VMC Approach

Question 1

What are the criteria for a landing area reconnaissance prior to conducting a VMC approach to a confined area?

Answer 1

1. Size of landing area
2. Suitability of the surface
3. Any barriers to the approach
4. Approach direction
5. Touchdown point
6. Takeoff direction
7. Winds

Question 2

While conducting a VMC approach to a confined area, the crew elects to do a go-around. When should the go-around be initiated?

Answer 2

Before airspeed is reduced below ETL or descending below barriers

Question 3

Where should an approach terminate in a confined area?

Answer 3

Forward one-third of the area

Question 4

What is PGE?

Answer 4

Range between between OGE and IGE - typically around 20 to 30 feet

Question 5

What are your confined area considerations?

Answer 5

-size
-suitability
-barriers
-approach direction
-touchdown point
-takeoff direction
-wind

Question 6

What should you do if the aircraft is significantly power limited during a vmc approach?

Answer 6

Hold minimum desired airspeed of VSDE + 5 knots until 5 to 10 ft, and space permitting level off and continue to slow before coming to a hover or landing

Question 7

When will TGT be displayed in the HDU?

Answer 7

If in the last 2 mins of a 10/30 min limit or anytime during a 2.5 min limit; this is another indicator that the aircraft may be nearing an Nr droop condition.