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PH.VII.D.R4

Risk management

When to seek assistance or declare an emergency in a deteriorating situation.

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  • Chapter 11: Helicopter Emergencies and Hazards › Lost Procedures

    Having fuel delivered is a minor inconvenience when compared to having an accident. Once on the ground, pilots may seek assistance…

  • Chapter 4. Air Traffic Control › Section 3. Airport Operations › 4-3-20. Standard Taxi Routes

    pilot is encouraged to either seek clarification from ATC or decline the STR assignment. 4. Pilots who become disoriented during taxi should advise ATC immediately and request detailed taxi instructions or other assistance. 5. An STR instruction does not constitute…

  • Chapter 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making › Hazard and Risk › Assessing Risk

    flying skills in this environment. Several risk assessment models are available to assist in the process of assessing risk. The models, all taking slightly different approaches, seek a common goal of assessing risk in an objective manner. The most basic…

  • Chapter 11: Helicopter Emergencies and Hazards › VFR Flight into Instrument Meteorological Conditions

    Ceilings that are lower than reported and/or deteriorating visibility along the route of flight should trigger the decision to discontinue and amend the current route to avoid IIMC. If the helicopter pilot is instrument rated, it is advisable to maintain ... pilot may consider a climb to a safe altitude. Once the helicopter is stabilized, the pilot should declare an emergency with air traffic control (ATC). It is imperative that the pilot commit to controlling the helicopter and remember to aviate…

  • Chapter 17: Aeromedical Factors › Health and Physiological Factors Affecting Pilot Performance › Hydraulic Fluid

    source of exposure and into fresh air. If respiratory irritation, dizziness, nausea, or unconsciousness occurs, seek immediate medical attention. If breathing stops, assisted ventilation is required via a bag-valve-mask or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). • Ingestion—seek immediate medical attention…

  • Chapter 3: Aircraft Fabric Covering › Attaching Fabric to the Wing Ribs › Rings, Grommets, & Gussets

    radius facilitates threading the lacing cord in these areas. Knotting procedures remain unchanged. Technicians inexperienced at rib lacing should seek assistance to ensure the correct knots are being tied. STC holder videos are invaluable in this area. They present repeated…