Helicopter Flight Environments

Catalog description

Foundation in helicopter operations in terrain flight in varying environmental conditions. Adverse weather, day and night environments pertaining to take off, cruise and landing. Emphasis on principles of flight close to the Earth, hazards both natural and man-made, helicopter flight in and around mountains, snow, desert and overwater operations. Introduction to visual references and how to adjust perceptions to maintain safe, low-level flight in and around hazardous conditions present in commercial helicopter operations.