There is a growing interest in mountain flying and a significant lask of information on the subject available to the helicopter pilot. The aim of this book is to supply this much-needed information and to present it in an easy-to-read format.
Contents:
Medical Factors
- Disapperance of Normal Horizon
- Vertigo
- Apprehenson
- Oxygen
Helicopter Considerations
- Engine
- Airframe
- Rotors
- Tail Rotor
- Retreating Blade Stall
- Flight Controls
- Airspeed indicator
Mountain Winds
- Wind Behaviour - Light - Medium - Strong Winds
- Venturi Effect
- Regular Slopes
- Uneven Slopes
- Multiple Ridges
- Sharp Contours
- Area of Nil or Zero Wind
- Turbulence and Downdraughts
- Standing Waves
- Rotor Streaming Turbulence
Flight Preparation
- Study of Maps
- Study of Meteorlogical Conditions
- Study of Helicopter Performance Charts
En Route in the Mountains
- Wind Assessment
- Turbulence Penetration Airspeed
- Blade Stall
- Engine Failure
- Downdraughts
Landing Sites
- Power Margin
- Wind Direction and Behaviour
- Constant Airspeed / Constant Power
- Cloverleaf Pattern
- The Reconnaissance
- The Circut
Approaches and Takeoffs
- Approach Speed
- The Landing
- The Takeoff
Flying along Slopes
- Landing Sites on Slopes
- Reconnaissance of Slope Sites
- Approaches to the Slope
Crests and Pinnacles
- Crossing a Crest Line
- Flight over Crests from the Winward Side
- Flight over Crests from the Lee Side
- Approaches to Crests and Peaks
- No Wind
- Strong Wind
- Takeoffs
Flight in and along Valleys
- Landing Sites
- Reconnaissance
- Approaches and Takeoffs
Flights through a Col
- Effects of Sun and Shadow
- Common Faults
Advanced Flying Techniques
- Helicopter Weight and Balance
- Weight and Balance Calculation
- Understanding Loads
- Night Operations
- Forced Landings and Ditching
- Winter Operations
- Visual Searches
- Winching
In this handbook safe mountain flying techniques are explained in simple, non-technical language. The author also explains Advanced Techniques which are not covered in other training manuals and which will be of particular interest to pilots already holding their helicopter licence.
Soft Cover 96 Pages.