Commercial Pilot for Rotorcraft Category Helicopter Rating › V. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds › Task E. Rolling Takeoff (Wheel-Type Landing Gear)

CH.V.E.S8

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Transition to a normal climb airspeed, ±5 knots, and set appropriate power.

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 8-9
Chapter 8: Flight Instruments › Airspeed Indicator Markings
most aircraft, this is the power-off stall speed at the maximum takeoff weight in the clean configuration (gear up, if retractable, and flaps up). • Upper limit of green arc (VN0)—the maximum structural cruising speed. Do not exceed this ... never exceed speed. Operating above this speed is prohibited since it may result in damage or structural failure. Other Airspeed Limitations Some important airspeed limitations are not marked on the face of the ASI, but are found on placards…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 11-12
Chapter 11: Aircraft Performance › Climb Performance Factors › Region of Reversed Command
power required curve represents the speed at which the lowest brake horsepower sustains level flight. This is termed the best endurance airspeed. An airplane performing a low airspeed, high pitch attitude power approach for a short-field landing ... sink rate should develop, it may be possible for the pilot to reduce or stop the descent by applying power. But without further use of power, the airplane would probably stall or be incapable of flaring for the landing. Merely…
Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 9-12
Chapter 9: Basic Flight Maneuvers › Normal Takeoff from the Surface › Technique
Failing to adjust the throttle to maintain proper rpm. 7. Failing to transition to a level crab to maintain ground track. Figure 9-12. The helicopter takes several positions during a normal takeoff from hover. Normal Takeoff from the Surface ... Normal takeoff from the surface is used to move the helicopter from a position on the surface into effective translational lift and a normal climb using a minimum amount of power. If the surface is dusty or covered with loose…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 11-18
Chapter 11: Aircraft Performance › Takeoff and Landing Performance › Landing Performance
could be accepted. There is a light rain and the winds are out of the east at ten knots. The pilot accepts because he or she is approaching the extended centerline of runway 27. The turn is tight ... feet AGL, the pilot is already 1,000 feet down the 3,500 feet runway. The airspeed is still high by about ten percent (should be at 70 knots and is at about 80 knots). The wind of ten knots…
Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 9-12
Chapter 9: Basic Flight Maneuvers › Normal Takeoff from a Hover › Technique
Normal Takeoff from a Hover A normal takeoff from a hover is an orderly transition to forward flight and is executed to increase altitude safely and expeditiously. Before initiating a takeoff, the pilot should ensure that the proper checklist ... been completed and the helicopter systems are within normal limits. During the takeoff, fly a profile that avoids the cross-hatched or shaded areas of the height/velocity diagram. Technique Refer to Figure 9-12 (position 1). Bring the helicopter…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 13-16
Chapter 13: Transition to Multiengine Airplanes › Normal and Crosswind Takeoff and Climb
Most airliners and most turbine-powered airplanes climb out at an attitude that yields best rate of climb (VY) usually utilizing a flight management system (FMS). When to raise the landing gear after takeoff depends on several factors. Normally ... gear should be retracted when there is insufficient runway available for landing and after a positive rate of climb is established as indicated on the altimeter. If an excessive amount of runway is available, it would not be prudent…