Commercial Pilot for Rotorcraft Category Helicopter RatingFAA-S-ACS-16
Area of Operation VI
Performance Maneuvers
3 Tasks
Task A Rapid Deceleration/Quick Stop
References
FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-21, FAA-H-8083-25; POH/RFM
Objective
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with rapid deceleration/quick stop and conditions that may require a rapid deceleration/quick stop.
Knowledge
Purpose of the maneuver.
Effects of atmospheric conditions on a rapid deceleration/quick stop.
Wind correction techniques during rapid deceleration/quick stop.
Risk Management
Recognition of the need for a rapid deceleration/quick stop.
Powerplant and rotor management.
Vortex ring state (VRS).
Collision hazards.
Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
Skills
Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
Maintain powerplant and main rotor (Nr) speed within normal limits.
Coordinate all controls throughout the execution of the maneuver to terminate in a hover at an appropriate hover height.
Maintain an altitude that permits safe clearance between the tail boom and the surface.
Maintain heading throughout the maneuver, ±5°.
Task B Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter
References
AC 61-140; FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-21, FAA-H-8083-25; POH/RFM
Objective
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with a straight-in autorotation to a power recovery.
Note
See Appendix 2: Safety of Flight and Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations for information related to this Task.
Knowledge
Effects of wind, weight, temperature, and density altitude.
Main rotor (Nr) speed.
Energy management.
Causes and effects of high descent rates.
Effect of varying bank angles, airspeeds, and rotor rpm.
Risk Management
Low entry altitudes.
Flight control inputs.
Turbulence, including wake turbulence.
Windshear.
Energy management.
Main rotor (Nr) speed.
Low rotor rpm or rotor stall.
Main rotor (Nr) overspeed.
Excessive rate of descent.
Powerplant failure during the maneuver.
Collision hazards.
Terminating an autorotation.
Power recovery and go-around.
Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
Skills
Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
Make radio calls as appropriate.
Select a suitable landing area.
Clear the area.
Select an appropriate entry altitude.
Initiate the maneuver at the proper point.
Establish power-off glide with the helicopter trimmed and autorotation airspeed, ±5 knots.
Maintain main rotor (Nr) within normal limits.
Compensate for wind speed and direction as necessary to avoid undershooting or overshooting the selected landing area.
Use proper deceleration and collective pitch application that permits safe clearance between the aircraft tail boom and the surface.
Initiate proper power recovery.
Terminate autorotation to a stabilized hover, within 100 feet of a designated point.
Task C Autorotation with Turns in a Single-Engine Helicopter
References
AC 61-140; FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-21, FAA-H-8083-25; POH/RFM
Objective
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with autorotation with turns.
Note
See Appendix 2: Safety of Flight and Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations for information related to this Task.
Knowledge
Effects of wind, weight, temperature, and density altitude.
Main rotor (Nr) speed.
Energy management.
Causes and effects of high descent rates.
Effect of varying bank angles, airspeeds, and rotor rpm.
Risk Management
Low entry altitudes.
Flight control inputs.
Turbulence, including wake turbulence.
Windshear.
Energy management.
Main rotor (Nr) speed.
Low rotor rpm or rotor stall.
Excessive rate of descent.
Powerplant failure during the maneuver.
Rolling out of the turn.
Collision hazards.
Terminating an autorotation.
Power recovery and go-around.
Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
Skills
Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
Make radio calls as appropriate.
Select a suitable landing area.
Clear the area.
Select an appropriate entry altitude.
Initiate the maneuver at the proper point.
Establish power-off glide with the aircraft properly trimmed and autorotation airspeed, ±5 knots.
Maintain main rotor (Nr) within normal limits.
Maneuver to avoid undershooting or overshooting the selected landing area.
Roll out no lower than 300 feet above ground level (AGL) along the flight path to the selected landing area.
Use proper deceleration and collective pitch application that permits safe clearance between the aircraft tail boom and the surface.
Initiate proper power recovery.
Terminate autorotation to a stabilized hover, within 100 feet of a designated point.