This exercise should be performed at eye level, or slightly below.

There are four variations on this exercise:

The first two are easier because the pirouette goes with the travel direction, so they should be mastered first.

For nonmicro helis, these should be done with about a 4 second pirouette in a 20-30 ft circle.

For micro helis, these should be done with about a 4 second pirouette in about a 10 ft circle.

When attempting this exercise, do not bank too much, because this increases the risk of hitting the tail boom on the ground.