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• Helicopter Flying Handbookp. 9-15
  Chapter 9: Basic Flight Maneuvers › Common Errors › S-Turns

  Improper correction for wind drift. 5. Failure to maintain selected altitude and airspeed. 6. Selection of a ground reference with no suitable emergency landing area within gliding distance. 7. Not flying a course parallel to the intended area (e.g., traffic…

• Helicopter Flying Handbookp. 12-8
  Chapter 12: Night Operations › Night Flight › Takeoff

  difficult to see if taking off from an unlighted area. Once a suitable takeoff path is chosen, select a point down the takeoff path to use for directional reference. The landing light should be positioned in order to illuminate ... outside visual references after becoming airborne. This is particularly true at small airports and off-airport landing sites located in sparsely populated areas. To compensate for the lack of outside references, use the available flight instruments as an aid. Check…

• Helicopter Flying Handbookp. 12-9
  Chapter 12: Night Operations › Night Flight › En Route Procedures

  route of flight be selected that is within reach of an airport, or any safe landing site. It is also recommended that pilots fly as close as possible to a populated or lighted area, such as a highway or town ... also makes navigation a lot easier. A course comprised of a series of slight zigzags to stay close to suitable landing sites and well-lit areas, only adds a little more time and distance to an otherwise straight course…

• Helicopter Flying Handbookp. 9-16
  Chapter 9: Basic Flight Maneuvers › Ground Reference Maneuvers › Technique

  point selected for turns should be prominent and easily distinguishable, yet small enough to present a precise reference. Isolated trees, crossroads, or other similar small landmarks are usually suitable. The point should be in an area away from communities, livestock ... people on the ground to prevent possible annoyance or hazard to others. Additionally, the area should be clear and suitable for any emergency landings should they be required…

• Helicopter Flying Handbookp. 10-10
  Chapter 10: Advanced Flight Maneuvers › Confined Area Operations › Approach

  speed to the best possible advantage. Keep in mind areas suitable for forced landing. It may be necessary to choose a crosswind approach that is over an open area, then one directly into the wind that is over trees ... steeper than necessary to clear any barrier with the tail rotor in the approach path and still land on the selected spot. The angle of climb on takeoff should be normal, or not steeper than necessary to clear any barrier…