Sport Flight Instructor Helicopter - Simplified Flight Controls › VII. Hovering Maneuvers › Task D. Taxiing with Wheel-Type Landing Gear

FH.VII.D.S5

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Properly use cyclic, collective or simplified flight controls, and brakes as applicable to control speed while taxiing.

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Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 9-6
Chapter 9: Basic Flight Maneuvers › Vertical Takeoff to a Hover › Technique
ascent, and the rate of descent are controlled by using the collective. Helicopter position and the direction of travel are controlled by the cyclic. After receiving the proper clearance and ensuring that the area is clear of obstacles…
Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 11-5
Chapter 11: Helicopter Emergencies and Hazards › Autorotation › Technique (How to Practice)
desired groundspeed—usually the lowest possible speed (position 4)—move the cyclic forward to place the helicopter in the proper attitude for landing. This action gives the student an idea of airframe attitude to avoid, because a pilot should never ... more nose-low than that attitude. Limiting the flare to that attitude may result in slightly faster touchdown speeds but will eliminate the possibility of tail rotor impact on level surfaces. The landing gear height at this time should…
Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 8-6
Chapter 9: Basic Flight Maneuvers
proper rotations per minute (rpm), there is no differentiation between those helicopters with a governor and those without. In a sense, the governor is doing the work for you. In addition, instead of using the terms “collective pitch control” and “cyclic pitch control” throughout the chapter, these controls are referred to as just “collective” and “cyclic…
Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 9-11
Chapter 9: Basic Flight Maneuvers › Taxiing › Technique
increase the collective as necessary to stop descent at hover altitude (much like a quick stop maneuver (see page 10-4)). Common Errors 1. Improper use of cyclic. 2. Failure to use antitorque pedals for heading control. Common Errors ... Erratic movement of the cyclic, resulting in improper airspeed control and erratic movement over the surface. 2. Failure to use proper antitorque pedal control, resulting in excessive heading change. 3. Failure to maintain desired altitude. 4. Failure…
Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 10-8
Chapter 10: Advanced Flight Maneuvers › Slope Operations › Technique
drifting tendency when determining landing direction. After the downslope skid is on the surface, reduce the collective to full down, and neutralize the cyclic and pedals (frame 4). Normal operating rpm should be maintained until the full weight ... takeoff in case the helicopter starts sliding down the slope. Use antitorque pedals as necessary throughout the landing for heading control. Before reducing the rpm, move the cyclic control as necessary to check that the helicopter is firmly…
Instrument Flying Handbook p. 8-3
Chapter 8: Helicopter Attitude Instrument Flying › Instrument Flight › Aircraft Control
changes. The proper adjustment of collective pitch and cyclic friction helps a pilot relax during instrument flight. Friction should be adjusted to minimize overcontrolling and to prevent creeping, but not applied to such a degree that control movement ... instrument flight contain stability augmentation systems or an autopilot to help relieve pilot workload. Straight-and-Level Flight Straight-and-level unaccelerated flight consists of maintaining the desired altitude, heading, airspeed, and pedal trim. Pitch Control The pitch attitude…