Insights from a Professional Helicopter Pilot
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It’s all about the switch – How helicopter designers need to think about the human in the cockpit
There are many switches, levers and controls in a helicopter cockpit. Each has a purpose and each needs to be carefully designed to fulfil its purpose and be easy to use. However, designer also needs to consider the human factor to ensure the right control is used at the right time but is protected from…
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Engine Failure Training Mode – A safety tool that will punish the unwary
On many modern light twin helicopters, there is a built in training tool allows the in flight simulation of an engine failure to allow realistic but safe training. This “Training Mode” provides realistic visual and physical cues that allow pilots to experience an engine failure without the danger. Whilst they are a superb training tool,…
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Automated take offs – Pointless or are they the new standard?
Automated take offs are now a reality on commercially available helicopters including the H145, H160 and H175 with the latest Helionix software. Given pilots have successfully been taking off without such automation for years are these new systems unnecessary complexity or should they be standard fit for future helicopters? In this article we look at…