Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050:body:0:p85
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 289919–293700

7.        for mishandled landing:
                   1.          recognise when a safe landing cannot be achieved;
                   2.         discontinue the landing and return to the hover safely;
                   3.       re-establish a stabilised hover;
                   4.       land from the stabilised hover.

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

 3.                     Underpinning knowledge of the following:
        1.        calculates aircraft performance for the flight;
        2.        operational and start limitations of typical helicopters;
        3.         operating on different surfaces, including sealed and unsealed surfaces;
        4.        effect of wind on rotor blade control (blade sailing);
        5.        use of the fire extinguisher system fitted to the helicopter being used;
        6.          ground resonance;
        7.        recirculation;
        8.        dynamic rollover;
        9.          local noise abatement procedures and curfews.

H3 Taxi helicopter

 1.                     Unit description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to taxi a helicopter.

 1.                     Elements and performance criteria
     1.               H.3.1 – Ground taxi helicopter
            1.        use correct flight and power control techniques to initiate forward movement of the helicopter on the surface;
            2.        check and confirm the proper functioning of the wheel brake system;
            3.         use correct flight and power control techniques to ground taxi and manoeuvre the helicopter on appropriate surfaces (wet and dry) at a safe speed in headwind, cross-wind and tailwind conditions;
            4.        perform flight instrument checks while taxiing (if applicable);
            5.        avoids adverse effects of rotor wash on personnel, aircraft, structures and loose objects;
            6.          apply smooth control while ground taxiing and manoeuvring the helicopter with turns at a constant and safe rate of turn while maintaining power and RRPM within the limits;
            7.        adjusts taxi speed to suit helicopter type, surface conditions, congestion while maintaining control and desired track and avoiding collision with obstacles and other aircraft;
            8.        maintain landing gear in contact with the ground;
            9.          apply smooth and controlled actions to terminate at a nominated holding or parking point under different wind and surface conditions;
           10.          maintain RRPM within normal operating limits;
           11.         observe mast operating limits, if applicable;
           12.          ensure final approach path is clear of conflicting traffic.
     2.               H3.2 – Air taxi helicopter
            1.        manoeuvre the helicopter while allowing for prevailing conditions, over a prescribed track at a constant height;
            2.        maintain alignment of the landing gear with the direction of travel;
            3.         remain clear of manufacturer's 'height-velocity diagram avoid area';
            4.        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.