Speed Limits

Question 1

What is the CAT A clear area VTOSS

Answer 1

35-80 kts

Question 2

What is the maximum wind speed for rotor engagement

Answer 2

55 kts up to 25º either side of the nose
50kts 25-30º off the nose
30kts all else except tail 25kts

Question 3

What is the maximum speed for plug door operation

Answer 3

55 kts

Question 4

Above what wind speed is a rotor brake start required.

Answer 4

30 kts

Question 5

What is the minimum V1

Answer 5

25 kts

Question 6

What is the range autorotation speed

Answer 6

100-110 kts

Question 7

What is the maximum speed with the plug doors open

Answer 7

150 kts

Question 8

What is the maximum braking speed

Answer 8

35 kts

Question 9

What is VNE power on with the floats armed or inflated.

Answer 9

150 kts

Question 10

What is the CAT A helipad VTOSS

Answer 10

35-45 kts

Question 11

What is the minimum speed in IMC uncoupled

Answer 11

50 kts or Vy with double AHRS failure

Question 12

What is the maximum speed for landing light operation

Answer 12

110 kts

Question 13

What is the minimum speed in IMC coupled

Answer 13

30 kts

Question 14

What is the power off VNE with the floats armed or inflated

Answer 14

85 kts

Question 15

What is the CAT A clear area landing VTOSS

Answer 15

65-80 kts

Question 16

What is the minimum airspeed in severe turbulence

Answer 16

Vy

Question 17

What is the maximum speed in IMC with a double AHRS failure

Answer 17

120 kts

Question 18

What is the maximum taxi speed

Answer 18

40 kts

Question 19

What is the CAT B VTOSS

Answer 19

45 kts

Question 20

What is the maximum speed in severe turbulence

Answer 20

135 ktas

Question 21

What is the CAT helipad GA VTOSS

Answer 21

50 kts