Flight Instructor for Rotorcraft Category Helicopter Rating › VII. Hovering Maneuvers › Task E. Slope Operations

HI.VII.E.R1

Risk management

Operations on a slope.

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Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 10-7
Chapter 10: Advanced Flight Maneuvers › Slope Operations
Slope Operations Prior to conducting any slope operations, be thoroughly familiar with the characteristics of dynamic rollover and mast bumping, which are discussed in Chapter 11, Helicopter Emergencies and Hazards. The approach to a slope is similar to the approach ... other landing area. During slope operations, make allowances for wind, barriers, and forced landing sites in case of engine failure. Since the slope may constitute an obstruction to wind passage, anticipate turbulence and downdrafts. Slope Landing A pilot usually lands…
Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 10-8
Chapter 10: Advanced Flight Maneuvers › Slope Operations › Technique
Slope Takeoff A slope takeoff is basically the reverse of a slope…
Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 11-13
Chapter 11: Helicopter Emergencies and Hazards › Dynamic Rollover › Slope Takeoffs and Landings
Slope Takeoffs and Landings During slope operations, excessive application of cyclic control into the slope, together with excessive collective pitch control, can result in the downslope skid or landing wheel rising sufficiently to exceed lateral cyclic control limits…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 1-13
Chapter 1: Introduction To Flying › The Role of the FAA › Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs)
proximity of the President and other parties • 14 CFR part 139 certificated airport condition changes • Snow conditions affecting glide slope operation • Air defense emergencies • Emergency flight rules • Substitute airway routes • Special data • U.S. Government charting corrections • Laser activity NOTAM Composition…