FH.X.A.K2
KnowledgeEffects of atmospheric conditions on a rapid deceleration/quick stop.
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- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- Chapter 11: Helicopter Emergencies and Hazards › System Malfunctions › Loss of Tail Rotor Effectiveness (LTE)
around is required, increasing the collective too much or too rapidly with airspeeds below translational lift may cause a rapid spinning to the right. Once the helicopter has landed and is sliding/rolling to a stop, the heading can be controlled ... throttle may be decreased as well if it is not already at flight idle. Loss of Tail Rotor Effectiveness (LTE) Loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE) or an unanticipated yaw is defined as an uncommanded, rapid yaw towards the advancing…
- Chapter 11: Helicopter Emergencies and Hazards › Low-G Conditions and Mast Bumping
accident sequence may be extremely rapid, and the energy and inertia in the rotor system can sever the mast or allow rotor blades to strike the tail or other portions of the helicopter. Figure 11-8. Result of improper corrective ... action in a low-G condition. Turbulence, especially severe downdrafts, can also cause a low-G condition and, when combined with high airspeed, may lead to mast bumping. Typically, helicopters handle turbulence better than a light airplane due to smaller…
- Pilot/Controller Glossary › S
verbally reported altitude varies by 300 feet or more from the automatic altitude report. (See ALTITUDE READOUT.) (See TRANSPONDER.) STOP AND GO- A procedure wherein an aircraft will land, make a complete stop on the runway, and then commence ... takeoff from that point. (See LOW APPROACH.) (See OPTION APPROACH.) STOP BURST- (See STOP STREAM.) STOP BUZZER- (See STOP STREAM.) STOP SQUAWK (Mode or Code)- Used by ATC to instruct a pilot to stop transponder and ADS-B transmissions…