Sport Flight Instructor - Helicopter, Simplified Flight ControlsFAA-S-ACS-31
Area of Operation X
Performance Maneuvers
3 Tasks
Task A Rapid Deceleration/Quick Stop
References
FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-4, FAA-H-8083-9, FAA-H-8083-21, FAA-H-8083-25; POH/RFM
Objective
To determine the applicant understands rapid deceleration/quick stop, can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction.
Knowledge
Purpose of the maneuver.
Effects of atmospheric conditions on a rapid deceleration/quick stop.
Wind correction techniques during rapid deceleration/quick stop.
Common errors related to this Task.
Risk Management
Recognition of the need for a rapid deceleration/quick stop.
Powerplant and rotor(s) 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(s) (Nr) speed within normal limits.
Coordinate all simplified flight controls, as applicable, 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, as applicable.
Maintain heading throughout the maneuver, ±10°.
Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task.
Task B Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls
References
AC 61-65, AC 61-140; FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-4, FAA-H-8083-9, FAA-H-8083-21, FAA-H-8083-25; POH/RFM
Objective
To determine the applicant understands straight-in autorotation with a power recovery or touchdown to the surface, as briefed prior to the maneuver, can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction.
Note
See Appendix 2: Safety of Flight and Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations for information related to this Task.
Knowledge
Elements related to straight-in autorotation.
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.
Common errors related to this Task.
Risk Management
Low entry altitudes.
Flight control inputs.
Turbulence, including wake turbulence.
Windshear.
Exchange of simplified flight controls during an intervention.
Main rotor (Nr) speed.
Energy management.
Low rotor rpm or rotor stall, as applicable.
Main rotor(s) (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-simplified flight controls trimmed and autorotation airspeed, ±10 knots.
Maintain main rotor(s) (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, or simplified flight controls that permit safe clearance between the aircraft tail boom and the surface, as applicable.
Initiate proper power recovery, or touchdown to the surface as briefed by the evaluator.
Terminate autorotation to a stabilized hover within 200 feet of a designated point.
Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task.
Task C Autorotation with Turns in a Single-Engine Helicopter
References
AC 61-65, AC 61-140; FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-4, FAA-H-8083-9, FAA-H-8083-21, FAA-H-8083-25; POH/RFM
Objective
To determine the applicant understands autorotation with turns with a power recovery or touchdown to the surface, can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction.
Note
See Appendix 2: Safety of Flight and Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations for information related to this Task.
Knowledge
Elements related to autorotation with turns.
Effects of wind, weight, temperature, and density altitude.
Various rotor systems and their effects on autorotation.
Main rotor (Nr) speed.
Energy management.
Causes and effects of high descent rates.
Effect of varying bank angles, airspeeds, and rotor rpm.
Common errors related to this Task.
Risk Management
Low entry altitudes.
Flight control inputs.
Turbulence, including wake turbulence.
Windshear.
Energy management.
Main rotor(s) (Nr) overspeed.
Low rotor rpm or rotor stall, as applicable.
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, ±10 knots.
Maintain main rotor(s) (Nr) within normal limits.
Compensate for wind speed and direction as necessary 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, or simplified flight controls that permit safe clearance between the aircraft tail boom and the surface, as applicable.
Initiate proper power recovery, or touchdown to the surface as briefed by the evaluator.
Terminate autorotation to a stabilized hover, or to the surface within 200 feet of a designated point as briefed by the evaluator.
Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task.