Sport Flight Instructor Helicopter - Simplified Flight Controls › VIII. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds › Task G. Go-Around

FH.VIII.G.S1

Skill

Make a timely decision to discontinue the approach or at the direction of the evaluator.

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Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 9-11
Chapter 9: Techniques of Flight Instruction › Assessment of Piloting Ability › Demonstrated Ability
determines a task needs reteaching, the instructor demonstrates the maneuver, allows the learner to practice the maneuver under direction, and finally evaluates learner accomplishment by observing the performance. Demonstrated Ability Assessment of demonstrated ability during flight instruction must be based…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 2-26
Chapter 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making › RISK › Automation
have less “stick-and-rudder” proficiency when those skills were needed to manually resume direct control of the aircraft. A major study was conducted to evaluate the performance of two groups of pilots. The control group was composed of pilots…
Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 9-20
Chapter 9: Basic Flight Maneuvers › Go-Around
landing is discontinued. A go-around may be necessary when: • Instructed by the control tower. • Traffic conflict occurs. • The helicopter is in a position from which it is not safe to continue the approach. Any time an approach is uncomfortable ... incorrect, or potentially dangerous, abandon the approach. The decision to make a go-around should be positive and initiated before a critical situation develops. When the decision is made, carry it out without hesitation. In most cases, when initiating…
Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 10-2
Chapter 10: Advanced Flight Maneuvers › Reconnaissance Procedures › Ground Reconnaissance
obstacles. Sometimes it is better to pick a path over shorter obstacles than to take off directly into the wind. Also evaluate the shape of the area so that a path can be chosen that will provide you the most…
Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 2-15
Chapter 2: Human Behavior › Learner Emotional Reactions › Abnormal Reactions to Stress
evaluation. ⦁ Inappropriate reactions, such as extreme over-cooperation, painstaking self-control, inappropriate laughter or singing, and very rapid changes in emotions. ⦁ Marked changes in mood on different lessons, such as excellent morale followed by deep depression. ⦁ Severe anger directed toward…
Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 9-11
Chapter 9: Techniques of Flight Instruction › Assessment of Piloting Ability
work or build. An assessment should provide direction and guidance to raise the level of performance. Learners must understand the purpose of the assessment; otherwise, they will be unlikely to accept the evaluation offered and little improvement will result. There…