Yup, and it is required for the helicopter PPL. Both no pedals, and stuck pedals, and generally right through to a landing that way. I have been amazed at the demonstrations of skill and finesse in this regard shown to me by instructors.
How are things going for you Pilot DAR?
For me life is gradually returning to some semblance of normal since Pene passed away in the fall of 2010.
The Cub project I had in my garage has not progressed very much since you were here, but I am finally going to finish it now.
With regard to the discussion here I decided to comment because of the above comment by you, as it in my opinion addresses the difference in the quality of flying instruction in the world of rotary wing flying compared to fixed wing flying.
Looking back on my career it was my experience that the quality of instruction in the rotary wing sector was better because the experience level of rotary wing instructors was far higher than in the fixed wing world....I don't recall knowing any rotary wing instructors who were teaching students without having any experience flying commercially before they became instructors.
Do you know any?
Chuck Ellsworth.