of hel…