Private Pilot for Rotorcraft Category Helicopter Rating › V. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds › Task G. Pinnacle Operations

PH.V.G.R15

Risk management

Main and tail rotor hazards for passengers.

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Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 8-6
Chapter 8: Ground Procedures and Flight Preparations › Safety in and Around Helicopters › After Landing and Securing
hazard to people during shutdown. For many helicopters, it is advantageous to land with the wind coming from the right over the tail boom (counterrotating blades). This tends to lift the blades over the tail boom but lowers the blades ... main rotor strike to the tail boom due to gusty winds. Rotor downwash can cause damage to other aircraft in close proximity, and spectators may not realize the danger or see the rotors turning. Passengers should remain in the helicopter…
Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 11-18
Chapter 11: Helicopter Emergencies and Hazards › System Malfunctions › Loss of Tail Rotor Effectiveness (LTE)
In either outcome, antitorque would be insufficient and total lift might be…
Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 11-14
Chapter 11: Helicopter Emergencies and Hazards › Dynamic Rollover › Precautions
5. Remember that when the wind is coming from the upslope direction…