Helicopter Online Ground School Podcast

When Rich came to H.O.G.S. for his CFI add-on, he immediately stood out. A retired airline captain with over 26,000 hours, he carried himself with calm confidence. During his very first Zoom session, he offered to teach the S-bar maneuver off the cuff — and delivered a polished 45-minute lesson like it was second nature.That kind of preparation and professionalism left an impression. Rich showed what it looks like when a pilot arrives fully ready, not just in the helicopter but in every detail.Unfortunately, many applicants don’t show up that way. And one of the biggest problem areas? Logbooks.A Viewer Question Worth SharingRecently, a pilot asked:“I’ve been duplicating my paper logbook electronically as a backup. Do examiners accept electronic copies or printouts? They won’t have the instructor’s signature — could that be an issue?”The answer is simple: yes, it’s an issue.If your logbook doesn’t clearly show instructor signatures for dual flights and endorsements, it will not be accepted for a check-ride.The