Flight Training Lesson 24

1.5 Hours Dual; Pre/Post Flight Discussion 0.75 Hours

by Philip Greenspun and Kasim Te; revised August 2006

Developed for students at East Coast Aero Club which operated under FAR Part 141 from July 2008 through July 2010.

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Objective

The student will be introduced to off-airport operations on pinnacles and in confined areas. Off-airport operating procedures and the importance of performance planning will be reviewed, and the student will gain a better appreciation of the hazards associated with off-airport operations.

Elements

Discussion

Weight and balance
Performance planning
1. Hover performance
2. Limit manifold pressure
3. Never exceed speed

Review

Forced landing (simulated)
Settling with power
Slope operations

Introduction

Off-airport operational hazards
1. Obstructions
2. Surface conditions
3. Dynamic rollover
Confined area and pinnacle operations
1. High and low reconnaissance
2. Confined area approach and departure
3. Pinnacle approach and departure

Schedule

0-30 minutes: Drive to helicopter hangar and preflight inspection
30-40: Startup
115-120: Shutdown
120-140: Put helicopter away
140-155: Discussion

Equipment

Robinson R22/R44 Helicopter
R22/R44 P.O.H.

Completion Standards

The student will demonstrate the ability to perform a high and low reconnaissance to evaluate wind, terrain, and obstructions, select a proper approach path, touchdown point, and departure path.. He/she shall track the selected approach path toward the touchdown point at an acceptable approach angle, verify findings of the high reconnaissance, and terminate the approach either to a hover or to the surface as appropriate at the selected touchdown point. The student will perform a ground reconnaissance to evaluate wind and obstructions, select a proper takeoff point, and plan a safe hover taxi. He/she shall perform a proper takeoff, safely clearing obstructions, tracking the pre-selected departure path and maintaining engine power within normal operating limits throughout the maneuver.

Instructor's Evaluation and Recommendations:

Flight Training Record, Lesson 24

Any deviations from the completion standards should be noted in previous section. After completing a maneuver listed under Introduction, place a check mark next to that maneuver. Assign grades of Above Standard, Meets Standard, or Below Standard to maneuvers listed under Review.

Student Name:
Instructor Name/CFI#/expiration:
Date of Lesson:
Aircraft Type/Registration:
Route of Flight:
Number of Landings:
Hours Dual/Solo:
Hours Cross-Country:
Hours Night:
Hours Simulated Instrument: