Ground Training Lesson 6

Ground Training Lesson 6

2.0 Hours Ground

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

During this lesson the student will be introduced to the helicopter flight manual and helicopter performance.

Elements

Helicopter Flight Manual
1. Operating limitations
  1. Airspeed
  2. Rotor
  3. Powerplant
  4. Type of operation
  5. Fuel usability
  6. Instrument markings
2. Operating procedures
  1. Emergency procedures
  2. Takeoff and landing procedures
  3. Checklists
    1. Preflight
    2. Engine starting and warmup
    3. Engine shutdown
  4. Performance information
    1. Performance charts
      1. Types of charts
      2. Interpretation of charts
    2. Placard information
3. Helicopter Performance
  1. Effect of density altitude
    1. Definition
    2. Air density
    3. Pressure altitude
    4. Temperature
    5. Moisture
    6. Computing density altitude on chart
    7. Effect on hovering, takeoff and rate of climb
  2. Effect of gross weight
    1. On power available
    2. On hovering ceiling
    3. On takeoff and rate of climb
  3. Effect of wind
    1. Wind direction
    2. Strong wind
    3. Gusty wind
  4. Carburetor icing
    1. Causes and indications
    2. Elimination

Completion Standards

This lesson will be complete, when by oral examination, the student displays an understanding of the material presented.

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