Flight Test Exercises - Ex. 3 - Ancillary Controls and Aircraft Systems

Aim

To determine the candidate's knowledge in the use of ancillary controls installed in the helicopter and the ability to operate aircraft systems in accordance with the POH/HFM.

Description

The candidate will be expected to demonstrate practical knowledge of the operation of systems installed on the helicopter being used for the flight test, and will be expected to use all ancillary controls in the proper manner. Use of these controls will be evaluated both on the ground and in the air.

Performance Criteria

Assessment will be based on the candidate's ability to operate the installed helicopter systems in accordance with the POH/HFM and explain the operation of at least two (PPL) or three (CPL) of the following systems, as specified by the examiner:

1. primary flight controls and trim
   
   
2. carburetor heat
   
   
3. mixture
   
   
4. rotor system
   
   
5. fuel, oil, and hydraulic
   
   
6. electrical
   
   
7. skid gear and cargo hook
   
   
8. avionics
   
   
9. pitot-static system and associated flight instruments
   
   
10. heater and environmental
    
    
11. de-icing and anti-icing
    
    
12. any other ancillary control or system particular to the helicopter.