Instrument Rating – Helicopter › V. Navigation Systems › Task B. Departure, En Route, and Arrival Operations

IH.V.B.S5

Skill

Intercept all courses, radials, and bearings appropriate to the procedure, route, or clearance in a timely manner.

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Get a short, cited explanation of this element written from the FAA handbooks: the core idea, the numbers that matter, common test traps, and a quick self-check.

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Instrument Procedures Handbook p. 1-43
Chapter 1: Departure Procedures › Departures From Airports Without an Operating Control Tower
they will request your clearance from ATC. Typically, when a clearance is given in this manner, the clearance includes a void time. You must depart the airport before the clearance void time; if you fail to depart, you must contact…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 5-5-9
Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 5. Pilot/Controller Roles and Responsibilities › 5-5-14. Instrument Departures
previously assigned SID and subsequently utilize a DVA or vice versa. The amended clearance will be provided to the pilot in a timely manner so that the pilot may confirm adequate climb performance exists to determine if the amended clearance…
Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 10-7
Chapter 10: Advanced Flight Maneuvers › Shallow Approach and Running/Roll-On Landing › Technique
Technique A shallow approach is initiated in the same manner as the normal approach except that a shallower angle of descent is maintained. The power reduction to initiate the desired angle of descent is less than that for a normal ... translational lift. Since translational lift diminishes rapidly at slow airspeeds, the deceleration must be coordinated smoothly, at the same time keeping enough lift to prevent the helicopter from settling abruptly. Just prior to touchdown, place the helicopter in a level…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 5-4-41
Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 4. Arrival Procedures › 5-4-13. Simultaneous Approaches to Parallel Runways
Each pilot should be prepared to take appropriate action should adjacent aircraft deviate in a manner that creates a collision hazard to their aircraft and notify ATC. Pilots are informed by ATC or through the ATIS that simultaneous approaches ... simultaneous close parallel PRM approaches mandates strict pilot compliance with all ATC clearances. ATC assigned airspeeds, altitudes, and headings must be complied with in a timely manner. Autopilot coupled approaches require pilot knowledge of procedures necessary to comply with…
Risk Management Handbook p. 6-3
Chapter 6: Threat and Error Management › Causes of Errors › Psychological Effects
expected rather than as given by ATC. Pilots familiar with a particular airport who routinely receive the same taxi clearance may be more susceptible to this error. Pilots are often thought of as being calm and rational. Like all people ... come into play. A pilot might react impulsively without due consideration or with resignation and not respond in a timely manner. Either extreme may increase workload and confusion and may not address a threat or error properly. What…