This manual is not intended to be a definitive guide to basic helciopter instruction.   It has been written with the intention of supplying the helicopter flying instructor with a ‘general reference guide’ to the pre-flight briefings and air exercises required by students undergoing PPL(H) helicopter training. As such it is intended to complement the guidelines as laid out within CAP 421.   Whilst a majority of the information and topics covered within this manual will apply to helicopters in general, it is aimed in particular at the Robinson R22 Helicopter.           Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy and correctness throughout this manual it is possible that there may be inaccuracies or that the information contained may be subject to misinterpretation. Any constructive feedback, comments or queries in relation to this manual will be welcomed and should be forwarded to R & K Aviation Ltd     All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of R & K Aviation Ltd.   This publication shall not, by way of trade or otherwise, be lent, resold, hired out or otherwise circulated without the consent of R & K Aviation Ltd.   Edition 1 - © R & K Aviation Ltd 1998