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
- Hover performance
- Limit manifold pressure
- Never exceed speed
Review
- Forced landing (simulated)
- Settling with power
- Slope operations
Introduction
- Off-airport operational hazards
- Obstructions
- Surface conditions
- Dynamic rollover
- Confined area and pinnacle operations
- High and low reconnaissance
- Confined area approach and departure
- Pinnacle approach and departure
Schedule
- 0-30 minutes: Drive to helicopter hangar and preflight inspection
- 30-40: Startup
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- 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: