Sport Flight Instructor Helicopter - Simplified Flight Controls › VIII. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds › Task E. Rolling Takeoff (Wheel-Type Landing Gear)

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Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 9-12
Chapter 9: Basic Flight Maneuvers › Normal Takeoff from the Surface › Technique
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 ... surface. Lower the collective to the full down position, and reduce the rpm below operating rpm. Visually clear the area and select terrain features or other objects to aid in maintaining the desired track during takeoff and climb out. Increase…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 11-12
Chapter 11: Aircraft Performance › Takeoff and Landing Performance › Runway Surface and Gradient
Runway Surface and Gradient Runway conditions affect takeoff and landing performance. Typically, performance chart information assumes paved, level, smooth, and dry runway surfaces. Since no two runways are alike, the runway surface differs from one runway to another, as does ... tires is referred to as braking effectiveness. Ensure that runways are adequate in length for takeoff acceleration and landing deceleration when less than ideal surface conditions are being reported…
Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 10-3
Chapter 10: Advanced Flight Maneuvers › Running/Rolling Takeoff
takeoff from a hover. Avoid a running/ rolling maneuver if there is not sufficient power to hover, at least momentarily. If the helicopter cannot be hovered, its performance is unpredictable. If the helicopter cannot be raised off the surface ... conditions to improve or off-load some of the weight. To accomplish a safe running or rolling takeoff, the surface area must be of sufficient length and smoothness, and there cannot be any barriers in the flightpath to interfere with…
Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 11-11
Chapter 11: Helicopter Emergencies and Hazards › Dynamic Rollover
helicopter is susceptible to a lateral rolling tendency, called dynamic rollover, when it is in contact with the surface during takeoffs or landings. For dynamic rollover to occur, some factor must first cause the helicopter to roll or pivot around…
Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 9-13
Chapter 9: Basic Flight Maneuvers › Crosswind Considerations During Takeoffs
landing considerations. 3. 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…
14 CFR Part 91 — General Operating and Flight Rules Open
14 CFR § 91.535 Stowage of food, beverage, and passenger service equipment during aircraft movement on the surface, takeoff, and landing.
Stowage of food, beverage, and passenger service equipment during aircraft movement on the surface, takeoff, and landing. (a) No operator may move an aircraft on the surface, take off, or land when any food, beverage, or tableware furnished…