Helicopter Instructor's Handbook. By: Federal Aviation Administration

It is the helicopter instructor's responsibility to discuss the overall purpose of flight training with the student. Explain that the goal of flight training is the acquisition and honing of basic airmanship skills that provide the student with: * An understanding of the principles of flight. * The ability to safely operate a helicopter with competence and precision both on the ground and in the air. * The knowledge required to exercise sound judgment when making decisions affecting operational safety and efficiency.