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• Helicopter Flying Handbookp. 10-4
  Chapter 10: Advanced Flight Maneuvers › Running/Rolling Takeoff › Technique

  airspeed to increase toward normal climb speed. Then, follow a climb profile that takes the helicopter through the clear area of the height-velocity diagram (position 4). During practice maneuvers, after having climbed to an altitude of 50 feet, establish…

• Helicopter Flying Handbookp. 9-10
  Chapter 9: Basic Flight Maneuvers › Hovering—Rearward Flight › Technique

  Failure to maintain desired hovering height. 4. Failure to maintain proper rpm. 5. Failure to make sure the area is clear prior to starting the maneuver. Hovering—Rearward Flight Rearward hovering flight may be necessary to move the helicopter ... groundspeed, altitude, and heading. Due to the limited visibility behind a helicopter, it is important that the area behind the helicopter be cleared before beginning the maneuver. Use of ground personnel is recommended. Technique Before starting rearward hovering flight, pick…

• Helicopter Flying Handbookp. 9-6
  Chapter 9: Basic Flight Maneuvers › Vertical Takeoff to a Hover › Technique

  direction of travel are controlled by the cyclic. After receiving the proper clearance and ensuring that the area is clear of obstacles and traffic, begin the maneuver with the collective in the down position and the cyclic in a neutral ... Upon reaching the desired hover altitude, adjust the flight controls as necessary to maintain position over the intended hover area. Student pilots should be reminded that while at a hover, the helicopter is rarely ever level. Helicopters usually hover left…

• Helicopter Flying Handbookp. 9-12
  Chapter 9: Basic Flight Maneuvers › Normal Takeoff from the Surface › Technique

  surface. Lower the collective to the full down position, and reduce the rpm below operating rpm. Visually clear the area and select terrain features or other objects to aid in maintaining the desired track during takeoff and climb out. Increase ... efficient, but acceptable, technique, is to attempt a vertical takeoff to evaluate if power or lift is sufficient to clear obstructions. This allows the helicopter to be returned to the takeoff position if required…

• Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Generalp. 1-10
  Chapter 1: Safety, Ground Operations, & Servicing › Securing Heavy Aircraft › Tie-Down Procedures for Helicopters

  safe area if tornadoes or hurricanes are anticipated. For added protection, helicopters can be moved to a clear area so that they are not damaged by flying objects or falling limbs from surrounding trees. If high winds are anticipated with…

• Aeronautical Information Manualp. 4-3-23
  Chapter 4. Air Traffic Control › Section 3. Airport Operations › 4-3-17. VFR Helicopter Operations at Controlled Airports

  Landing Procedures. 1. Helicopter operations may be conducted from a runway, taxiway, portion of a landing strip, or any clear area which could be used as a landing site such as the scene of an accident, a construction site ... from movement areas other than active runways, or in diverse directions from active runways, with additional instructions as necessary. Whenever possible, takeoff clearance will be issued in lieu of extended hover/air taxi operations. Phraseology will be “CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF FROM…