Category: Helicopter Training
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A sudden unexpected total engine power loss is a helicopter pilots worst nightmare but there is only one possible action. Get into autorotation NOW! But what if the power loss or autorotation are imminent rather than right now? How should the pilot fly the aircraft to maximise their chances of survival? In this article, we…
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Recent accident reports have highlighted that understanding what has gone wrong is fundamental to safely managing emergencies in multi-engine helicopters. Whilst type specific training is essential, there are some general principles which can be applied to all multi-engine helicopter engine emergencies. In this article, we look at what can go wrong with helicopter engines and…
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On some instrument approach charts there is a choice of approach minimum altitudes dependent on the climb gradient in the go around phase. In this article we look at why different gradients make a difference and how pilots can use the performance manual to select the right minimums for their approach. We focus on helicopters…
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In both the fixed wing and rotary wing worlds, a particular qualification is required to deliver training towards issue of an initial Instrument Rating (IR) – The Instrument Rating Instructor (IRI). However, due to a quirk with the aircraft used in training for an instrument rating, creating and sustaining IRI is much more difficult in…