Helicopter Flying

1. Introduction to the Helicopter 

Introduction

Helicopter Rotor System

Controlling Flight

Helicopter Flight Conditions

2. Aerodynamics of Flight

Forces Acting on the Aircraft

Airfoil Terminology, Definitions and Types

Airflow and Reactions in the Rotor System

Hovering Flight

Vertical Flight

Forward Flight

Sideward, Rearward and Turning Flight

Autorotation

3. Helicopter Flight Controls

4. Helicopter Components, Sections, and Systems

Helicopter airframe and Fuselage

Main Rotor System

Swash Plate Assembly and Freewheeling Unit

Antitorque and Drive System

Engines

Transmission System

Fuel Systems

Electrical Systems

Hydraulics

Stability Augmentations Systems

Anti-Icing Systems

5. Rotorcraft Flight Manual

6. Weight and Balance

7. Helicopter Performance

Factors Affecting Performance

Performance Charts

8. Ground Procedures and Flight Preparations

Preflight

Engine Start And Rotor Engagement

Safety In and Around Helicopters

9. Basic Flight Maneuvers

The Four Fundamentals

Vertical Takeoff to a Hover

Hovering

Hovering Turn

Hovering - Forward Flight, Sideward Flight, Rearward Flight

Taxiing

Normal Takeoff From a Hover

Normal Takeoff From the Surface

Crosswind Considerations During Takeoffs

Straight-and-Level Flight

Turns

Normal Climb and Normal Descent

Ground Reference Maneuvers

Traffic Patterns

Approaches

Go-Around

10. Advanced Flight Maneuvers

Reconnaissance Procedures

Maximum Performance Takeoff

Running/Rolling Takeoff

Rapid Deceleration or Quick Stop

Steep Approach

Shallow Approach and Running/Roll-On Landing

Slope Operations

Confined Area Operations

Pinnacle and Ridgeline Operations

11. Helicopter Emergencies and Hazards

Autorotation (Part 1)

Straight-In Autorotation - Autorotation (Part 2)

Autorotation With Turns - Autorotation (Part 3)

Practice Autorotation With a Power Recovery - Autorotation (Part 4)

Power Failure in a Hover - Autorotation (Part 5)

Height/Velocity Diagram

Settling With Power (Vortex Ring State)

Retreating Blade Stall

Ground Resonance

Dynamic Rollover

Low-G Conditions and Mast Bumping

Low Rotor RPM and Blade Stall and Recovery From Low Rotor RPM

System Malfunctions (Part 1)

System Malfunctions (Part 2)

Multiengine Emergency Operations

Lost Procedures

Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear

12. Attitude Instrument Flying

13. Night Operations

Introduction and Visual Deficiencies

Vision in Flight

Night Vision

Night Flight

Helicopter Night VFR Operations

14. Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM)

Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM)

Pilot Self-Assessment

Single-Pilot Resource Management

Risk Management

Workload or Task Management

Situational Awareness

Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) Awareness

Automation Management