Arcus video guides
A closer look before you fly. A careful pre-flight inspection is an essential part of every flight. These visual guides highlight the principal areas considered during inspections on three aircraft types flown at Arcus: the R22, R44 and Bell 206 JetRanger.
These videos are provided as training and familiarisation aids only. They are not exhaustive and do not replace the current Pilot’s Operating Handbook or Aircraft Flight Manual, the approved checklist, aircraft-specific documentation, applicable regulations, or instruction from a suitably qualified flight instructor.
Procedures and equipment may vary between individual aircraft. If in doubt, stop and seek qualified advice before flight.
A visual walk-through of the principal cockpit, airframe, rotor, engine and security checks considered before flight in the R22.
A visual guide to the principal cockpit, airframe, rotor, engine and security checks considered before operating the R44.
A visual overview of the principal airframe, rotor, transmission, engine and security checks considered before operating the Bell 206 JetRanger.
Additional external resource
For pilots looking for a more detailed visual walkthrough, this 35-minute external video shows a Bell JetRanger pre-flight inspection in greater depth.
Jet Ranger Preflight by William Wesson · 35 minutes 17 seconds · YouTube. Not produced by or affiliated with Arcus Helicopters.
A reminder: these guides are familiarisation aids, not a checklist and not a substitute for the aircraft’s own documentation or for qualified instruction. If in doubt, stop and seek advice before flight.
Use these alongside your training
Preflight checks become most valuable when they are practised consistently and understood in the context of the individual aircraft. Arcus instructors can help pilots build a structured routine, understand what they are looking for and know when a finding needs further investigation.
Questions about a check?
If something on an aircraft does not look right, stop and ask. The Arcus team would always rather take the call.