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• Helicopter Flying Handbookp. 9-13
  Chapter 9: Basic Flight Maneuvers › Crosswind Considerations During Takeoffs

  Application of the collective that is too abrupt when departing the surface, causing rpm and heading control errors. Crosswind Considerations During Takeoffs If the takeoff is made during crosswind conditions, the helicopter is flown in a slip during the early ... tilted into the wind so that the sideward movement of the helicopter is just enough to counteract the crosswind effect. To prevent the nose from turning in the direction of the rotor tilt, it is necessary to increase the antitorque…

• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledgep. 2-8
  Chapter 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making › Mitigating Risk › The PAVE Checklist

  that individual pilot’s current level of experience and proficiency. For example, the aircraft may have a maximum crosswind component of 15 knots listed in the aircraft flight manual (AFM), and the pilot has experience with 10 knots of direct ... crosswind. It could be unsafe to exceed a 10 knot crosswind component without additional training. Therefore, the 10 knot crosswind experience level is that pilot’s personal limitation until additional training with a certificated flight instructor (CFI) provides the pilot…

• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledgep. 11-25
  Chapter 11: Aircraft Performance › Performance Charts › Sample Problem 10

  Crosswind and Headwind Component Chart Every aircraft is tested according to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations prior to certification. The aircraft is tested by a pilot with average piloting skills in 90° crosswinds with a velocity ... stalling speed of the aircraft is 45 knots, it must be capable of landing in a 9-knot, 90° crosswind. The maximum demonstrated crosswind component is published in the AFM/POH. The crosswind and headwind component chart allows for figuring…

• Helicopter Flying Handbookp. 9-20
  Chapter 9: Basic Flight Maneuvers › Common Errors › Crosswind During Approaches

  with direction of travel at touchdown. Any movement or misalignment of the skids or gear can induce dynamic rollover Crosswind During Approaches During a crosswind approach, crab into the wind. At approximately 50-100 feet of altitude, use a slip ... helicopter and wind drift counteracts each other. Maintain the heading and ground track with the antitorque pedals. Under crosswind approaches, ground track is always controlled by the cyclic movement. The heading of the helicopter in hovering maneuvers is always controlled…

• Aeronautical Information Manualp. PCG T-9
  Pilot/Controller Glossary › T

  extension of departure and is used when issuing control instructions for separation, spacing or sequencing. b. Crosswind Leg- A flight path at right angles to the landing runway off its upwind end. c. Downwind Leg- A flight path parallel ... landing runway in the direction opposite to landing. The downwind leg normally extends between the crosswind leg and the base leg. d. Base Leg- A flight path at right angles to the landing runway off its approach end. The base…

• Helicopter Flying Handbookp. 10-10
  Chapter 10: Advanced Flight Maneuvers › Confined Area Operations › Approach

  best possible advantage. Keep in mind areas suitable for forced landing. It may be necessary to choose a crosswind approach that is over an open area, then one directly into the wind that is over trees. If these conditions exist ... consider the possibility of making the initial phase of the approach crosswind over the open area and then turning into the wind for the final portion of the approach. Always operate the helicopter as close to its normal capabilities…