The Final Approach Course Advantage
At H.O.G.S., we’ve run 30 check-rides in 30 months. Every single one revealed a new lesson, a new mistake, or a new technique worth sharing. That’s why we created this series—to help you avoid these pitfalls before you sit down with the examiner.
When you book a Final Approach Course, you get:
- 🚁 One or two students at a time, max.
- ✅ Instructors focused 100% on your finish-up.
- 📝 Full ACS prep, including paperwork checks.
- 👨✈️ An examiner we’ve trusted for 25+ years.
And the best part? October openings are available right now.
👉 Call or text Heather at (574) 767-1797 or visit FinalApproachCourse.com to grab a spot.
Free Resources
- 📘 Download the Maneuver Guide — a free PDF built from the Helicopter Flying Handbook.
- 🤖 AskHogs.com — Kenny’s AI clone, available 24/7 for all your helicopter training questions.
- 🎓 Free 24-Hour Test Flight — explore any membership risk-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Takeaway
Pulling the collective to your armpit may sound like “max performance,” but it’s a max error. It kills RPM, kills climb, and could cause a fatal accident.
The pilots who pass check-rides—and stay safe in the real world—are the ones who train smarter, not harder. Todd’s story proves it: mistakes can become lessons, and lessons can save lives.
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