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Flight Test Exercises - Ex. 9 - Take-off To and Landing From the Hover

Aim

To determine that the candidate can accurately take-off and land from the hover and perform a hover check.

Description

The candidate will be required to demonstrate normal take-offs and landings on firm level ground, facing into or out of wind. The hover check will be carried out to establish that control response is normal, the helicopter is within centre of gravity limits, and there is sufficient power available for the intended departure.

Performance Criteria

Assessment will be based on the candidate's ability to take-off and land smoothly, maintaining constant RPM with no drift or yaw, and complete a meaningful hover check appropriate to the type of helicopter.

Failure to complete a hover check will result in a fail assessment of this item.

Date modified:
2010-05-20