Normal OPS

Question 1

Speeds?

Answer 1

Best angle climb      25-30 KIAS
Max rate of climb.    53 KIAS
Max endurance.       53 KIAS
T/O, climb and LDG 60 KIAS
Autorotation.            65 KIAS
Tail rotor failure.       70 KIAS (min)
Max range.              83 KIAS

Question 2

Max glide?

Answer 2

75 KIAS, 90% R RPM

GLIDE 4:1 / 1nm pr 1500’

Question 3

Climb out check:

Answer 3

60 kts

CAT out of the yellow or in the yellow carb heat on

Question 4

Before landing check?

Answer 4

Carb heat on
Cyclic friction off
Collective friction off
15" MAP
60 KIAS

Question 5

Power margin on take off?

Answer 5

2” or more Vertical take off capability
1” Towering take off capability
0” Cushion creep capability
-1” Running take off
-2” Possible running take off
-3” Don’t even think about it!!!

Question 6

Power margin for landing?

Answer 6

Fly at 50 KIAS straight and level and check MAP:
Power margin 7” full vertical performance
6” hover OGE
5” hover IGE
4” zero/zero landing
Less than 4” running landing

Question 7

Before take off check

Answer 7

No ligts
All in the green
Fuel is XX
Transponder - mode C