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• Helicopter Flying Handbookp. 12-8
  Chapter 12: Night Operations › Night Flight › Takeoff

  unaided (no night vision equipment) approaches and departures. 5. Avoid downwind and crosswind approaches at night when able. Takeoff Before takeoff, make sure that there is a clear, unobstructed takeoff path. At airports, this is accomplished by taking off over ... suitable takeoff path is chosen, select a point down the takeoff path to use for directional reference. The landing light should be positioned in order to illuminate the tallest obstacles in the takeoff path. During a night takeoff, notice…

• Risk Management Handbookp. 7-3
  Chapter 7: Automation & Flight Path Management › Integrated Flight Path Automation Systems

  Integrated Flight Path Automation Systems Use of automation is an excellent risk control measure when flying in a variety of flight environments where the pilot has a high workload. For example, autopilots are often very useful during complex single-pilot ... manually within appropriate standards. Pilots should train and practice using automation under VFR with an appropriately qualified and knowledgeable flight instructor before attempting IFR flight. In addition, using a flight simulation training device provides the opportunity to practice and repeat…

• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledgep. 1-23
  Chapter 1: Introduction To Flying › Who Administers the FAA Practical Tests? › Role of the Certificated Flight Instructor

  decision-making, and good operating practices. A pilot training program depends on the quality of the ground and flight instruction the student pilot receives. The flight instructor must possess a thorough understanding of the learning process, knowledge of the fundamentals ... student pilot. Use of a structured training program and formal course syllabus is crucial for effective and comprehensive flight training. It should be clear to the student in advance of every lesson what the course of training will involve…

• Helicopter Flying Handbookp. 10-11
  Chapter 10: Advanced Flight Maneuvers › Pinnacle and Ridgeline Operations › Takeoff

  Takeoff A pinnacle takeoff is considered an airspeed over altitude maneuver which can be made from the ground or from a hover. Since pinnacles and ridgelines are generally higher than the immediate surrounding terrain, gaining airspeed on the takeoff ... more important than gaining altitude. As airspeed increases, the departure from the pinnacle becomes more rapid, and helicopter time in the avoid area of the height/velocity area decreases. [Figure 11-3] In addition to covering unfavorable terrain rapidly, a higher…

• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledgep. 2-13
  Chapter 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making › The Decision-Making Process › The 5 Ps Check

  first decision point is preflight in the flight planning room, where all the information is readily available to make a sound decision, and where communication and Fixed Base Operator (FBO) services are readily available to make alternate travel plans ... second easiest point in the flight to make a critical safety decision is just prior to takeoff. Few pilots have ever had to make an “emergency takeoff.” While the point of the 5P check is to help the pilot…

• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledgep. 16-17
  Chapter 16: Navigation › Flight Planning › Airplane Flight Manual or Pilot’s Operating Handbook (AFM/POH)

  Airplane Flight Manual or Pilot’s Operating Handbook (AFM/POH) The Aircraft Flight Manual or Pilot’s Operating Handbook (AFM/POH) should be checked to determine the proper loading of the aircraft (weight and balance data). The weight of the usable fuel ... other permanent aircraft records, as appropriate, to obtain empty weight and empty weight CG information. Determine the takeoff and landing distances from the appropriate charts, based on the calculated load, elevation of the airport, and temperature; then compare these distances…