T/Os, Landings and Hovering

Question 1

Explain the ARH tiger hover attitude:

Answer 1

4ºNU
Slight right wing low

Question 2

What is the process for lift off into the hover?

Answer 2

Before lift-off checks - Complete
Collective - FTR 30% PMI
Cyclic - Maintain position (slight aft)
Collective - FTR until aircraft is airborne

Question 3

What is the process for landing from the hover?

Answer 3

Before landing CX - Complete
Park brake - If landing on slope
Lower collective
- Tail wheel —> press/hold collective FTR —> Right wheel —> Left gear
Collective - Set 30% PMI
Cyclic - Centred
Collective - FTR to 0% PMI
Brakes - As req

Question 4

Explain how PMI position relative to TOP can be used to assess aircraft CAT in the 10ft hover:

Answer 4

CAT 4: When PMI difference is greater that 7%
CAT 3: When PMI difference is between 5-7%
CAT 2: When PMI difference is between 2-5%
CAT 1: When PMI difference is between 0-2%

Question 5

Explain the technique for a rolling takeoff:

Answer 5

Line up
Raise collective until light on wheels
Forward cyclic to commence ground roll (NFP calls edge of box)
(Allow tail wheel to lift during ground roll)
Through ETL1: Collective raise to MCP and ND 5º
Maintain MCP

Question 6

What are the NFP duties for a rolling T/O?

Answer 6

• Announce cyclic at edge of the box
• Announce GS until 15kts, F1 and F2 speeds

Question 7

Why would you choose to fly a flat or flared roll on landing?

Answer 7

Flat: During control malfunctions
Flared: Minimise downwash (DVE/RVO)

Question 8

What kind of approach is flown for a flat RLDG:

Answer 8

Shallow angle

Question 9

Explain the process for a flat attitude rolling landing:

Answer 9

1. Shallow Approach 300AGL @75KIAS
2. 3-4ºNU decel
3. @50AGL: Speed stable (F1 —> F2), Skids straight, “Committed”
4. Tail wheel touches first - Lower to ground with collective
5. Braking workcycle

Question 10

Explain the braking drill for the rolling landings:

Answer 10

Collective - 30%PMI
Cyclic - Centred by feel —> “Cyclic”
NFP moves cyclic to the centre —> “Centred”
Collective full down (right pedal alignment)
Brakes - Apply

Question 11

Explain the process for the flared attitude rolling landing:

Answer 11

1. Normal Approach 300AGL @75KIAS
2. 5-10ºNU —> “Committed”
3. Speed ETL<F1 —> Tail wheel touches first —> Lower to ground with collective
4. Braking workcycle

Question 12

As a guide, what point in the approach should the ground speed be below 43kts?

Answer 12

G/S should reduce below 43kts at the same time the DH goes off.

If G/S below 43 occurs before DH —> slow
If G/S below 43 occurs after DH —> fast

Question 13

Explain your actions for a lateral slope landing:

Answer 13

• Before LDG Cx - Park brake ON
• Upslope wheel makes contact
• Into slope cyclic
  -Lower collective
  -Downslope wheel contact
• PMI 30%
• Cyclic centred

Question 14

Explain the process for a nose down slope landing:

Answer 14

• Rear wheel contact (cyclic aft to “pin” tail wheel)
• Lower collective —> Mains contact
• PMI 30% —> CYC centred

Question 15

Explain the process for a slope lift-off:

Answer 15

30%PMI Set
Into slope cyclic
Raise collective
Disc level —> Lift off

Question 16

What speed is the flat attitude roll on landing conducted at?

Answer 16

F1 OR F2

Question 17

If you have an engine failure below ETL or between ETL and F1, how does that impact your abort to the runway?

Answer 17

SEF < ETL: Flat RLDG
SEF ETL < F1: Flared RLDG

Question 18

Should you brief a touchdown speed for flared and flat running LDGs?

Answer 18

Flared: No
Flat: For practice, yes, however it is not a requirement