Flight 04; Steep Approaches

by Philip Greenspun; revised March 2006

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Objective

Become familiar with maximum performance takeoffs and steep approaches. Introduction to the capability of helicopters to land in confined areas.

Elements

Schedule

Completion Standards

The student should be able to hold the helicopter at ETL during a maximum performance takeoff. The student should be able to recognize when a steep approach is going badly and initiate a go-around.

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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