Commercial Pilot for Rotorcraft Category Helicopter Rating › IX. Special Operations › Task A. Confined Area Operations

CH.IX.A.R5

Risk management

Forced landing during the maneuver.

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Risk Management Handbook p. 3-1
Chapter 3: Identifying Hazards & Associated Risks › Why Hazards Result in Aviation Accidents
engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot’s loss of control after performing an evasive maneuver to avoid trees during a forced landing at night. Factors related to the accident were a rough running engine and the pilots inability…
Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 10-10
Chapter 10: Advanced Flight Maneuvers › Confined Area Operations › Approach
Fixing the departure azimuth or heading on the compass is a good…
Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 10-9
Chapter 10: Advanced Flight Maneuvers › Confined Area Operations
Generally, takeoffs and landings should be made into the wind to obtain…
Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 10-2
Chapter 10: Advanced Flight Maneuvers › Reconnaissance Procedures › High Reconnaissance
the landing area, approach and departure axes, and obstacles for both the…
Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 10-11
Chapter 10: Advanced Flight Maneuvers › Pinnacle and Ridgeline Operations › Approach and Landing
If downdrafts are encountered, it may become necessary to make an immediate…
Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 10-10
Chapter 10: Advanced Flight Maneuvers › Confined Area Operations › Common Errors
Under certain conditions, sideward flight to the takeoff position may be preferred…