Flight 03; Patterns and Hovering at Bedford

by Philip Greenspun; revised March 2006

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Objective

Become proficient with normal and crosswind takeoffs and landings. Become proficient with all types of hovering and hover taxiing.

Elements

Schedule

Completion Standards

The student graduates to the next level when he or she can handle all radio communications with Hanscom Tower, take off without any assistance from the instructor, and do at least 50 percent of approachs and landings without assistance.

Evaluation




Reading Assignment

Read Chapters 10 and 11 of the Rotorcraft Flying Handbook.
Text and photos (if any) Copyright 2005-2007 Philip Greenspun.
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