Attitude Instrument Flying Flashcards
basis for helicopter control during instrument flight
Proper instrument interpretation is the basis for helicopter control during instrument flight.
Power and pitch equal
Aircraft performance
What are the control instruments?
Attitude and torque indicator
4 pitch instrument
Airspeed Indicator
Attitude Indicator
Altimeter
Vertical Speed Indicator
3 bank instruments
Attitude Indicator
Heading Indicators
Turn and Slip Indicator
2 Power Instruments
Airspeed Indicator
Torque Indicator
3 fundamental skills (CIA)
- Cross-Check
- Instrument Interpretation
- Aircraft Control
Common Cross-Check Errors (FOE)
Fixation
Omission
Emphasis
Standard rate turn
3 degrees per second
Two types of turns
Normal: Standard rate or less
Standard Rate Turns
½ Standard Rate Turns
Steep: anything greater than the standard rate
Two ways we turn
Predetermined heading
•Roll-out begins before the heading is reached
•Leading the turn by ½ the bank required for standard rate turn
•The bank angle should never exceed the number of degrees to be turned
- Timed turns
* Can be used if heading indicators become inoperative
* Same cross-check applies, but substitute clock for the heading indicators
Without delay, use recovery procedures with minimum loss of altitude:
Attitude – Level the wings and pitch attitude while maintaining the aircraft in trim
Heading – Establish and maintain appropriate heading
Torque – Adjust torque to cruise or climb power setting
Airspeed – Maintain the desired airspeed
Altitude – Return to the appropriate/desired altitude after establishing aircraft control
