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  • Chapter 11: Helicopter Emergencies and Hazards › Dynamic Rollover

    Dynamic Rollover A helicopter is susceptible to a lateral rolling tendency, called dynamic rollover, when it is in contact with the surface during takeoffs or landings. For dynamic rollover to occur, some factor must first cause the helicopter to roll ... pivot around a skid or landing gear wheel, until its critical rollover angle is reached. The angle at which dynamic rollover occurs will vary based on helicopter type. Then, beyond this point, main rotor thrust continues the roll and recovery…

  • Chapter 11: Helicopter Emergencies and Hazards › Dynamic Rollover › Critical Conditions

    Critical Conditions Certain conditions reduce the critical rollover angle, thus increasing the possibility for dynamic rollover and reducing the chance for recovery. The rate of rolling motion is also a consideration because, as the roll rate increases, there…

  • Chapter 11: Helicopter Emergencies and Hazards › Dynamic Rollover › Precautions

    skid or wheel on the ground, the helicopter can roll over on its side. Precautions To help avoid dynamic rollover: 1. Always practice hovering autorotations into the wind, and be wary when the wind is gusty or greater than…

  • Chapter 2: Aerodynamics of Flight › Sideward Flight

    helicopter during sideward flight. Contacting the ground with the skids during sideward flight will most likely result in a dynamic rollover event before the pilot has a chance to react. Extreme caution should be used when maneuvering the helicopter sideways…

  • Chapter 9: Basic Flight Maneuvers › Hovering—Sideward Flight › Technique

    especially at the tail rotor. Constantly monitor hover height and tail rotor clearance during all hovering maneuvers to prevent dynamic rollover or tail rotor strikes to the ground. Then, pick two points of in-line reference in the direction…