HI.XI.A.S9
SkillUse appropriate flight control inputs to cushion the touchdown.
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- Chapter 11: Helicopter Emergencies and Hazards › Autorotation › Common Errors
transition into the descent on entry. 5. Improper use of anti-torque on entry. 6. Failure to establish the appropriate crosswind correction, allowing the aircraft to drift. Failure to maintain coordinated flight through the tum. Failure to maintain rotor ... attitude. 16. Landing with aircraft not aligned with the direction of travel. 17. Insufficient collective cushioning during full autorotations. 18. Abrupt control inputs on touchdown during full autorotations…
- Chapter 11: Helicopter Emergencies and Hazards › Autorotation
provides better understanding of the necessary flight control inputs to achieve the desired airspeed, rotor rpm and autorotation performance, such as the maximum glide or minimum descent airspeed. The decision to use the appropriate airspeed and rotor ... some getting used to. The flare to land at 80 knots indicated airspeed (KIAS) will be significantly greater than that from 55 KIAS. Rotor rpm control is critical at these points to ensure adequate rotor energy for cushioning the landing…
- Chapter 6: Flight Controls › Flight Control Systems › Primary Flight Controls
Flight Control Systems Flight Controls Aircraft flight control systems consist of primary and secondary systems. The ailerons, elevator (or stabilator), and rudder constitute the primary control system and are required to control an aircraft safely during flight. Wing flaps, leading ... edge devices, spoilers, and trim systems constitute the secondary control system and improve the performance characteristics of the airplane or relieve the pilot of excessive control forces. Primary Flight Controls Aircraft control systems are carefully designed to provide adequate responsiveness…
- Chapter 1: Introduction to the Helicopter › Controlling Flight › Throttle
Throttle Helicopter rotors are designed to operate at a specific rpm. Figure 1-11. The throttle control mounted at the end of the collective control. The throttle controls the power produced by the engine, which is connected to the rotor ... maintain enough engine power to keep the rotor rpm within allowable limits to produce enough lift for flight. In single-engine helicopters, if so equipped, the throttle control is typically a twist grip mounted on the collective control…
- Chapter 9: Techniques of Flight Instruction › Positive Exchange of Flight Controls › Procedure
Procedure During flight training, there should always be a clear understanding between learners and flight instructors about who has control of the aircraft. The preflight briefing should include procedures for the exchange of flight controls. A positive three-step process ... exchange of flight controls between pilots is a proven procedure and one that is strongly recommended. When an instructor is teaching a maneuver to a learner, the instructor normally demonstrates the maneuver first, then has the learner follow along…
- Chapter 9: Techniques of Flight Instruction › Postflight Evaluation › First Solo Flight
First Solo Flight During the learner’s first solo flight, the instructor needs to be present to assist in answering questions or resolving any issues that arise during the flight. To ensure the solo flight is a positive, confidence-building ... experience for the learner, the flight instructor needs to consider time of day when scheduling the flight. Time of day is a factor in traffic congestion, possible winds, sun angles, and reflection. If possible, the flight instructor needs access…