Private Pilot for Rotorcraft Category Helicopter Rating › VIII. Emergency Operations › Task E. Vortex Ring State (VRS)

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Clear the area.

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 14-28
Chapter 14: Airport Operations › Collision Avoidance › Clearing Procedures
Clearing Procedures The following procedures and considerations are in place to assist pilots in collision avoidance under various situations: • Before takeoff—prior to taxiing onto a runway or landing area in preparation ... takeoff, pilots should scan the approach area for possible landing traffic, executing appropriate maneuvers to provide a clear view of the approach areas. • Climbs and descents—during climbs and descents in flight conditions that permit visual detection of other traffic…
Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 8-4
Chapter 8: Ground Procedures and Flight Preparations › Engine Start and Rotor Engagement › Aircraft Servicing
should be positioned to ensure adequate rotor blade clearance. Persons not involved with the refueling operation should keep clear of the area. Smoking must be prohibited in and around the aircraft during all refueling operations. If operations dictate that…
Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 9-6
Chapter 9: Basic Flight Maneuvers › Vertical Takeoff to a Hover › Technique
Technique The pilot on the controls needs to clear the area left, right, and above to perform a vertical takeoff to a hover. The pilot should remain focused outside the aircraft and obtain clearance to take off from the controlling ... tower. If necessary, the pilot who is not on the controls assists in clearing the aircraft and provides adequate warning of any obstacles and any unannounced or unusual drift/altitude changes. Heading control, direction of turn, and rate of turn…
Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 13-11
Chapter 13: Effective Aeronautical Decision-Making › Risk Management › Using the 3P Model to Form Good Safety Habits
approach path are 70–80 feet in height. With the size of the confined area, a normal approach angle can be maintained to clear these obstacles, giving this a low risk level. To further mitigate this risk the pilot…
Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 13-10
Chapter 13: Effective Aeronautical Decision-Making › Risk Management › Four Risk Elements
encounters unexpected low clouds and rain in an area of rising terrain. Does the pilot try to stay under them and scud run, or turn around, stay in the clear, and obtain current weather information? External Pressures—The interaction between…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 7-2
Chapter 7: Ground Reference Maneuvers › Maneuvering by Reference to Ground Objects
should consider engine failure and have one or more locations available for an emergency landing. Pilots should always clear the area with two 90° clearing turns looking to the left and the right, as well as above and below ... pilot should complete the required checklist items, make any radio announcements (such as on a practice area frequency), and safety clearing turns. As a general note, a ground reference maneuver should not exceed a bank angle…