Flight Instructor for Rotorcraft Category Helicopter Rating › VIII. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds › Task D. Steep Approach

HI.VIII.D.R3a

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Rejected landing and go-around

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Aeronautical Information Manual p. 5-4-61
Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 4. Arrival Procedures › 5-4-21. Missed Approach
go-around/missed approach procedure without delay and contact ATC when able to do so. Prior to initiating an instrument approach procedure, the pilot should assess the actions to be taken in the event of a balked (rejected) landing beyond…
Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 10-9
Chapter 10: Teaching Practical Risk Management during Flight Instruction › Notes on Instructional Risk Management in the Flight Deck › Managing Risk while Teaching Landings
control or aircraft in the pattern. To avoid this, the instructor should only use concise prompting on approach to landings with the learner. Certain landings present unique risks. The instructor teaches the appropriate pre-landing reconnaissance for unfamiliar landing areas ... uncontrolled fields. During landings in strong winds, the instructor should have the skill sufficient to deal with the wind conditions. During a short-field or confined area landing, certain aircraft may fly at a slower approach speed. The instructor should…
Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 10-6
Chapter 10: Advanced Flight Maneuvers › Shallow Approach and Running/Roll-On Landing
Shallow Approach and Running/Roll-On Landing Use a shallow approach and running landing when a high-density altitude, a high gross weight condition, or some combination thereof, is such that a normal or steep approach cannot be made because of insufficient ... power to hover. [Figure 10-5] To compensate for this lack of power, a shallow approach and running landing makes use of translational lift until surface contact is made. If flying a wheeled helicopter, a roll-on landing…
Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 9-13
Chapter 9: Techniques of Flight Instruction › Assessment of Piloting Ability › Practice Landings
Practice Landings Aircraft speed and control take precedence over other actions during landings and takeoffs. Full stop landings help the learner develop aircraft control, allow for careful checklist use, and allow time for detailed instruction. Instructors should stress touching down ... third of the runway to ensure stopping before the end of the runway. This means teaching learners to go-around if they do not touch down within that distance. Instructors should also stress the need for a go-around…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 9-10
Chapter 9: Approaches and Landings › Go-Arounds (Rejected Landings)
Go-Arounds (Rejected Landings) A go-around is a normal maneuver that is used when approach and landing parameters deviate from expectations or when it is hazardous to continue. Situations such as air traffic control (ATC) requirements, unexpected appearance…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 9-12
Chapter 9: Approaches and Landings › Go-Arounds (Rejected Landings) › Ground Effect
Ground Effect Ground effect is a factor in every landing and every…