The Helicopter Flying section is designed as a technical manual for applicants who are preparing for their private, commercial, or flight instructor pilot certificates with a helicopter class rating. There are different ways of teaching, as well as performing, flight procedures and maneuvers, and many variations in the explanations of aerodynamic theories and principles. This section adopts a selective method and concept to flying helicopters. The discussion and explanations reflect the most commonly used practices and principles.
Introduction to the Helicopter
Aerodynamics of Flight
Helicopter Flight Controls
Helicopter Components, Sections, and Systems
Rotorcraft Flight Manual
Weight and Balance
Helicopter Performance
Ground Procedures and Flight Preparations
Basic Flight Maneuvers
- Basic Flight Maneuvers
- The Four Fundamentals
- Vertical Takeoff to a Hover
- Hovering and Hovering Turn
- Hovering - Forward Flight, Sideward Flight, Rearward Flight
- Taxiing
- Normal Takeoff From a Hover and the Surface
- Crosswind Considerations During Takeoffs
- Straight-and-Level Flight
- Turns
- Normal Climb and Normal Descent
- Ground Reference Maneuvers
- Traffic Patterns
- Approaches
- Go-Around
Advanced Flight Maneuvers
Helicopter Emergencies and Hazards
- Helicopter Emergencies and Hazards
- Autorotation
- Vortex Ring State
- Retreating Blade Stall
- Ground Resonance
- Dynamic Rollover
- Low-G Conditions and Mast Bumping
- Low Rotor RPM and Rotor Stall
- System Malfunctions
- Multiengine Emergency Operations
- Lost Procedures
- VFR Flight into Instrument Meteorological Conditions
- Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear