Flight Training Lesson 12
1.0 Hours Dual; Pre/Post Flight Discussion 0.5 Hours
by Philip Greenspun and Kasim Te; revised July 2008
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
The student will gain proficiency from the left seat when
performing helicopter basic maneuvers using the in-flight
demonstration/performance method. The student will also analyze and
correct common errors and practice touch down
autorotations.
Elements
Preflight Discussion
- Common student errors in basic maneuvers (brief review from ground)
- Touch down autorotations (review)
Demonstration/Performance Method with Analysis of Common Errors: Basic Maneuvers
- Vertical takeoff to a hover
- Demonstration and explanation
- Analyze and correct common errors
- Hovering
- Demonstration and explanation
- Analyze and correct common errors
- Hovering maneuvers
- Demonstration and explanation
- Analyze and correct common errors
- Taxiing
- Demonstration and explanation
- Analyze and correct common errors
- Normal takeoff from a hover
- Demonstration and explanation
- Analyze and correct common errors
- Normal takeoff from the surface
- Demonstration and explanation
- Analyze and correct common errors
- Straight and level flight
- Demonstration and explanation
- Analyze and correct common errors
- Turns
- Demonstration and explanation
- Analyze and correct common errors
- Normal climb and descent
- Demonstration and explanation
- Analyze and correct common errors
- Ground reference maneuvers
- Demonstration and explanation
- Analyze and correct common errors
- Traffic patterns
- Demonstration and explanation
- Analyze and correct common errors
- Normal approach to a hover
- Demonstration and explanation
- Analyze and correct common errors
- Normal approach to the surface
- Demonstration and explanation
- Analyze and correct common errors
- Go-around
- Demonstration and explanation
- Analyze and correct common errors
Student Practices Autorotations
- Autorotation with power recovery
- Autorotation -- full touch down
Schedule
Completion Standards
At the completion of this lesson, the student shall demonstrate the
in-flight demonstration/performance method while simultaneously
explaining maneuvers. The student shall also exhibit instructional
knowledge of common errors and continue to gain proficiency when
performing full touch down autorotations with the instructor
assistance.
Study Assignments
- Rotorcraft Flying Handbook -- Chapter 11
Instructor's Evaluation and Recommendations:
Flight Training Record, Lesson 12
Any deviations from the completion standards should be noted in the previous section.
After completing an item in the Elements section, place a check mark next to that item.
- Student Name:
- Instructor Name/CFI#/expiration:
- Date of Lesson:
- Aircraft Type/Registration:
- Route of Flight:
- Number of Landings:
- Hours Dual/Solo:
- Hours Cross-Country:
- Hours Night:
- Hours Simulated Instrument: