Title:
Cyclic Back - It Could Save Your Life
Topic:
Mastering Aft Cyclic for Helicopter Control and Safety
Date and Time:
Saturday, June 27, 2026, starting at 17:00 Pacific Daylight Time (18:00 MDT; 19:00 CDT; 20:00 EDT; 14:00 HST; 16:00 AKDT; 17:00 Arizona; Sunday, June 28, 2026 00:00 GMT)
Speaker(s):
Special Guest Pete Gillies, John Ledrew, Michael Triana hosted by Jay Lugo
Brief Description:
“Cyclic Back: It Could Save Your Life” examines proper aft cyclic use in helicopter operations and its impact on aircraft attitude, stability, and energy state. The webinar highlights how improper or abrupt aft cyclic inputs can contribute to loss of control during critical phases of flight, including hover, takeoff, landing, and transition. Emphasis is placed on coordinated control techniques, common pilot errors, and practical strategies to improve safety and handling precision.
Select Number:
SO15144949
Seating:
Check Additional event Information below for possible registration requirements.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
Orlando FSDO FAA Safety Team
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Pete Gillies was the long time Chief Pilot at Western Helicopters in California, USA. He was honored at Verticon '26 with the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his piloting skill in helicopters, innovation & countless hours of given instruction. He is also a regular contributor to the industry’s leading helicopter publications and a distinguished speaker at events for professional helicopter pilots and the industry at large. He is sought after as an expert witness and for challenging wire pulling, external load and mountain flying operations.
Credit Applicability:
½ Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 2
½ Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
NPP25, 44, 53/54, 63 et al
National Project:
Helicopter Safety Outreach
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