Flight Instructor - Helicopter ACS Codes
All 1091 Flight Instructor - Helicopter and their official FAA knowledge-area descriptions. These are the codes printed on your Airman Knowledge Test Report for questions you missed. Upload your report to get just your codes as a printable sheet.
| Code | FAA knowledge area |
|---|---|
| HI.II.A.K1 | Symptoms, recognition, causes, effects, and corrective actions associated with aeromedical and physiological issues, including: |
| HI.II.A.K1a | a. Hypoxia |
| HI.II.A.K1b | b. Hyperventilation |
| HI.II.A.K1c | c. Middle ear and sinus problems |
| HI.II.A.K1d | d. Spatial disorientation |
| HI.II.A.K1e | e. Motion sickness |
| HI.II.A.K1f | f. Carbon monoxide poisoning |
| HI.II.A.K1g | g. Stress |
| HI.II.A.K1h | h. Fatigue |
| HI.II.A.K1i | i. Dehydration and nutrition |
| HI.II.A.K1j | j. Hypothermia |
| HI.II.A.K1k | k. Optical illusions |
| HI.II.A.K1l | l. Dissolved nitrogen in the bloodstream after scuba dives |
| HI.II.A.K2 | Regulations regarding use of alcohol and drugs. |
| HI.II.A.K3 | Effects of alcohol, drugs, and over-the-counter medications. |
| HI.II.A.K4 | Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM) to include using Crew Resource Management (CRM) or Single- Pilot Resource Management (SRM), as appropriate. |
| HI.II.A.R1 | Aeromedical and physiological issues. |
| HI.II.A.R2 | Hazardous attitudes. |
| HI.II.A.R3 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| HI.II.A.R4 | Confirmation and expectation bias. |
| HI.II.A.S1 | Associate the symptoms and effects for at least three of the conditions listed in K1a through K1l with the cause(s) and corrective action(s). |
| HI.II.A.S2 | Perform self-assessment, including fitness for flight and personal minimums, for actual flight or a scenario given by the evaluator. |
| HI.II.B.K1 | Environmental conditions that degrade vision. |
| HI.II.B.K2 | Vestibular and visual illusions. |
| HI.II.B.K3 | "See and Avoid" responsibilities. |
| HI.II.B.K4 | Visual scanning procedure and the importance of peripheral vision. |
| HI.II.B.K5 | Aircraft blind spots and clearing procedures. |
| HI.II.B.K6 | Visual cues of an impending mid-air collision. |
| HI.II.B.K7 | Situations that create the greatest collision risk. |
| HI.II.B.K8 | Division of attention inside and outside the aircraft. |
| HI.II.B.R1 | Distractions to visual scanning. |
| HI.II.B.R2 | Relaxed intermediate focal distance. |
| HI.II.B.R3 | High volume operational environments. |
| HI.II.B.R4 | Collision reaction time. |
| HI.II.B.R5 | Use of a safety pilot. |
| HI.II.B.S1 | Effectively scan using short regularly spaced eye movements. |
| HI.II.B.S2 | Scan around physical obstructions. |
| HI.II.B.S3 | Use appropriate visual scanning techniques. |
| HI.II.B.S4 | Use electronic traffic alert systems, if available. |
| HI.II.C.K1 | Runway incursion definition. |
| HI.II.C.K2 | Taxi instructions/clearances. |
| HI.II.C.K3 | The importance of recording taxi instructions and reviewing taxi routes on the airport diagram. |
| HI.II.C.K4 | Airport markings, signs, and lights including the importance of hold lines associated with runways. |
| HI.II.C.K5 | Appropriate flight deck activities during taxiing, including taxi route planning, briefing the location of Hot Spots, communicating and coordinating with ATC. |
| HI.II.C.K6 | Communication and operational procedures at uncontrolled airports. |
| HI.II.C.R1 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| HI.II.C.R2 | Confirmation or expectation bias as related to taxi instructions. |
| HI.II.C.R3 | Entering or crossing runways. |
| HI.II.C.R4 | Night taxi operations. |
| HI.II.C.R5 | Low visibility taxi operations. |
| HI.II.C.R6 | Runway incursion after landing. |
| HI.II.C.R7 | Operating on taxiways between parallel runways. |
| HI.II.C.S1 | Deliver instruction on the elements and techniques for runway incursion avoidance. |
| HI.II.D.K1 | Lift, weight, thrust, and drag. |
| HI.II.D.K2 | Airfoils, including terminology, definitions, and types. |
| HI.II.D.K3 | Torque effect and translating tendency. |
| HI.II.D.K4 | Gyroscopic precession. |
| HI.II.D.K5 | Blade flapping and coning. |
| HI.II.D.K6 | Coriolis effect. |
| HI.II.D.K7 | Pendular action. |
| HI.II.D.K8 | Dissymmetry of lift. |
| HI.II.D.K9 | Retreating blade stall. |
| HI.II.D.K10 | Translational lift, including effective translational lift (ETL). |
| HI.II.D.K11 | Transverse flow effect. |
| HI.II.D.K12 | Aerodynamics of autorotative flight. |
| HI.II.D.K13 | Rotor system characteristics. |
| HI.II.D.R1 | The basic aerodynamic principles of flight. |
| HI.II.D.S1 | Deliver instruction on principles of flight, including at least three of the elements listed K1 through K13. |
| HI.II.E.K1 | Cyclic. |
| HI.II.E.K2 | Collective. |
| HI.II.E.K3 | Antitorque pedals. |
| HI.II.E.K4 | Throttle and governor, if equipped. |
| HI.II.E.R1 | Use of flight controls. |
| HI.II.E.R2 | Uncoordinated flight. |
| HI.II.E.R3 | Flight control inputs when operating too close to the ground or other obstructions. |
| HI.II.E.S1 | Operate the flight controls. |
| HI.II.F.K1 | Helicopter systems, including: |
| HI.II.F.K1a | a. Flight controls, trim, and if installed, stability control |
| HI.II.F.K1b | b. Powerplant(s) |
| HI.II.F.K1c | c. Main rotor and antitorque systems |
| HI.II.F.K1d | d. Transmission and associated drive shafts |
| HI.II.F.K1e | e. Fuel, oil, and hydraulic |
| HI.II.F.K1f | f. Landing gear, brakes, steering, skids, or floats, as applicable |
| HI.II.F.K1g | g. Avionics |
| HI.II.F.K1h | h. Electrical |
| HI.II.F.K1i | i. Pitot-static, vacuum/pressure, and associated flight instruments |
| HI.II.F.K1j | j. Environmental |
| HI.II.F.K1k | k. Anti-icing and deicing, including carburetor heat, if applicable |
| HI.II.F.K2 | Indications of and procedures for managing system abnormalities or failures. |
| HI.II.F.R1 | Detection of system malfunctions or failures. |
| HI.II.F.R2 | Management of a system failure. |
| HI.II.F.R3 | Monitoring and management of automated systems. |
| HI.II.F.R4 | Providing instruction in unfamiliar aircraft or operating with unfamiliar flight display systems and avionics. |
| HI.II.F.S1 | Operate at least three of the helicopter's systems listed in K1a through K1k. |
| HI.II.F.S2 | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| HI.II.G.K1 | Elements related to performance and limitations by explaining the use of charts, tables, and data to determine performance. |
| HI.II.G.K2 | Factors affecting performance, including: |
| HI.II.G.K2a | a. Atmospheric conditions |
| HI.II.G.K2b | b. Pilot technique |
| HI.II.G.K2c | c. Airport, heliport, helipad, or unprepared surface environment |
| HI.II.G.K2d | d. Loading and weight and balance |
| HI.II.G.K2e | e. Helicopter configuration |
| HI.II.G.K3 | Weight and balance terms, including: basic empty weight, maximum gross weight, arm, moment, reference datum, center of gravity (CG) and CG limits, and useful load. |
| HI.II.G.K4 | Methods for computing longitudinal/lateral CG. |
| HI.II.G.K5 | Aerodynamics. |
| HI.II.G.K6 | Height/Velocity (H/V) diagram according to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM). |
| HI.II.G.R1 | Use of performance charts, tables, and data. |
| HI.II.G.R2 | Helicopter limitations. |
| HI.II.G.R3 | Possible differences between calculated performance and actual performance. |
| HI.II.G.R4 | Exceeding weight limits. |
| HI.II.G.R5 | Operating outside of CG limits. |
| HI.II.G.R6 | Shifting, adding, and removing weight. |
| HI.II.G.R7 | Retreating blade stall. |
| HI.II.G.R8 | Situations that lead to loss of tail rotor/antitorque effectiveness (LTE). |
| HI.II.G.S1 | Use appropriate helicopter performance charts, tables, and data. |
| HI.II.G.S2 | Compute the weight and balance, correct out-of-center of gravity loading errors and determine if the weight and balance remains within limits during all phases of flight. |
| HI.II.H.K1 | Airspace classes and associated requirements and limitations. |
| HI.II.H.K2 | Chart symbols. |
| HI.II.H.K3 | Special use airspace (SUA), special flight rules areas (SFRA), temporary flight restrictions (TFR), and other airspace areas. |
| HI.II.H.K4 | Currency of publications. |
| HI.II.H.K5 | Special visual flight rules (VFR) requirements. |
| HI.II.H.R1 | Various classes and types of airspace. |
| HI.II.H.S1 | Identify and comply with the requirements for basic VFR weather minimums and flying in particular classes of airspace. |
| HI.II.H.S2 | Correctly identify airspace and operate in accordance with associated communication and equipment requirements. |
| HI.II.H.S3 | Identify the requirements for operating in SUA or within a TFR. Identify and comply with special air traffic rules (SATR) and SFRA operations, if applicable. |
| HI.II.I.K1 | Ground-based navigation (identification, orientation, course determination, equipment, tests, regulations, interference, appropriate use of navigation data, and signal integrity). |
| HI.II.I.K2 | Satellite-based navigation (e.g., equipment, regulations, authorized use of databases, and Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (RAIM)). |
| HI.II.I.K3 | Radar assistance to visual flight rules (VFR) aircraft (e.g., operations, equipment, available services, traffic advisories). |
| HI.II.I.K4 | Transponder (Mode(s) A, C, and S) and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B). |
| HI.II.I.R1 | Management of automated navigation and autoflight systems. |
| HI.II.I.R2 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| HI.II.I.R3 | Limitations of the navigation system in use. |
| HI.II.I.R4 | Loss of a navigation signal. |
| HI.II.I.R5 | Use of an electronic flight bag (EFB), if used. |
| HI.II.I.S1 | Use an airborne electronic navigation system. |
| HI.II.I.S2 | Determine the aircraft's position using the navigation system. |
| HI.II.I.S3 | Intercept and track a given course, radial, or bearing. |
| HI.II.I.S4 | Recognize and describe the indication of station or waypoint passage. |
| HI.II.I.S5 | Use proper communication procedures when utilizing radar services. |
| HI.II.J.K1 | Route planning, including consideration of different classes and special use airspace (SUA) and selection of appropriate and available navigation/communication systems and facilities. |
| HI.II.J.K2 | Altitude selection accounting for terrain and obstacles, autorotation requirements of the helicopter, VFR cruising altitudes, and the effect of wind. |
| HI.II.J.K3 | Plotting a course. |
| HI.II.J.K4 | Power setting selection. |
| HI.II.J.K5 | Calculating: |
| HI.II.J.K5a | a. Time, climb and descent rates, course, distance, heading, true airspeed, and groundspeed |
| HI.II.J.K5b | b. Estimated time of arrival, including conversion to universal coordinated time (UTC) |
| HI.II.J.K5c | c. Fuel requirements, including reserve |
| HI.II.J.K6 | Elements of a VFR flight plan. |
| HI.II.J.K7 | Correlate weather information to make a go/no-go decision. |
| HI.II.J.K8 | Procedures for activating and closing a VFR flight plan. |
| HI.II.J.K9 | Magnetic compass errors. |
| HI.II.J.K10 | Pilotage and dead reckoning. |
| HI.II.J.K11 | Planned calculations versus actual results and required corrections. |
| HI.II.J.K12 | Diversion and lost procedures. |
| HI.II.J.K13 | Inflight intercept procedures. |
| HI.II.J.K14 | Use of an electronic flight bag (EFB), if used. |
| HI.II.J.K15 | Chart symbols. |
| HI.II.J.R1 | Pilot. |
| HI.II.J.R2 | Aircraft. |
| HI.II.J.R3 | Environment (e.g., weather, airports, airspace, terrain, obstacles, including wire strike hazards). |
| HI.II.J.R4 | External pressures. |
| HI.II.J.R5 | Limitations of air traffic control (ATC) services. |
| HI.II.J.R6 | Fuel planning. |
| HI.II.J.S1 | Prepare, present, and explain a cross-country flight plan assigned by the evaluator, including a risk analysis to the first fuel stop. |
| HI.II.J.S2 | Apply pertinent information from appropriate and current aeronautical charts, Chart Supplements; Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs) relative to airport/heliport/helipad/landing area, runway and taxiway closures; and other flight publications. |
| HI.II.J.S3 | Create a navigation plan and simulate filing a VFR flight plan. |
| HI.II.J.S4 | Recalculate fuel reserves based on a scenario provided by the evaluator. |
| HI.II.K.K1 | 14 CFR parts 1, 61, and 91. |
| HI.II.K.K2 | 49 CFR part 830. |
| HI.II.K.K3 | Advisory Circulars, INFOs, and SAFOs. |
| HI.II.K.K4 | Airman Certification Standards or Practical Test Standards. |
| HI.II.K.K5 | Pilot's Operating Handbooks or flight manuals. |
| HI.II.K.K6 | Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). |
| HI.II.K.R1 | Use of expired charts, manuals, or publications without current updates. |
| HI.II.K.S1 | Teach at least one of the elements listed in K1 through K6. |
| HI.II.L.K1 | Required logbook entries for instruction given. |
| HI.II.L.K2 | Required student pilot pre-solo knowledge test, solo endorsements, and logbook entries. |
| HI.II.L.K3 | Other required pilot logbook endorsements (e.g., touchdown autorotation, Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR)). |
| HI.II.L.K4 | Preparation of a recommendation for a pilot practical test, including appropriate logbook entry and relevant certificate/rating application for: |
| HI.II.L.K4a | a. Initial pilot certification |
| HI.II.L.K4b | b. Additional pilot certification |
| HI.II.L.K4c | c. Additional aircraft qualification |
| HI.II.L.K5 | Endorsement of a pilot logbook for the satisfactory completion of an FAA flight review. |
| HI.II.L.K6 | Required flight instructor records. |
| HI.II.L.K7 | Flight instructor renewal and reinstatement requirements. |
| HI.II.L.R1 | Endorsements without appropriate limitations or expiration dates. |
| HI.II.L.S1 | Describe and prepare logbook entries/endorsements required for at least two of the events specified in the elements or sub-elements of K1 through K5. |
| HI.II.M.K1 | Physiological aspects of vision related to night flying. |
| HI.II.M.K2 | Lighting systems identifying airports/heliports/helipads/landing areas, runways, taxiways and obstructions, as well as pilot controlled lighting. |
| HI.II.M.K3 | Helicopter equipment and lighting requirements for night operations. |
| HI.II.M.K4 | Personal equipment essential for night flight. |
| HI.II.M.K5 | Night orientation, navigation, chart reading techniques and methods for maintaining night vision effectiveness. |
| HI.II.M.K6 | Night taxi operations. |
| HI.II.M.K7 | Interpretation of traffic position and direction based solely on position lights. |
| HI.II.M.K8 | Use of instruments to verify the aircraft attitude at night. |
| HI.II.M.K9 | Visual illusions at night. |
| HI.II.M.K10 | Appropriate use of automation, if applicable. |
| HI.II.M.R1 | Inoperative equipment. |
| HI.II.M.R2 | Weather considerations specific to night operations. |
| HI.II.M.R3 | Collision hazards. |
| HI.II.M.R4 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| HI.II.M.R5 | Effect of visual illusions and night adaptation during all phases of night flying. |
| HI.II.M.R6 | Runway incursion. |
| HI.II.M.R7 | Night currency versus proficiency. |
| HI.II.M.S1 | Teach at least one of the elements listed in K1 through K10. |
| HI.III.A.K1 | Certification, currency, and recordkeeping requirements, including training and logbook entries. |
| HI.III.A.K2 | Privileges and limitations of pilot certificates and ratings at student pilot, recreational, private, commercial, and flight instructor levels. |
| HI.III.A.K3 | Medical certificates: class, expiration, privileges, temporary disqualifications, and operations under BasicMed. |
| HI.III.A.K4 | Documents pilots must possess to exercise privileges of the specified certificate(s) and rating(s). |
| HI.III.A.R1 | Proficiency versus currency. |
| HI.III.A.R2 | Flying an unfamiliar helicopter or operating with unfamiliar flight display systems and avionics. |
| HI.III.A.S1 | Deliver instruction on at least two of the elements specified in K1 through K4. |
| HI.III.B.K1 | General airworthiness requirements and compliance for helicopters, including: |
| HI.III.B.K1a | a. Location and expiration dates of required aircraft certificates |
| HI.III.B.K1b | b. Required inspections and aircraft logbook documentation |
| HI.III.B.K1c | c. Airworthiness Directives and Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins |
| HI.III.B.K1d | d. Purpose and procedure for obtaining a special flight permit |
| HI.III.B.K2 | Pilot-performed preventive maintenance. |
| HI.III.B.K3 | Equipment requirements for day and night VFR flight, including: |
| HI.III.B.K3a | a. Flying with inoperative equipment |
| HI.III.B.K3b | b. Using an approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL) |
| HI.III.B.K3c | c. Kinds of Operation Equipment List (KOEL) |
| HI.III.B.K3d | d. Required discrepancy records or placards |
| HI.III.B.K4 | Special airworthiness certificate aircraft operating limitations, if applicable. |
| HI.III.B.R1 | Inoperative equipment discovered prior to flight. |
| HI.III.B.S1 | Locate and describe helicopter airworthiness and registration information. |
| HI.III.B.S2 | Determine the helicopter is airworthy in the scenario given by the evaluator. |
| HI.III.B.S3 | Apply appropriate procedures for operating with inoperative equipment in a scenario given by the evaluator. |
| HI.III.C.K1 | Sources of weather data (e.g., National Weather Service, Flight Service) for flight planning purposes. |
| HI.III.C.K2 | Acceptable weather products and resources required for preflight planning, current and forecast weather for departure, en route, and arrival phases of flight such as: |
| HI.III.C.K2a | a. Airport Observations (METAR and SPECI) and Pilot Observations (PIREP) |
| HI.III.C.K2b | b. Surface Analysis Chart, Ceiling and Visibility Chart (CVA) |
| HI.III.C.K2c | c. Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF) |
| HI.III.C.K2d | d. Graphical Forecasts for Aviation (GFA) |
| HI.III.C.K2e | e. Wind and Temperature Aloft Forecast (FB) |
| HI.III.C.K2f | f. Convective Outlook (AC) |
| HI.III.C.K2g | g. Inflight Aviation Weather Advisories including Airmen's Meteorological Information (AIRMET), Significant Meteorological Information (SIGMET), and Convective SIGMET |
| HI.III.C.K3 | Meteorology applicable to the departure, en route, alternate, and destination under visual flight rules (VFR) in Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC), including expected climate and hazardous conditions such as: |
| HI.III.C.K3a | a. Atmospheric composition and stability |
| HI.III.C.K3b | b. Wind (e.g., windshear, mountain wave, factors affecting wind, etc.) |
| HI.III.C.K3c | c. Temperature and heat exchange |
| HI.III.C.K3d | d. Moisture/precipitation |
| HI.III.C.K3e | e. Weather system formation, including air masses and fronts |
| HI.III.C.K3f | f. Clouds |
| HI.III.C.K3g | g. Turbulence |
| HI.III.C.K3h | h. Thunderstorms and microbursts |
| HI.III.C.K3i | i. Icing and freezing level information |
| HI.III.C.K3j | j. Fog/mist |
| HI.III.C.K3k | k. Frost |
| HI.III.C.K3l | l. Obstructions to visibility (e.g., smoke, haze, volcanic ash, etc.) |
| HI.III.C.K4 | Flight deck instrument displays of digital weather and aeronautical information. |
| HI.III.C.R1 | Making the go/no-go and continue/divert decisions, including: |
| HI.III.C.R1a | a. Circumstances that would make diversion prudent |
| HI.III.C.R1b | b. Personal weather minimums |
| HI.III.C.R1c | c. Hazardous weather conditions, including known or forecast icing or turbulence aloft |
| HI.III.C.R2 | Use and limitations of: |
| HI.III.C.R2a | a. Installed onboard weather equipment |
| HI.III.C.R2b | b. Aviation weather reports and forecasts |
| HI.III.C.R2c | c. Inflight weather resources |
| HI.III.C.S1 | Use available aviation weather resources to obtain an adequate weather briefing. |
| HI.III.C.S2 | Analyze the implications of at least three of the conditions listed in K3a through K3l, using actual weather or weather conditions provided by the evaluator. |
| HI.III.C.S3 | Correlate weather information to make a go/no-go decision. |
| HI.IV.A.K1 | Purpose of the maneuver. |
| HI.IV.A.K2 | Elements of the maneuver and the associated common errors. |
| HI.IV.A.K3 | Desired outcome(s), including completion standards. |
| HI.IV.A.R1 | The selected maneuver Task. |
| HI.IV.A.S1 | Deliver instruction on the selected maneuver using a lesson plan, teaching methods, and teaching aids, as appropriate, that incorporate K1 through K3. |
| HI.V.A.K1 | Pilot self-assessment. |
| HI.V.A.K2 | Determining that the helicopter to be used is appropriate and airworthy. |
| HI.V.A.K3 | Helicopter preflight inspection, including: |
| HI.V.A.K3a | a. Which items should be inspected |
| HI.V.A.K3b | b. The reasons for checking each item |
| HI.V.A.K3c | c. How to detect possible defects |
| HI.V.A.K3d | d. The associated regulations |
| HI.V.A.K4 | Environmental factors, including weather, terrain, route selection, and obstructions. |
| HI.V.A.R1 | Pilot. |
| HI.V.A.R2 | Aircraft. |
| HI.V.A.R3 | Environment (e.g., weather, icing, airports/heliports/helipads/landing areas, airspace, terrain, obstacles). |
| HI.V.A.R4 | External pressures. |
| HI.V.A.R5 | Aviation security concerns. |
| HI.V.A.S1 | Inspect the helicopter with reference to an appropriate checklist. |
| HI.V.A.S2 | Verify the helicopter is in condition for safe flight and conforms to its type design. |
| HI.V.A.S3 | Perform self-assessment. |
| HI.V.A.S4 | Continue to assess the environment for safe flight. |
| HI.V.B.K1 | Passenger briefing requirements, including operation and required use of safety restraint systems. |
| HI.V.B.K2 | Use of appropriate checklists. |
| HI.V.B.K3 | Requirements for current and appropriate navigation data. |
| HI.V.B.K4 | Securing items and cargo. |
| HI.V.B.R1 | Use of systems or equipment, including automation and portable electronic devices. |
| HI.V.B.R2 | Inoperative equipment. |
| HI.V.B.R3 | Passenger distractions. |
| HI.V.B.S1 | Secure all items in the aircraft. |
| HI.V.B.S2 | Conduct an appropriate passenger briefing, including identifying the pilot-in-command (PIC), use of safety belts, shoulder harnesses, doors, passenger conduct, rotor blade avoidance, and emergency procedures. |
| HI.V.B.S3 | Properly program and manage helicopter automation, as applicable. |
| HI.V.B.S4 | Appropriately manage risks by utilizing ADM, including SRM/CRM. |
| HI.V.C.K1 | Starting under various conditions. |
| HI.V.C.K2 | Starting procedures, including the use of external power if applicable. |
| HI.V.C.K3 | Limitations associated with starting. |
| HI.V.C.K4 | Conditions leading to and procedures for an aborted start. |
| HI.V.C.R1 | Rotor engagement, if applicable. |
| HI.V.C.R2 | Use of external power unit. |
| HI.V.C.R3 | Limitations during starting. |
| HI.V.C.S1 | Position the helicopter properly considering structures, surface conditions, other aircraft, wind, and the safety of nearby persons and property. |
| HI.V.C.S2 | Use flight control frictions, if required. |
| HI.V.C.S3 | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| HI.V.C.S4 | Engage and manage the rotor system, as appropriate. |
| HI.V.D.K1 | Purpose of before takeoff checklist items, including: |
| HI.V.D.K1a | a. Reasons for checking each item |
| HI.V.D.K1b | b. Detecting malfunctions |
| HI.V.D.K1c | c. Configuring the helicopter as recommended by the manufacturer |
| HI.V.D.R1 | Division of attention while conducting before takeoff checks. |
| HI.V.D.R2 | Unexpected or unclear clearances from ATC. |
| HI.V.D.R3 | Hazardous effects of downwash. |
| HI.V.D.S1 | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| HI.V.D.S2 | Review takeoff performance and emergency procedures. |
| HI.V.D.S3 | Verify that the powerplant temperature(s) and pressure(s) are suitable for takeoff. |
| HI.V.D.S4 | Maintain powerplant and main rotor (Nr) speed within normal limits. |
| HI.V.D.S5 | Divide attention inside and outside the helicopter. |
| HI.VI.A.K1 | Airport runway, heliport, helipad, taxiway signs, markings, and lighting. |
| HI.VI.A.K2 | Airport movement area. |
| HI.VI.A.K3 | Common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.VI.A.R1 | Interpretation of signs, markings, or lighting. |
| HI.VI.A.R2 | Landing site dimensions and limitations. |
| HI.VI.A.R3 | Conflict with aircraft, vehicles, and persons. |
| HI.VI.A.R4 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| HI.VI.A.R5 | Runway incursion. |
| HI.VI.A.S1 | Comply with airport/heliport/helipad signs, markings, and lighting encountered, as applicable to the helicopter provided for the practical test. |
| HI.VI.A.S2 | Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.VI.B.K1 | How to obtain appropriate radio frequencies. |
| HI.VI.B.K2 | Proper radio communication procedures and air traffic control (ATC) phraseology. |
| HI.VI.B.K3 | ATC light signal recognition. |
| HI.VI.B.K4 | Appropriate use of transponder(s). |
| HI.VI.B.K5 | Lost communication procedures. |
| HI.VI.B.K6 | Equipment issues that could cause loss of communication. |
| HI.VI.B.K7 | Radar assistance. |
| HI.VI.B.K8 | Runway Status Lighting Systems. |
| HI.VI.B.K9 | Common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.VI.B.R1 | Communication. |
| HI.VI.B.R2 | Deciding if and when to declare an emergency. |
| HI.VI.B.R3 | Use of non-standard phraseology. |
| HI.VI.B.S1 | Select and activate appropriate frequencies. |
| HI.VI.B.S2 | Transmit using standard phraseology and procedures as specified in the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) and Pilot/Controller Glossary. |
| HI.VI.B.S3 | Acknowledge radio communications and comply with ATC instructions or as directed by the evaluator. |
| HI.VI.B.S4 | Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.VI.C.K1 | Towered and nontowered airport/heliport/helipad/landing area operations and restrictions. |
| HI.VI.C.K2 | Traffic pattern for the current conditions. |
| HI.VI.C.K3 | Right-of-way rules. |
| HI.VI.C.K4 | Use of automated weather and airport/heliport information. |
| HI.VI.C.K5 | Common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.VI.C.R1 | Collision hazards. |
| HI.VI.C.R2 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| HI.VI.C.R3 | Windshear and wake turbulence. |
| HI.VI.C.S1 | Identify and interpret airport/heliport/helipad/landing area runways, taxiways, markings, signs, and lighting. |
| HI.VI.C.S2 | Comply with recommended helicopter traffic pattern procedures, as appropriate. |
| HI.VI.C.S3 | Correct for wind drift to maintain the proper ground track. |
| HI.VI.C.S4 | Maintain orientation with the runway/landing area in use, as applicable. |
| HI.VI.C.S5 | Maintain traffic pattern altitude, ±100 feet, and the appropriate airspeed, ±10 knots. |
| HI.VI.C.S6 | Maintain situational awareness and proper spacing from other traffic or avoid the flow of fixed-wing traffic, as appropriate. |
| HI.VI.C.S7 | Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.VII.A.K1 | Elements related to a vertical takeoff to a hover and landing from a hover. |
| HI.VII.A.K2 | Effect of wind on flight control inputs. |
| HI.VII.A.K3 | Effect of weight and balance and various centers of gravity. |
| HI.VII.A.K4 | Ground effect. |
| HI.VII.A.K5 | Common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.VII.A.R1 | Loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE). |
| HI.VII.A.R2 | Dynamic rollover. |
| HI.VII.A.R3 | Ground resonance. |
| HI.VII.A.R4 | Powerplant failure during hover. |
| HI.VII.A.S1 | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| HI.VII.A.S2 | Comply with air traffic control (ATC) or evaluator instructions and make radio calls as appropriate. |
| HI.VII.A.S3 | Maintain powerplant and main rotor (Nr) speed within normal limits. |
| HI.VII.A.S4 | Ascend to and maintain recommended hovering altitude, and descend from recommended hovering altitude in headwind, crosswind, and tailwind conditions, without drift. |
| HI.VII.A.S5 | Maintain recommended hovering altitude, ±1/2 of that altitude within 10 feet of the surface, if above 10 feet, ±5 feet. |
| HI.VII.A.S6 | Maintain position within 2 feet of a designated point with no aft movement. |
| HI.VII.A.S7 | Descend vertically to within 2 feet of the designated touchdown point. |
| HI.VII.A.S8 | Maintain specified heading, ± 10°. |
| HI.VII.A.S9 | Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.VII.B.K1 | Current airport aeronautical references and information resources such as the Chart Supplement, airport diagram, and Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs). |
| HI.VII.B.K2 | Hover taxi instructions, clearances, and limitations. |
| HI.VII.B.K3 | Airport/heliport/helipad/landing area, signs, markings, and lighting. |
| HI.VII.B.K4 | Visual indicators for wind. |
| HI.VII.B.K5 | Aircraft lighting, as appropriate. |
| HI.VII.B.K6 | Procedures for: |
| HI.VII.B.K6a | a. Pilot activities during taxiing |
| HI.VII.B.K6b | b. Safe hover taxi at towered and non-towered airports/heliports/helipads/landing areas |
| HI.VII.B.K6c | c. Entering or crossing runways |
| HI.VII.B.K7 | Height/Velocity (H/V) considerations. |
| HI.VII.B.K8 | Aircraft operating limitations. |
| HI.VII.B.K9 | Common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.VII.B.R1 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| HI.VII.B.R2 | Reduced visibility or night taxi operations. |
| HI.VII.B.R3 | Runway incursion. |
| HI.VII.B.R4 | Other aircraft, vehicles, persons, and hazards. |
| HI.VII.B.R5 | Hazardous effects of downwash. |
| HI.VII.B.R6 | Main rotor, tail rotor, and tail strike hazards. |
| HI.VII.B.R7 | Height/Velocity (H/V) considerations. |
| HI.VII.B.R8 | Confirmation or expectation bias as related to taxi instructions. |
| HI.VII.B.S1 | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| HI.VII.B.S2 | Receive and correctly read back clearances/instructions, if applicable. |
| HI.VII.B.S3 | Use an airport diagram or taxi chart during taxi, if published, and maintain situational awareness. |
| HI.VII.B.S4 | Comply with airport/heliport taxiway markings, signals, and signs. |
| HI.VII.B.S5 | Maintain powerplant and main rotor (Nr) speed within normal limits. |
| HI.VII.B.S6 | Maintain a straight ground track within ±2 feet of a designated ground track. |
| HI.VII.B.S7 | Maintain recommended hovering altitude, ±1/2 of that altitude within 10 feet of the surface, if above 10 feet, ±5 feet. |
| HI.VII.B.S8 | Hover taxi over specified ground references, demonstrating forward, sideward, and rearward hovering and hovering turns. |
| HI.VII.B.S9 | Maintain a constant rate of turn at pivot points. |
| HI.VII.B.S10 | Maintain a position within 2 feet of each pivot point during turns. |
| HI.VII.B.S11 | Make a 360° pivoting turn, left and right, stopping within 10° of a specified heading. |
| HI.VII.B.S12 | Make smooth, timely, and correct control application during the maneuver. |
| HI.VII.B.S13 | Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.VII.C.K1 | Current airport aeronautical references and information resources such as the Chart Supplement, airport diagram, and Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs). |
| HI.VII.C.K2 | Air taxi instructions, clearances, and limitations. |
| HI.VII.C.K3 | Airport/heliport/helipad/landing area, signs, markings, and lighting. |
| HI.VII.C.K4 | Visual indicators for wind. |
| HI.VII.C.K5 | Aircraft lighting, as appropriate. |
| HI.VII.C.K6 | Procedures for: |
| HI.VII.C.K6a | a. Pilot activities during taxiing |
| HI.VII.C.K6b | b. Safe air taxi at towered and nontowered airports |
| HI.VII.C.K6c | c. Overflying of runways |
| HI.VII.C.K7 | Height/Velocity (H/V) considerations. |
| HI.VII.C.K8 | Common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.VII.C.R1 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| HI.VII.C.R2 | Reduced visibility or night taxi operations. |
| HI.VII.C.R3 | Runway incursion. |
| HI.VII.C.R4 | Main rotor, tail rotor, and tail strike hazards. |
| HI.VII.C.R5 | H/V diagram performance in case of powerplant failure. |
| HI.VII.C.R6 | Confirmation or expectation bias as related to taxi instructions. |
| HI.VII.C.S1 | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| HI.VII.C.S2 | Use an airport diagram or taxi chart during taxi, if published, and maintain situational awareness. |
| HI.VII.C.S3 | Select a safe airspeed and altitude. |
| HI.VII.C.S4 | Maintain desired track and groundspeed in headwind and crosswind conditions, avoiding conditions that might lead to loss of tail rotor/antitorque effectiveness. |
| HI.VII.C.S5 | Maintain powerplant and main rotor (Nr) speed within normal limits. |
| HI.VII.C.S6 | Comply with airport/heliport/helipad/landing area markings, lights, signs, and ATC instructions. |
| HI.VII.C.S7 | Maintain specified altitude, ±10 feet. |
| HI.VII.C.S8 | Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.VII.D.K1 | Current airport aeronautical references and information resources such as the Chart Supplement, airport diagram, and Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs). |
| HI.VII.D.K2 | Taxi instructions/clearances. |
| HI.VII.D.K3 | Airport/heliport/helipad/landing area, signs, markings, and lighting. |
| HI.VII.D.K4 | Visual indicators for wind. |
| HI.VII.D.K5 | Aircraft lighting, as appropriate. |
| HI.VII.D.K6 | Procedures for: |
| HI.VII.D.K6a | a. Appropriate flight deck activities prior to taxi, including route planning and identifying the location of Hot Spots |
| HI.VII.D.K6b | b. Safe taxi at towered and nontowered airports |
| HI.VII.D.K6c | c. Entering or crossing runways |
| HI.VII.D.K7 | Common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.VII.D.R1 | Activities and distractions. |
| HI.VII.D.R2 | Confirmation or expectation bias as related to taxi instructions. |
| HI.VII.D.R3 | Runway incursion. |
| HI.VII.D.R4 | Speed during taxi and turns. |
| HI.VII.D.R5 | Appropriate thrust vector and brake use. |
| HI.VII.D.R6 | Airframe and rotor clearances during taxi. |
| HI.VII.D.S1 | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| HI.VII.D.S2 | Use an appropriate airport/heliport diagram or taxi chart, if published. |
| HI.VII.D.S3 | Properly position nosewheel/tailwheel, if applicable, locked or unlocked. |
| HI.VII.D.S4 | Position the flight controls properly for the existing wind conditions, with the landing gear in contact with the surface, avoiding conditions that might lead to loss of directional control. |
| HI.VII.D.S5 | Properly use cyclic, collective, and brakes as applicable to control speed while taxiing. |
| HI.VII.D.S6 | Maintain powerplant and main rotor (Nr) speed within normal limits. |
| HI.VII.D.S7 | Maintain specified track within 2 feet. |
| HI.VII.D.S8 | Position the helicopter relative to hold lines or a specified point. |
| HI.VII.D.S9 | Receive and comply with ATC clearances/instructions, if applicable. |
| HI.VII.D.S10 | Comply with airport/heliport taxiway markings, lights, and signals. |
| HI.VII.D.S11 | Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.VII.E.K1 | Elements related to slope operations. |
| HI.VII.E.K2 | Factors used for selecting an appropriate slope. |
| HI.VII.E.K3 | Effect of wind on slope operations. |
| HI.VII.E.K4 | Dynamic rollover considerations during slope operations and preventive/recovery techniques. |
| HI.VII.E.K5 | Helicopter slope limitations. |
| HI.VII.E.K6 | Common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.VII.E.R1 | Operations on a slope. |
| HI.VII.E.R2 | Conditions leading to loss of tail rotor/antitorque effectiveness. |
| HI.VII.E.R3 | Embarking or disembarking passengers and rotor blade hazards. |
| HI.VII.E.R4 | Conditions leading to dynamic rollover. |
| HI.VII.E.R5 | Surface conditions. |
| HI.VII.E.R6 | Collision hazards. |
| HI.VII.E.R7 | Exceeding the manufacturer's slope limitations. |
| HI.VII.E.S1 | Select a suitable slope. |
| HI.VII.E.S2 | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| HI.VII.E.S3 | Properly approach the slope considering wind effect and obstacles. |
| HI.VII.E.S4 | Maintain powerplant and main rotor (Nr) speed within normal limits. |
| HI.VII.E.S5 | Maintain heading and ground position and prevent movement of aircraft on slope. |
| HI.VII.E.S6 | Make a smooth positive descent to touch the upslope skid or wheel(s) on the sloping surface. |
| HI.VII.E.S7 | Recognize if slope is too steep and abandon the operation prior to reaching cyclic control stops. |
| HI.VII.E.S8 | Maintain positive control while lowering the downslope skid or wheel to touchdown. |
| HI.VII.E.S9 | Neutralize controls after landing. |
| HI.VII.E.S10 | Make a smooth transition from the slope to a stabilized hover parallel to the slope. |
| HI.VII.E.S11 | Properly move away from the slope. |
| HI.VII.E.S12 | Maintain a specified heading throughout the operation, ±5°. |
| HI.VII.E.S13 | Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.VIII.A.K1 | Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on takeoff and climb performance. |
| HI.VIII.A.K2 | Factors affecting the profile of the height/velocity (H/V) diagram. |
| HI.VIII.A.K3 | Common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.VIII.A.R1 | Selection of takeoff path based on helicopter performance and limitations, available distance, and wind. |
| HI.VIII.A.R2 | Effects of: |
| HI.VIII.A.R2a | a. Crosswind |
| HI.VIII.A.R2b | b. Windshear |
| HI.VIII.A.R2c | c. Tailwind |
| HI.VIII.A.R2d | d. Turbulence, including wake turbulence |
| HI.VIII.A.R2e | e. Runway/departure point surface/condition |
| HI.VIII.A.R3 | Abnormal operations, including planning for: |
| HI.VIII.A.R3a | a. Rejected takeoff |
| HI.VIII.A.R3b | b. Powerplant failure in takeoff/climb phase of flight |
| HI.VIII.A.R4 | Collision hazards. |
| HI.VIII.A.R5 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| HI.VIII.A.R6 | Runway incursion. |
| HI.VIII.A.S1 | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| HI.VIII.A.S2 | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| HI.VIII.A.S3 | Verify assigned/correct runway, if at an airport. |
| HI.VIII.A.S4 | Determine wind direction with or without visible wind direction indicators. |
| HI.VIII.A.S5 | Clear the area, taxi into the takeoff position, and align the helicopter on the runway centerline or with takeoff path. |
| HI.VIII.A.S6 | Establish a stationary position on the surface or a stabilized hover prior to takeoff in headwind and crosswind conditions. |
| HI.VIII.A.S7 | Confirm takeoff power and instrument indications prior to forward movement. |
| HI.VIII.A.S8 | After clearing all obstacles, transition to normal climb attitude, airspeed, ±5 knots, and power setting. |
| HI.VIII.A.S9 | Maintain powerplant and main rotor (Nr) speed within normal limits. |
| HI.VIII.A.S10 | Maintain proper ground track with crosswind correction, as needed. |
| HI.VIII.A.S11 | Comply with noise abatement procedures, as applicable. |
| HI.VIII.A.S12 | Use runway incursion avoidance procedures, if applicable. |
| HI.VIII.A.S13 | Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.VIII.B.K1 | Effects of wind, weight, altitude, and temperature on performance. |
| HI.VIII.B.K2 | Wind correction techniques on approach and landing. |
| HI.VIII.B.K3 | Landing surface, obstructions, and selection of a suitable touchdown point. |
| HI.VIII.B.K4 | Factors affecting the profile of the height/velocity (H/V) diagram. |
| HI.VIII.B.K5 | Common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.VIII.B.R1 | Selection of approach path and landing based on aircraft performance and limitations, and wind. |
| HI.VIII.B.R2 | Effects of: |
| HI.VIII.B.R2a | a. Crosswind |
| HI.VIII.B.R2b | b. Windshear |
| HI.VIII.B.R2c | c. Tailwind |
| HI.VIII.B.R2d | d. Turbulence, including wake turbulence |
| HI.VIII.B.R2e | e. Vortex ring state (VRS) |
| HI.VIII.B.R2f | f. Touchdown surface and condition |
| HI.VIII.B.R3 | Go-around/rejected landing. |
| HI.VIII.B.R4 | Collision hazards. |
| HI.VIII.B.R5 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| HI.VIII.B.R6 | Loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE). |
| HI.VIII.B.S1 | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| HI.VIII.B.S2 | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| HI.VIII.B.S3 | Determine wind direction with or without visible wind direction indicators. |
| HI.VIII.B.S4 | Align the helicopter with the correct/assigned runway or touchdown point. |
| HI.VIII.B.S5 | Scan the landing area/touchdown point and adjoining area for traffic and obstructions. |
| HI.VIII.B.S6 | Maintain proper ground track with crosswind correction, if necessary. |
| HI.VIII.B.S7 | Establish and maintain a normal approach angle and rate of closure. |
| HI.VIII.B.S8 | Maintain powerplant and main rotor (Nr) speed within normal limits. |
| HI.VIII.B.S9 | Arrive at the termination point, on the surface or at a stabilized hover ±2 feet. |
| HI.VIII.B.S10 | Use runway incursion avoidance procedures, if applicable. |
| HI.VIII.B.S11 | Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.VIII.C.K1 | Situations where this maneuver is appropriate. |
| HI.VIII.C.K2 | Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind and temperature, on takeoff and climb performance. |
| HI.VIII.C.K3 | Powerplant failure during approach/landing phase of flight. |
| HI.VIII.C.K4 | Common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.VIII.C.R1 | Selection of takeoff path based on helicopter performance and limitations, available distance, and wind. |
| HI.VIII.C.R2 | Effects of: |
| HI.VIII.C.R2a | a. Crosswind |
| HI.VIII.C.R2b | b. Windshear |
| HI.VIII.C.R2c | c. Tailwind |
| HI.VIII.C.R2d | d. Turbulence, including wake turbulence |
| HI.VIII.C.R2e | e. Surface conditions |
| HI.VIII.C.R3 | Abnormal operations including: |
| HI.VIII.C.R3a | a. Rejected takeoff |
| HI.VIII.C.R3b | b. Powerplant failure in takeoff/climb phase of flight |
| HI.VIII.C.R4 | Collision hazards. |
| HI.VIII.C.R5 | Low rotor rpm. |
| HI.VIII.C.R6 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| HI.VIII.C.S1 | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| HI.VIII.C.S2 | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| HI.VIII.C.S3 | Use control inputs to initiate lift-off from the takeoff position using a forward climb attitude to fly the departure profile. |
| HI.VIII.C.S4 | Maintain powerplant and rotor rpm within normal limits. |
| HI.VIII.C.S5 | Use required takeoff power, or power as specified by the evaluator. |
| HI.VIII.C.S6 | After clearing all obstacles, transition to normal climb attitude, airspeed, ±5 knots, and power setting. |
| HI.VIII.C.S7 | Maintain directional control, ground track, and proper wind-drift correction throughout the maneuver. |
| HI.VIII.C.S8 | Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.VIII.D.K1 | A stabilized steep approach. |
| HI.VIII.D.K2 | Approach techniques and applicability. |
| HI.VIII.D.K3 | Performance data and the height velocity (H/V) diagram. |
| HI.VIII.D.K4 | Effects of atmospheric conditions on approach and landing performance. |
| HI.VIII.D.K5 | Wind correction techniques. |
| HI.VIII.D.K6 | Aircraft performance and limitations. |
| HI.VIII.D.K7 | Common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.VIII.D.R1 | Selection of approach path and landing based on aircraft performance and limitations, and wind. |
| HI.VIII.D.R2 | Effects of: |
| HI.VIII.D.R2a | a. Wind Direction |
| HI.VIII.D.R2b | b. Windshear |
| HI.VIII.D.R2c | c. Turbulence, including wake turbulence |
| HI.VIII.D.R3 | Planning for: |
| HI.VIII.D.R3a | a. Rejected landing and go-around |
| HI.VIII.D.R3b | b. Powerplant failure during the approach |
| HI.VIII.D.R4 | Collision hazards. |
| HI.VIII.D.R5 | Vortex ring state (VRS). |
| HI.VIII.D.R6 | Landing surface. |
| HI.VIII.D.R7 | Aircraft limitations. |
| HI.VIII.D.R8 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| HI.VIII.D.R9 | Loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE). |
| HI.VIII.D.R10 | Degraded Visual Environment (DVE) and flat light conditions. |
| HI.VIII.D.S1 | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| HI.VIII.D.S2 | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| HI.VIII.D.S3 | Consider the wind direction and conditions, landing surface, and obstacles. |
| HI.VIII.D.S4 | Select a suitable termination point. |
| HI.VIII.D.S5 | Establish and maintain a steep approach angle, (15° maximum) and proper rate of closure. |
| HI.VIII.D.S6 | Maintain proper ground track with crosswind correction, if necessary. |
| HI.VIII.D.S7 | Maintain powerplant and main rotor (Nr) speed within normal limits. |
| HI.VIII.D.S8 | Arrive at the termination point, on the surface or at a stabilized hover ±2 feet. |
| HI.VIII.D.S9 | Use runway incursion avoidance procedures, if applicable. |
| HI.VIII.D.S10 | Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.VIII.E.K1 | Elements of a rolling takeoff. |
| HI.VIII.E.K2 | Effects of wind, weight, temperature, and density altitude. |
| HI.VIII.E.K3 | Situations when a rolling takeoff is recommended and factors related to takeoff and climb performance. |
| HI.VIII.E.K4 | Translational lift. |
| HI.VIII.E.K5 | Common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.VIII.E.R1 | Selection of takeoff path based on helicopter performance and limitations, available distance, and wind. |
| HI.VIII.E.R2 | Effects of: |
| HI.VIII.E.R2a | a. Wind Direction |
| HI.VIII.E.R2b | b. Windshear |
| HI.VIII.E.R2c | c. Turbulence, including wake turbulence |
| HI.VIII.E.R3 | Planning for: |
| HI.VIII.E.R3a | a. Height/Velocity (H/V) considerations |
| HI.VIII.E.R3b | b. Rejected takeoff |
| HI.VIII.E.R3c | c. Powerplant failure during takeoff/climb phase of flight |
| HI.VIII.E.R4 | Collision hazards. |
| HI.VIII.E.R5 | Takeoff surface. |
| HI.VIII.E.R6 | Landing gear. |
| HI.VIII.E.R7 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| HI.VIII.E.S1 | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| HI.VIII.E.S2 | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| HI.VIII.E.S3 | Determine wind direction with or without visible wind direction indicators. |
| HI.VIII.E.S4 | Verify assigned/correct takeoff path. |
| HI.VIII.E.S5 | Maintain powerplant and main rotor (Nr) speed within normal limits. |
| HI.VIII.E.S6 | Use control inputs that initiate the takeoff roll. |
| HI.VIII.E.S7 | Maintain proper ground track with crosswind correction, while accelerating. |
| HI.VIII.E.S8 | Transition to a normal climb airspeed, ±5 knots, and set appropriate power. |
| HI.VIII.E.S9 | Maintain proper ground track with crosswind correction after liftoff. |
| HI.VIII.E.S10 | Use runway incursion avoidance procedures, if applicable. |
| HI.VIII.E.S11 | Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.VIII.F.K1 | Elements related to shallow approach and running/roll-on landing, including when to use the maneuver, aircraft limitations, and effect of landing surface texture. |
| HI.VIII.F.K2 | Effects of wind, weight, temperature, and density altitude. |
| HI.VIII.F.K3 | Common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.VIII.F.R1 | Selection of approach path and landing based on aircraft performance and limitations, and wind. |
| HI.VIII.F.R2 | Effects of: |
| HI.VIII.F.R2a | a. Wind Direction |
| HI.VIII.F.R2b | b. Windshear |
| HI.VIII.F.R2c | c. Turbulence, including wake turbulence |
| HI.VIII.F.R3 | Planning for: |
| HI.VIII.F.R3a | a. Powerplant failure during approach/landing phase of flight |
| HI.VIII.F.R4 | Collision hazards. |
| HI.VIII.F.R5 | Landing surface. |
| HI.VIII.F.R6 | Dynamic rollover. |
| HI.VIII.F.R7 | Ground resonance. |
| HI.VIII.F.R8 | Aircraft limitations. |
| HI.VIII.F.R9 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| HI.VIII.F.S1 | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| HI.VIII.F.S2 | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| HI.VIII.F.S3 | Maintain powerplant and main rotor (Nr) speed within normal limits. |
| HI.VIII.F.S4 | Establish and maintain the recommended approach angle and proper rate of closure. |
| HI.VIII.F.S5 | Determine wind direction and maintain ground track with crosswind correction. |
| HI.VIII.F.S6 | Maintain effective translational lift during surface contact with landing gear parallel to the ground track. |
| HI.VIII.F.S7 | Make smooth, timely, and correct control inputs after surface contact to maintain directional control. |
| HI.VIII.F.S8 | Use runway incursion avoidance procedures, if applicable. |
| HI.VIII.F.S9 | Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.VIII.G.K1 | Situations and considerations on approach that could require a go-around. |
| HI.VIII.G.K2 | Effects of atmospheric conditions on a go-around. |
| HI.VIII.G.K3 | Go-around procedures and the importance of a timely decision. |
| HI.VIII.G.K4 | Common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.VIII.G.R1 | Recognition of the need for a go-around. |
| HI.VIII.G.R2 | Application of power and flight control inputs. |
| HI.VIII.G.R3 | Collision hazards. |
| HI.VIII.G.R4 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| HI.VIII.G.R5 | Runway incursion. |
| HI.VIII.G.S1 | Make a timely decision to discontinue the approach or at the direction of the evaluator. |
| HI.VIII.G.S2 | Maintain powerplant and rotor rpm within normal limits while applying proper control input to stop descent and initiate climb. |
| HI.VIII.G.S3 | Transition to a positive rate of climb and appropriate airspeed of ±5 knots. |
| HI.VIII.G.S4 | Maintain directional control, ground track, and proper wind-drift correction throughout the maneuver. |
| HI.VIII.G.S5 | Notify/coordinate with air traffic control (ATC) or evaluator instructions as required. |
| HI.VIII.G.S6 | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| HI.VIII.G.S7 | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| HI.VIII.G.S8 | Use runway incursion avoidance procedures, if applicable. |
| HI.VIII.G.S9 | Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.IX.A.K1 | Basic elements of the aircraft and aerodynamics that affect the ability to maintain straight-and-level flight. |
| HI.IX.A.K2 | Flight control and trim use, if applicable. |
| HI.IX.A.K3 | The pilot's visual references when performing the maneuver. |
| HI.IX.A.K4 | Integrated flight instruction. |
| HI.IX.A.K5 | Common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.IX.A.R1 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| HI.IX.A.R2 | Collision hazards. |
| HI.IX.A.S1 | Establish and maintain straight-and-level flight. |
| HI.IX.A.S2 | Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.IX.B.K1 | Purpose of and procedures for level turns. |
| HI.IX.B.K2 | Flight control and trim use, if applicable. |
| HI.IX.B.K3 | The pilot's visual references when performing the maneuver. |
| HI.IX.B.K4 | Integrated flight instruction. |
| HI.IX.B.K5 | Common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.IX.B.R1 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| HI.IX.B.R2 | Collision hazards. |
| HI.IX.B.S1 | Establish, maintain, and roll out of a level turn. |
| HI.IX.B.S2 | Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.IX.C.K1 | Purpose of and procedures for straight climbs and climbing turns. |
| HI.IX.C.K2 | Flight control and trim use, if applicable. |
| HI.IX.C.K3 | The pilot's visual references when performing the maneuver. |
| HI.IX.C.K4 | Integrated flight instruction. |
| HI.IX.C.K5 | Common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.IX.C.R1 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| HI.IX.C.R2 | Collision hazards. |
| HI.IX.C.S1 | Establish, maintain, and level off from climbs and climbing turns. |
| HI.IX.C.S2 | Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.IX.D.K1 | Purpose of and procedures for straight descents and descending turns. |
| HI.IX.D.K2 | Flight control and trim use, if applicable. |
| HI.IX.D.K3 | The pilot's visual references when performing the maneuver. |
| HI.IX.D.K4 | Integrated flight instruction. |
| HI.IX.D.K5 | Common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.IX.D.R1 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| HI.IX.D.R2 | Collision hazards. |
| HI.IX.D.S1 | Establish, maintain, and level off from straight descents and descending turns. |
| HI.IX.D.S2 | Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.X.A.K1 | Purpose of the maneuver. |
| HI.X.A.K2 | Effects of atmospheric conditions on a rapid deceleration/quick stop. |
| HI.X.A.K3 | Wind correction techniques during rapid deceleration/quick stop. |
| HI.X.A.K4 | Common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.X.A.R1 | Recognition of the need for a rapid deceleration/quick stop. |
| HI.X.A.R2 | Powerplant and rotor management. |
| HI.X.A.R3 | Vortex ring state (VRS). |
| HI.X.A.R4 | Collision hazards. |
| HI.X.A.R5 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| HI.X.A.S1 | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| HI.X.A.S2 | Maintain powerplant and main rotor (Nr) speed within normal limits. |
| HI.X.A.S3 | Coordinate all controls throughout the execution of the maneuver to terminate in a hover at an appropriate hover height. |
| HI.X.A.S4 | Maintain an altitude that permits safe clearance between the tail boom and the surface. |
| HI.X.A.S5 | Maintain heading throughout the maneuver, ±5°. |
| HI.X.A.S6 | Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.X.B.K1 | Elements related to straight-in autorotation. |
| HI.X.B.K2 | Effects of wind, weight, temperature, and density altitude. |
| HI.X.B.K3 | Main rotor (Nr) speed. |
| HI.X.B.K4 | Energy management. |
| HI.X.B.K5 | Causes and effects of high descent rates. |
| HI.X.B.K6 | Effect of varying bank angles, airspeeds, and rotor rpm. |
| HI.X.B.K7 | Common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.X.B.R1 | Low entry altitudes. |
| HI.X.B.R2 | Flight control inputs. |
| HI.X.B.R3 | Turbulence, including wake turbulence. |
| HI.X.B.R4 | Windshear. |
| HI.X.B.R5 | Exchange of flight controls during an intervention. |
| HI.X.B.R6 | Main rotor (Nr) speed. |
| HI.X.B.R7 | Energy management. |
| HI.X.B.R8 | Low rotor rpm or rotor stall. |
| HI.X.B.R9 | Main rotor (Nr) overspeed. |
| HI.X.B.R10 | Excessive rate of descent. |
| HI.X.B.R11 | Powerplant failure during the maneuver. |
| HI.X.B.R12 | Collision hazards. |
| HI.X.B.R13 | Terminating an autorotation. |
| HI.X.B.R14 | Power recovery and go-around. |
| HI.X.B.R15 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| HI.X.B.S1 | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| HI.X.B.S2 | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| HI.X.B.S3 | Select a suitable landing area. |
| HI.X.B.S4 | Clear the area. |
| HI.X.B.S5 | Select an appropriate entry altitude. |
| HI.X.B.S6 | Initiate the maneuver at the proper point. |
| HI.X.B.S7 | Establish power-off glide with the helicopter trimmed and autorotation airspeed, ±5 knots. |
| HI.X.B.S8 | Maintain main rotor (Nr) within normal limits. |
| HI.X.B.S9 | Compensate for wind speed and direction as necessary to avoid undershooting or overshooting the selected landing area. |
| HI.X.B.S10 | Use proper deceleration and collective pitch application that permits safe clearance between the aircraft tail boom and the surface. |
| HI.X.B.S11 | Initiate proper power recovery, or touchdown to the surface as briefed by the evaluator. |
| HI.X.B.S12 | Terminate autorotation to a stabilized hover, or to the surface within 100 feet of a designated point. |
| HI.X.B.S13 | Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.X.C.K1 | Elements related to autorotation with turns. |
| HI.X.C.K2 | Effects of wind, weight, temperature, and density altitude. |
| HI.X.C.K3 | Various rotor systems and their effects on autorotation. |
| HI.X.C.K4 | Main rotor (Nr) speed. |
| HI.X.C.K5 | Energy management. |
| HI.X.C.K6 | Causes and effects of high descent rates. |
| HI.X.C.K7 | Effect of varying bank angles, airspeeds, and rotor rpm. |
| HI.X.C.K8 | Common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.X.C.R1 | Low entry altitudes. |
| HI.X.C.R2 | Flight control inputs. |
| HI.X.C.R3 | Turbulence, including wake turbulence. |
| HI.X.C.R4 | Windshear. |
| HI.X.C.R5 | Energy management. |
| HI.X.C.R6 | Main rotor (Nr) speed. |
| HI.X.C.R7 | Low rotor rpm or rotor stall. |
| HI.X.C.R8 | Excessive rate of descent. |
| HI.X.C.R9 | Powerplant failure during the maneuver. |
| HI.X.C.R10 | Rolling out of the turn. |
| HI.X.C.R11 | Collision hazards. |
| HI.X.C.R12 | Terminating an autorotation. |
| HI.X.C.R13 | Power recovery and go-around. |
| HI.X.C.R14 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| HI.X.C.S1 | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| HI.X.C.S2 | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| HI.X.C.S3 | Select a suitable landing area. |
| HI.X.C.S4 | Clear the area. |
| HI.X.C.S5 | Select an appropriate entry altitude. |
| HI.X.C.S6 | Initiate the maneuver at the proper point. |
| HI.X.C.S7 | Establish power-off glide with the aircraft properly trimmed and autorotation airspeed, ±5 knots. |
| HI.X.C.S8 | Maintain main rotor (Nr) within normal limits. |
| HI.X.C.S9 | Maneuver to avoid undershooting or overshooting the selected landing area. |
| HI.X.C.S10 | Roll out no lower than 300 feet above ground level (AGL) along the flight path to the selected landing area. |
| HI.X.C.S12 | Use proper deceleration and collective pitch application that permits safe clearance between the aircraft tail boom and the surface. |
| HI.X.C.S13 | Initiate proper power recovery, or touchdown to the surface as briefed by the evaluator. |
| HI.X.C.S14 | Terminate autorotation to a stabilized hover, or to the surface within 100 feet of a designated point. |
| HI.X.C.S15 | Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.XI.A.K1 | Elements related to powerplant failure in a hover, including energy management concepts. |
| HI.XI.A.K2 | Effects of wind, weight, temperature, and density altitude. |
| HI.XI.A.K3 | High and low inertia of rotor systems. |
| HI.XI.A.K4 | Aerodynamics associated with powerplant failure in a hover. |
| HI.XI.A.K5 | Proper orientation, division of attention, and proper planning. |
| HI.XI.A.K6 | Common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.XI.A.R1 | Powerplant failure in a hover. |
| HI.XI.A.R2 | Flight control inputs. |
| HI.XI.A.R3 | Helicopter movement. |
| HI.XI.A.R4 | Dynamic rollover. |
| HI.XI.A.R5 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| HI.XI.A.S1 | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| HI.XI.A.S2 | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| HI.XI.A.S3 | Clear the area. |
| HI.XI.A.S4 | Select a suitable landing area. |
| HI.XI.A.S5 | Establish a stationary or forward hover into the wind. |
| HI.XI.A.S6 | Simulate powerplant failure. |
| HI.XI.A.S7 | Maintain a heading, ±5°, throughout the maneuver. |
| HI.XI.A.S8 | Touchdown with minimum sideward movement and no rearward movement. |
| HI.XI.A.S9 | Use appropriate flight control inputs to cushion the touchdown. |
| HI.XI.A.S10 | After touchdown, lower collective and neutralize flight controls. |
| HI.XI.A.S11 | Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.XI.B.K1 | Elements of a powerplant failure at altitude. |
| HI.XI.B.K2 | Main rotor (Nr) speed. |
| HI.XI.B.K3 | Effects of wind, weight, temperature, and density altitude. |
| HI.XI.B.K4 | Energy management. |
| HI.XI.B.K5 | Causes and effects of high descent rates. |
| HI.XI.B.K6 | Effect of varying bank angles, airspeeds, and rotor rpm. |
| HI.XI.B.K7 | Common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.XI.B.R1 | Low entry altitudes. |
| HI.XI.B.R2 | Selection of landing area. |
| HI.XI.B.R3 | Flight control inputs. |
| HI.XI.B.R4 | Turbulence, including wake turbulence. |
| HI.XI.B.R5 | Windshear. |
| HI.XI.B.R6 | Low rotor rpm or rotor stall. |
| HI.XI.B.R7 | Powerplant failure during the maneuver. |
| HI.XI.B.R8 | Collision hazards. |
| HI.XI.B.R9 | Autorotation power-off never-exceed speed (VNE) limitation. |
| HI.XI.B.R10 | Helicopter trim. |
| HI.XI.B.R11 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| HI.XI.B.S1 | Establish an autorotation. |
| HI.XI.B.S2 | Establish power-off glide with the helicopter trimmed and autorotation airspeed, ±5 knots. |
| HI.XI.B.S3 | Maintain main rotor (Nr) within normal limits. |
| HI.XI.B.S4 | Select a suitable landing area considering altitude, wind, terrain, and obstructions. |
| HI.XI.B.S5 | Compensate for wind speed and direction as necessary to avoid undershooting or overshooting the selected landing area. |
| HI.XI.B.S6 | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| HI.XI.B.S7 | Terminate approach with a power recovery at a safe altitude as directed by the evaluator. |
| HI.XI.B.S8 | Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.XI.C.K1 | Elements of approach and landing with one engine inoperative. |
| HI.XI.C.K2 | Effects of atmospheric conditions on emergency approach and landing. |
| HI.XI.C.K3 | Stabilized approach. |
| HI.XI.C.K4 | Approach and landing profiles and aircraft configuration. |
| HI.XI.C.K5 | Common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.XI.C.R1 | Consideration of altitude, wind, terrain, obstructions, and available landing area. |
| HI.XI.C.R2 | Planning and following a flightpath to the selected landing area. |
| HI.XI.C.R3 | Collision hazards. |
| HI.XI.C.R4 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| HI.XI.C.S1 | Maintain the operating powerplant within OEI limits. |
| HI.XI.C.S2 | Maintain, prior to beginning the final approach segment, the recommended flight profile with altitude ±100 feet, airspeed, ±10 knots, heading ±5°, and maintains track. |
| HI.XI.C.S3 | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| HI.XI.C.S4 | Plan and follow a flightpath to the selected landing area considering altitude, wind, terrain, and obstructions. |
| HI.XI.C.S5 | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| HI.XI.C.S6 | Maintain directional control and appropriate crosswind correction throughout the approach and landing. |
| HI.XI.C.S7 | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| HI.XI.C.S8 | Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.XI.D.K1 | Elements related to attitude instrument flying during straight-and-level flight, climbs, turns, and descents. |
| HI.XI.D.K2 | Interpretation, operation, and limitations of pitch, bank, and power instruments. |
| HI.XI.D.K3 | Normal and abnormal instrument indications and operations. |
| HI.XI.D.K4 | Common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.XI.D.R1 | Situations that can affect physiology and degrade instrument cross-check. |
| HI.XI.D.R2 | Spatial disorientation and optical illusions. |
| HI.XI.D.R3 | Flying an unfamiliar aircraft, or operating with unfamiliar flight display systems and avionics. |
| HI.XI.D.S1 | Maintain straight and level flight, altitude ±200 feet, heading ±20°, and airspeed ±10 knots. |
| HI.XI.D.S2 | Make a constant airspeed climb, airspeed ±10 knots, in straight flight and turns to a heading ±20°, and level off and maintain assigned altitude ±200 feet. |
| HI.XI.D.S3 | Make a constant airspeed descent, airspeed ±10 knots, in straight flight and turns to a heading ±20°, and level off and maintain assigned altitude ±200 feet. |
| HI.XI.D.S4 | Use proper instrument cross-check and interpretation, and apply the appropriate pitch, bank, power, maintain coordinated flight throughout the maneuver. |
| HI.XI.D.S5 | Demonstrate SRM/CRM. |
| HI.XI.D.S6 | Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.XI.E.K1 | Prevention of unusual attitudes, including flight causal, physiological, and environmental factors, and system and equipment failures. |
| HI.XI.E.K2 | Procedures for recovery from unusual attitudes in flight. |
| HI.XI.E.K3 | Procedures available to safely regain visual meteorological conditions (VMC) after flight into inadvertent instrument meteorological conditions or unintended instrument meteorological conditions (IIMC)/(UIMC). |
| HI.XI.E.K4 | Appropriate use of automation, if applicable. |
| HI.XI.E.K5 | Common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.XI.E.R1 | Situations that could lead to loss of control in-flight (LOC-I) or unusual attitudes in-flight (e.g., stress, task saturation, inadequate instrument scan distractions, and spatial disorientation). |
| HI.XI.E.R2 | Assessment of the unusual attitude. |
| HI.XI.E.R3 | Control input errors, inducing undesired aircraft attitudes. |
| HI.XI.E.R4 | Collision hazards. |
| HI.XI.E.R5 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| HI.XI.E.R6 | Interpreting flight instruments. |
| HI.XI.E.R7 | Control application solely by reference to instruments. |
| HI.XI.E.R8 | Operating envelope considerations. |
| HI.XI.E.S1 | Use proper instrument cross-check and interpretation to identify an unusual attitude (including both nose-high and nose-low), and apply the appropriate pitch, bank, and power corrections, in the correct sequence, to return to a stabilized level flight attitude. |
| HI.XI.E.S2 | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| HI.XI.E.S3 | Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.XI.F.K1 | Elements of vortex ring state. |
| HI.XI.F.K2 | Effects of wind, weight, temperature, and density altitude. |
| HI.XI.F.K3 | Requirements for the formation of VRS. |
| HI.XI.F.K4 | Aerodynamics and indications of VRS. |
| HI.XI.F.K5 | Flight scenarios under which VRS can occur. |
| HI.XI.F.K6 | Effective recovery techniques. |
| HI.XI.F.K7 | Common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.XI.F.R1 | Pilot recognition and response to VRS. |
| HI.XI.F.R2 | Entering the maneuver at a lower altitude than planned. |
| HI.XI.F.R3 | Collision hazards. |
| HI.XI.F.R4 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| HI.XI.F.R5 | Application of power or exceeding powerplant limitations. |
| HI.XI.F.R6 | Loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE). |
| HI.XI.F.S1 | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| HI.XI.F.S2 | Clear the area. |
| HI.XI.F.S3 | Select an altitude that allows recovery to be completed no lower than 1,000 feet AGL or as recommended by the manufacturer, whichever is higher. |
| HI.XI.F.S4 | Establish conditions leading to VRS entry. |
| HI.XI.F.S5 | Promptly recognize, announce, and recover at the first indication of VRS. |
| HI.XI.F.S6 | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| HI.XI.F.S7 | Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.XI.G.K1 | Elements related to low rotor rpm recovery energy management, including the combination of conditions that may lead to this situation. |
| HI.XI.G.K2 | Effects of wind, weight, temperature, and density altitude. |
| HI.XI.G.K3 | Aerodynamics that affect low rotor rpm conditions. |
| HI.XI.G.K4 | Powerplant performance. |
| HI.XI.G.K5 | Main rotor (Nr) limitations. |
| HI.XI.G.K6 | Difference between low rotor rpm and blade stall. |
| HI.XI.G.K7 | Common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.XI.G.R1 | Powerplant limitations. |
| HI.XI.G.R2 | Powerplant governor operation. |
| HI.XI.G.R3 | Collision hazards. |
| HI.XI.G.R4 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| HI.XI.G.R5 | Low inertia rotor systems. |
| HI.XI.G.S1 | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| HI.XI.G.S2 | Clear the area. |
| HI.XI.G.S3 | Detect the development of low rotor rpm and initiate prompt corrective action. |
| HI.XI.G.S4 | Execute the recovery procedure to return rotor rpm to normal limits. |
| HI.XI.G.S5 | Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.XI.H.K1 | Causes of partial or complete power loss related to the specific type of powerplant(s). |
| HI.XI.H.K2 | System and equipment malfunctions specific to the helicopter, including: |
| HI.XI.H.K2a | a. Electrical malfunction |
| HI.XI.H.K2b | b. Flight instrument malfunctions |
| HI.XI.H.K2c | c. Pitot-static system malfunction |
| HI.XI.H.K2d | d. Electronic flight instrument display malfunction |
| HI.XI.H.K2e | e. Landing gear malfunctions |
| HI.XI.H.K2f | f. Inoperative flight control/trim |
| HI.XI.H.K2g | g. Hydraulic failure, if applicable |
| HI.XI.H.K3 | Various frequency vibrations and the possible components that may be affected. |
| HI.XI.H.K4 | Causes and remedies for smoke or fire onboard the aircraft. |
| HI.XI.H.K5 | Any other system malfunction specific to the helicopter flown. |
| HI.XI.H.K6 | Common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.XI.H.R1 | Startle response. |
| HI.XI.H.R2 | Checklist usage for a system or equipment malfunction. |
| HI.XI.H.R3 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| HI.XI.H.R4 | Undesired aircraft state. |
| HI.XI.H.S1 | Determine appropriate action for simulated emergencies specified by the evaluator, from at least four of the elements or sub-elements listed in K1 through K5. |
| HI.XI.H.S2 | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| HI.XI.H.S3 | Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.XI.I.K1 | Elements related to dynamic rollover. |
| HI.XI.I.K2 | Interactions between thrust, crosswind, slope, lateral CG, aircraft weight, and flight controls that contribute to dynamic rollover. |
| HI.XI.I.K3 | Preventive flight technique and recovery during flight operations, including slope operations. |
| HI.XI.I.K4 | Common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.XI.I.R1 | Surface conditions conducive to dynamic rollover. |
| HI.XI.I.R2 | Landing gear proximity to obstructions on the ground during low altitude hover. |
| HI.XI.I.R3 | Flight control inputs during takeoff or landing. |
| HI.XI.I.R4 | Sideward hover. |
| HI.XI.I.R5 | Aircraft slope limitations. |
| HI.XI.I.R6 | Critical rollover angle and rolling moment. |
| HI.XI.I.R7 | Translating tendency. |
| HI.XI.I.S1 | [Intentionally left blank]. |
| HI.XI.J.K1 | Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to ground resonance by describing: |
| HI.XI.J.K1a | a. Conditions that contribute to ground resonance |
| HI.XI.J.K1b | b. Preventive flight technique during takeoffs and landings |
| HI.XI.J.K1c | c. Landing surface |
| HI.XI.J.K2 | Inspection of items that may contribute to ground resonance. |
| HI.XI.J.K3 | Corrective actions during low and normal rotor rpm speeds. |
| HI.XI.J.K4 | Common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.XI.J.R1 | Factors that may contribute to the onset of ground resonance. |
| HI.XI.J.R2 | Recognition of the onset of ground resonance. |
| HI.XI.J.R3 | Recovery procedure selection. |
| HI.XI.J.S1 | [Intentionally left blank]. |
| HI.XI.K.K1 | Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to low G conditions by describing: |
| HI.XI.K.K1a | a. Aerodynamic factors related to low G conditions |
| HI.XI.K.K1b | b. Situations that contribute to low G conditions |
| HI.XI.K.K1c | c. Avoidance, recognition, and appropriate recovery procedures |
| HI.XI.K.K2 | Effects of low G conditions on various rotor systems. |
| HI.XI.K.K3 | Pilot responses that lead to mast bumping in a low G condition, if applicable. |
| HI.XI.K.K4 | Common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.XI.K.R1 | Control inputs that cause low G conditions. |
| HI.XI.K.R2 | Turbulence/gusty wind conditions. |
| HI.XI.K.R3 | Control inputs that cause mast bumping. |
| HI.XI.K.S1 | [Intentionally left blank]. |
| HI.XI.L.K1 | Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) operations, limitations, and testing requirements. |
| HI.XI.L.K2 | Fire extinguisher operations and limitations. |
| HI.XI.L.K3 | Emergency equipment and survival gear needed for: |
| HI.XI.L.K3a | a. Climate extremes (hot/cold) |
| HI.XI.L.K3b | b. Mountainous terrain |
| HI.XI.L.K3c | c. Overwater operations |
| HI.XI.L.K4 | Common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.XI.L.R1 | Survival gear (water, clothing, shelter) for 48 to 72 hours. |
| HI.XI.L.S1 | Identify appropriate equipment and personal gear. |
| HI.XI.L.S2 | Brief passengers on proper use of on-board emergency equipment and survival gear. |
| HI.XI.L.S3 | Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.XI.M.K1 | Elements related to antitorque system failure by describing: |
| HI.XI.M.K1a | a. Indications of an antitorque system failure(s) |
| HI.XI.M.K1b | b. Differences between complete loss of antitorque and mechanical flight control failures |
| HI.XI.M.K1c | c. RFM procedures for antitorque system(s) failure |
| HI.XI.M.K2 | Wind conditions that favor a landing with an antitorque failure. |
| HI.XI.M.K3 | Common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.XI.M.R1 | Preflight inspection of the antitorque system. |
| HI.XI.M.R2 | Antitorque failure(s) for the aircraft supplied for the practical test. |
| HI.XI.M.R3 | Use of antitorque failure procedures. |
| HI.XI.M.S1 | [Intentionally left blank]. |
| HI.XII.A.K1 | Elements of confined area operations. |
| HI.XII.A.K2 | Effects of wind, weight, temperature, and density altitude. |
| HI.XII.A.K3 | Situations when a confined area approach and landing is recommended and factors related to landing performance including H/V diagram information. |
| HI.XII.A.K4 | High and low reconnaissance, including takeoff and departure planning. |
| HI.XII.A.K5 | Power requirements versus power available for the departure or arrival profile(s). |
| HI.XII.A.K6 | Common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.XII.A.R1 | Selection of approach path, termination point and departure path based on aircraft performance and limitations, wind, and availability of alternate sites. |
| HI.XII.A.R2 | Effects of: |
| HI.XII.A.R2a | a. Wind Direction |
| HI.XII.A.R2b | b. Windshear |
| HI.XII.A.R2c | c. Turbulence |
| HI.XII.A.R3 | H/V diagram information. |
| HI.XII.A.R4 | Go-around. |
| HI.XII.A.R5 | Forced landing during the maneuver. |
| HI.XII.A.R6 | Landing surface. |
| HI.XII.A.R7 | Dynamic rollover. |
| HI.XII.A.R8 | Ground resonance. |
| HI.XII.A.R9 | Low rotor rpm. |
| HI.XII.A.R10 | Loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE). |
| HI.XII.A.R11 | Collision hazards. |
| HI.XII.A.R12 | Vortex ring state (VRS). |
| HI.XII.A.R13 | Aircraft limitations. |
| HI.XII.A.R14 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| HI.XII.A.R15 | Power requirements versus power available for the departure or arrival profile(s). |
| HI.XII.A.S1 | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| HI.XII.A.S2 | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| HI.XII.A.S3 | Confirm power available meets or exceeds the power required for the selected arrival or departure profile(s). |
| HI.XII.A.S4 | Determine wind direction with or without visible wind direction indicators. |
| HI.XII.A.S5 | Accomplish a proper high and low reconnaissance of the confined landing area. |
| HI.XII.A.S6 | Select a suitable approach path, termination point, and departure path. |
| HI.XII.A.S7 | Track the selected approach path at an acceptable approach angle and rate of closure to the termination point. |
| HI.XII.A.S8 | Continually evaluate the suitability of the confined landing area and termination point. |
| HI.XII.A.S9 | Maintain powerplant and main rotor (Nr) speed within normal limits. |
| HI.XII.A.S10 | Accomplish a proper ground reconnaissance. |
| HI.XII.A.S11 | Terminate in a hover or on the surface, as appropriate. |
| HI.XII.A.S12 | Select a suitable takeoff point, considers factors affecting takeoff and climb performance under various conditions. |
| HI.XII.A.S13 | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| HI.XII.A.S14 | Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.XII.B.K1 | Elements of pinnacle/platform operations. |
| HI.XII.B.K2 | Effects of wind, weight, temperature, and density altitude. |
| HI.XII.B.K3 | Suitable takeoff point and departure flight path during climb. |
| HI.XII.B.K4 | Situations when a pinnacle/platform approach, landing and takeoff is recommended and factors related to aircraft performance. |
| HI.XII.B.K5 | Elements of a high and low reconnaissance. |
| HI.XII.B.K6 | Common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.XII.B.R1 | Selection of approach path, termination point and departure path based on aircraft performance and limitations, and wind. |
| HI.XII.B.R2 | Effects of: |
| HI.XII.B.R2a | a. Wind Direction |
| HI.XII.B.R2b | b. Windshear |
| HI.XII.B.R2c | c. Turbulence |
| HI.XII.B.R3 | H/V diagram information. |
| HI.XII.B.R4 | Go-around. |
| HI.XII.B.R5 | Powerplant failure during approach/landing phase of flight. |
| HI.XII.B.R6 | Collision hazards. |
| HI.XII.B.R7 | Vortex ring state (VRS). |
| HI.XII.B.R8 | Landing surface. |
| HI.XII.B.R9 | Low rotor rpm. |
| HI.XII.B.R10 | Dynamic rollover. |
| HI.XII.B.R11 | Ground resonance. |
| HI.XII.B.R12 | Loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE). |
| HI.XII.B.R13 | Aircraft limitations. |
| HI.XII.B.R14 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| HI.XII.B.R15 | Forced landing. |
| HI.XII.B.R16 | Main and tail rotor hazards for passengers. |
| HI.XII.B.S1 | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| HI.XII.B.S2 | Confirm power available meets or exceeds the power required for the selected arrival or departure profile(s). |
| HI.XII.B.S3 | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| HI.XII.B.S4 | Accomplish high and low reconnaissance. |
| HI.XII.B.S5 | Determine wind direction with or without visible wind direction indicators. |
| HI.XII.B.S6 | Select a suitable approach path, termination point, and departure path. |
| HI.XII.B.S7 | Select an approach path considering wind direction. |
| HI.XII.B.S8 | Track the selected approach path at an acceptable approach angle and rate of closure to the termination point. |
| HI.XII.B.S9 | Maintain powerplant and main rotor (Nr) speed within normal limits. |
| HI.XII.B.S10 | Accomplish a proper ground reconnaissance. |
| HI.XII.B.S11 | Terminate in a hover or on the surface, as appropriate. |
| HI.XII.B.S12 | Select a suitable takeoff point and consider factors affecting takeoff and climb performance under various conditions. |
| HI.XII.B.S13 | Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.XIII.A.K1 | Helicopter shutdown, securing, and postflight inspection. |
| HI.XIII.A.K2 | Documenting in-flight/postflight discrepancies. |
| HI.XIII.A.K3 | Common errors related to this Task. |
| HI.XIII.A.R1 | Activities and distractions. |
| HI.XIII.A.R2 | Parking the helicopter in a congested area. |
| HI.XIII.A.R3 | Airport specific security procedures. |
| HI.XIII.A.R4 | Disembarking passengers safely on the ramp and monitoring passenger movement while on the ramp. |
| HI.XIII.A.S1 | Minimize the hazardous effects of rotor downwash during hovering. |
| HI.XIII.A.S2 | Park in an appropriate area, considering the safety of nearby persons and property. |
| HI.XIII.A.S3 | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| HI.XIII.A.S5 | Conduct a postflight inspection and document discrepancies and servicing requirements, if any. |
| HI.XIII.A.S6 | Secure the helicopter. |
| HI.XIII.A.S7 | Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. |