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• Helicopter Flying Handbookp. 10-4
  Chapter 10: Advanced Flight Maneuvers › Rapid Deceleration or Quick Stop › Technique

  into account the overall length of the helicopter and its height/velocity diagram. Even though the maneuver is called a rapid deceleration or quick stop, it is performed slowly and smoothly with the primary emphasis on coordination. During training, always perform ... should be low enough that the helicopter can be brought to a hover during the recovery. Figure 10-3. Rapid deceleration or quick stop…

• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledgep. 14-19
  Chapter 14: Airport Operations › Airport Lighting › Stop Bar Lights

  Stop Bar Lights Stop bar lights, when installed, are used to confirm the ATC clearance to enter or cross the active runway in low visibility conditions (below 1,200 ft Runway Visual Range (RVR)). A stop bar consists ... entire taxiway at the runway holding position, and elevated steady-burning red lights on each side. A controlled stop bar is operated in conjunction with the taxiway centerline lead-on lights which extend from the stop bar toward the runway…

• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledgep. 17-7
  Chapter 17: Aeromedical Factors › Health and Physiological Factors Affecting Pilot Performance › Vestibular Illusions

  being in a level descent. The pilot may pull back on the controls in an attempt to climb or stop the descent. This action tightens the spiral and increases the loss of altitude; this illusion is referred ... lead to a loss of aircraft control. Figure 17-4. Human sensation of angular acceleration. Somatogravic Illusion A rapid acceleration, such as experienced during takeoff, stimulates the otolith organs in the same way as tilting the head backwards. This action…

• Helicopter Flying Handbookp. 10-4
  Chapter 10: Advanced Flight Maneuvers › Running/Rolling Takeoff › Common Errors

  most modern helicopters, the helicopter is very close to, or has exceeded the maximum operating weight for the conditions (i.e., temperature and altitude). The height/velocity parameters should be respected at all times. The helicopter should be flown to a suitable ... align heading and ground track to keep surface friction to a minimum. 2. Attempting to become airborne before obtaining effective translational lift. 3. Using too much forward cyclic during the surface run. 4. Lowering the nose too much after becoming…

• Helicopter Flying Handbookp. 13-3
  Chapter 13: Effective Aeronautical Decision-Making › Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM) › Scenario

  about to end, the pilot based his time required to complete the flight on ideal conditions, and did not take into consideration the possibility of delays. This led to a feeling of being time limited. Even after determining the landing ... determination to continue. After landing, and waiting 30 minutes longer than planned, the pilot observed the outer effects of the thunderstorm, yet still attempted to depart. The pilot dispelled any available options by thinking the only option…

• Airplane Flying Handbookp. 18-3
  Chapter 18: Emergency Procedures › Basic Safety Concepts › General

  instinctively—and correctly—look for the largest available flat and open field for an emergency landing. Actually, very little stopping distance is required if the speed can be dissipated uniformly; that is, if the deceleration forces can be spread evenly ... available distance. This concept is designed into the arresting gear of aircraft carriers that provides a nearly constant stopping force from the moment of hookup. The typical light airplane is designed to provide protection in crash landings that expose…