Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050:body:0:p86
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 293394–297094

maintain RPM within operating limits;
            5.        adjust air taxi speed to suit helicopter type, traffic conditions, congestion, and maintenance of control and to avoid collision with obstacles or other aircraft;
            6.          ensure final approach path is clear of conflicting traffic.
     3.               H3.3 – Air transit helicopter
            1.        obtain transit clearance and complies with ATC instructions (if applicable);
            2.        manoeuvre the helicopter, while allowing for prevailing conditions, over a prescribed track at a height not above 100 ft AGL at airspeeds greater than speeds used for air taxiing;
            3.         limits movement within the aerodrome boundaries, without incident;
            4.        remain clear of manufacturer's 'height-velocity diagram avoid area';
            5.        maintain height;
            6.          manipulate instruments, switches or devices, when safe to do so, including when the release of the collective pitch level is required, while maintaining height, heading, speed, and attitude and not exceeding RPM or power limits;
            7.        avoid conditions that could lead to loss of tail rotor or anti-torque effectiveness;
            8.        aligns helicopter with track, or balances, as applicable;
            9.          adjust air transit ground speed to suit helicopter type, traffic conditions, congestion, and maintenance of control and to avoid collision with obstacles or other aircraft;
           10.          maintain RRPM within normal operating limits;
           11.         avoid adverse effect of rotor wash on other aircraft, facilities, loose objects and personnel;
           12.          ensure final approach path is clear of conflicting traffic.

 2.                     Range of variables
        1.        activities are performed in accordance with published procedures;
        2.        helicopter with dual controls and electronic intercom;
        3.         day VFR;
        4.        aerodromes and helicopter landing sites;
        5.        obstructions and personnel (simulated);
        6.          various wind conditions (may be simulated).

 3.                     Underpinning knowledge of the following:
        1.        height-velocity diagram;
        2.        adverse effects of rotor wash;
        3.         ground resonance and action to be taken when it occurs;
        4.        taxiway and runway markings;
        5.        loss of tail rotor effectiveness and action to be taken when it occurs;
        6.          hazards and risks associated with conducting air taxi and air transit manoeuvres.

H4 Take-off helicopter and approach to hover

 1.                     Unit description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare a helicopter for take-off, perform take-off and perform an approach to termination at hover.

 1.                     Elements and performance criteria
     1.               H4.1 – Carryout pre-take-off checks
            1.        complete pre-take-off checks correctly and clearing turn (if applicable);
            2.        assess situation and select safe take-off path;
            3.         conduct a take-off safety briefing (this may be carried out prior to take off lift-off to the hover if necessitated by location);
            4.        clear the area, taxi into the take-off position, perform line-up checks.
     2.               H4.2 – Take-off helicopter
            1.        transition to forward flight and maintain take-off path;
            2.        recognise and control translational lift effect;
            3.         accelerate to and maintain the