Instrument Rating - Helicopter ACS Codes

All 302 Instrument Rating - 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.

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IH.I.A.K1Certification requirements, recency of experience, and recordkeeping.
IH.I.A.K2Privileges and limitations.
IH.I.A.K3Part 68 BasicMed privileges and limitations.
IH.I.A.R1Proficiency versus currency.
IH.I.A.R2Personal minimums.
IH.I.A.R3Fitness for flight and physiological factors that might affect the pilot's ability to fly under instrument conditions.
IH.I.A.R4Flying unfamiliar helicopters or operating with unfamiliar flight display systems and avionics.
IH.I.A.S1Apply requirements to act as pilot-in-command (PIC) under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) in a scenario given by the evaluator.
IH.I.B.K1Sources of weather data (e.g., National Weather Service, Flight Service) for flight planning purposes.
IH.I.B.K2Acceptable weather products and resources required for preflight planning, current and forecast weather for departure, en route, and arrival phases of flight such as:
IH.I.B.K2aa. Airport Observations (METAR and SPECI) and Pilot Observations (PIREP)
IH.I.B.K2bb. Surface Analysis Chart, Ceiling and Visibility Chart (CVA)
IH.I.B.K2cc. Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF)
IH.I.B.K2dd. Graphical Forecasts for Aviation (GFA)
IH.I.B.K2ee. Wind and Temperature Aloft Forecast (FB)
IH.I.B.K2ff. Convective Outlook (AC)
IH.I.B.K2gg. Inflight Aviation Weather Advisories including Airmen's Meteorological Information (AIRMET), Significant Meteorological Information (SIGMET), and Convective SIGMET
IH.I.B.K3Meteorology applicable to the departure, en route, alternate, and destination for flights conducted under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) to include expected climate and hazardous conditions such as:
IH.I.B.K3aa. Atmospheric composition and stability
IH.I.B.K3bb. Wind (e.g., windshear, mountain wave, factors affecting wind, etc.)
IH.I.B.K3cc. Temperature and heat exchange
IH.I.B.K3dd. Moisture/precipitation
IH.I.B.K3ee. Weather system formation, including air masses and fronts
IH.I.B.K3ff. Clouds
IH.I.B.K3gg. Turbulence
IH.I.B.K3hh. Thunderstorms and microbursts
IH.I.B.K3ii. Icing and freezing level information
IH.I.B.K3jj. Fog/mist
IH.I.B.K3kk. Frost
IH.I.B.K3ll. Obstructions to visibility (e.g., smoke, haze, volcanic ash, etc.)
IH.I.B.K4Flight deck instrument displays of digital weather and aeronautical information.
IH.I.B.R1Making the go/no-go and continue/divert decisions, including:
IH.I.B.R1aa. Circumstances that would make diversion prudent
IH.I.B.R1bb. Personal weather minimums
IH.I.B.R1cc. Hazardous weather conditions, including known or forecast icing or turbulence aloft
IH.I.B.R2Use and limitations of:
IH.I.B.R2aa. Installed onboard weather equipment
IH.I.B.R2bb. Aviation weather reports and forecasts
IH.I.B.R2cc. Inflight weather resources
IH.I.B.S1Use available aviation weather resources to obtain an adequate weather briefing.
IH.I.B.S2Analyze the implications of at least three of the conditions listed in K3a through K3l, using actual weather or weather conditions provided by the evaluator.
IH.I.B.S3Correlate weather information to make a go/no-go decision.
IH.I.B.S4Determine whether an alternate airport is required, and, if required, whether the selected alternate airport meets regulatory requirements.
IH.I.C.K1Route planning, including consideration of:
IH.I.C.K1aa. Available navigational facilities
IH.I.C.K1bb. Special use airspace
IH.I.C.K1cc. Preferred routes
IH.I.C.K1dd. Primary and alternate airports
IH.I.C.K1ee. Enroute charts
IH.I.C.K1ff. Chart Supplements
IH.I.C.K1gg. NOTAMs
IH.I.C.K1hh. Terminal Procedures Publications (TPP)
IH.I.C.K2Altitude selection accounting for terrain and obstacles, IFR cruising altitudes, and effect of wind and oxygen requirements.
IH.I.C.K3Calculating:
IH.I.C.K3aa. Time, climb and descent rates, course, distance, heading, true airspeed, and groundspeed
IH.I.C.K3bb. Estimated time of arrival, including conversion to universal coordinated time (UTC)
IH.I.C.K3cc. Fuel requirements, including reserve
IH.I.C.K4Elements of an IFR flight plan.
IH.I.C.K5Procedures for activating and closing an IFR flight plan in controlled and uncontrolled airspace.
IH.I.C.R1Pilot.
IH.I.C.R2Helicopter.
IH.I.C.R3Environment (e.g., weather, icing, airports/heliports/helipads/landing areas, airspace, terrain, obstacles).
IH.I.C.R4External pressures.
IH.I.C.R5Limitations of air traffic control (ATC) services.
IH.I.C.R6Limitations of electronic planning applications and programs.
IH.I.C.R7Fuel planning.
IH.I.C.S1Prepare, present, and explain a cross-country flight plan assigned by the evaluator including a risk analysis based on real time weather, which includes calculating time en route and fuel considering factors such as power settings, operating altitude, wind, fuel reserve requirements, and weight and balance requirements.
IH.I.C.S2Recalculate fuel reserves based on a scenario provided by the evaluator.
IH.I.C.S3Create a navigation plan and simulate filing an IFR flight plan.
IH.I.C.S4Interpret departure, arrival, en route, and approach procedures with reference to appropriate and current charts.
IH.I.C.S5Recognize contamination due to rotor or airframe icing and demonstrate knowledge of the adverse effects of icing during pre-takeoff, takeoff, cruise, and landing phases of flight as well as the corrective actions.
IH.I.C.S6Apply pertinent information from appropriate and current aeronautical charts, Chart Supplements; Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs) relative to airport, runway and taxiway closures; and other flight publications.
IH.II.A.K1The general operational characteristics and limitations of applicable anti-icing and deicing systems, including airframe, rotor, intake, fuel, and pitot-static systems.
IH.II.A.K2Flight control systems.
IH.II.A.R1Operations in icing conditions.
IH.II.A.R2Limitations of anti-icing and deicing systems.
IH.II.A.R3Use of automated systems in instrument conditions.
IH.II.A.S1Demonstrate familiarity with anti-icing or deicing procedures or information published by the manufacturer specific to the helicopter used on the practical test.
IH.II.A.S2Demonstrate familiarity with the automatic flight control system (AFCS) procedures or information published by the manufacturer specific to the aircraft used on the practical test, if applicable.
IH.II.B.K1Operation of the helicopter's applicable flight instrument system(s), including.
IH.II.B.K1aa. Pitot-static instrument system and associated instruments
IH.II.B.K1bb. Gyroscopic/electric instrument system and associated instruments
IH.II.B.K1cc. Electrical systems, electronic flight instrument displays [primary flight display (PFD), multi- function display (MFD)], transponder and automatic dependent surveillance - broadcast (ADS-B)
IH.II.B.K1dd. Magnetic compass
IH.II.B.K2Operation of the helicopter's applicable navigation system(s), including:
IH.II.B.K2aa. Very high frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional Range (VOR), distance measuring equipment (DME), instrument landing system (ILS), marker beacon receiver/indicators
IH.II.B.K2bb. Area navigation (RNAV), global positioning system (GPS), Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS), flight management system (FMS), autopilot
IH.II.B.K3Use of an electronic flight bag (EFB), if used.
IH.II.B.R1Monitoring and management of automated systems.
IH.II.B.R2Difference between approved and non-approved navigation devices.
IH.II.B.R3Modes of flight and navigation instruments, including failure conditions.
IH.II.B.R4Use of an electronic flight bag.
IH.II.B.R5Use of navigation databases.
IH.II.B.S1Operate and manage installed instruments and navigation equipment.
IH.II.B.S2Operate and manage an applicant supplied electronic flight bag (EFB), if used.
IH.II.C.K1Purpose of performing an instrument flight deck check and how to detect possible defects.
IH.II.C.K2IFR airworthiness, including helicopter inspection requirements and required equipment for IFR flight.
IH.II.C.K3Required procedures, documentation, and limitations of flying with inoperative equipment.
IH.II.C.R1Operating with inoperative equipment.
IH.II.C.R2Operating with outdated navigation publications or databases.
IH.II.C.S1Perform preflight inspection by following the checklist appropriate to the helicopter and determine if the helicopter is in a condition for safe instrument flight.
IH.III.A.K1Elements and procedures related to ATC clearances and pilot/controller responsibilities for departure, en route, and arrival phases of flight, including clearance void times.
IH.III.A.K2Pilot-in-Command (PIC) emergency authority.
IH.III.A.K3Lost communication procedures and procedures for flights outside of radar environments.
IH.III.A.R1Less than full understanding of an ATC clearance.
IH.III.A.R2Inappropriate, incomplete, or incorrect ATC clearances.
IH.III.A.R3ATC clearance inconsistent with helicopter performance or navigation capability.
IH.III.A.R4ATC clearance intended for other aircraft with similar call signs.
IH.III.A.S1Correctly copy, read back, interpret, and comply with simulated or actual ATC clearances in a timely manner using standard phraseology as provided in the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM).
IH.III.A.S2Correctly set communication frequencies, navigation systems (identifying when appropriate), and transponder codes in compliance with the ATC clearance.
IH.III.A.S3Use the current and appropriate paper or electronic navigation publications.
IH.III.A.S4Intercept all courses, radials, and bearings appropriate to the procedure, route, or clearance in a timely manner.
IH.III.A.S5Maintain the applicable airspeed ±10 knots, headings ±10°, altitude ±100 feet; track a course, radial, or bearing within 3/4-scale deflection of the course deviation indicator (CDI).
IH.III.A.S6Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
IH.III.A.S7Perform the appropriate checklist items relative to the phase of flight.
IH.III.B.K1Elements related to holding procedures, including reporting criteria, appropriate speeds, and recommended entry procedures for standard, nonstandard, published, and non-published holding patterns.
IH.III.B.R1Recalculating fuel reserves if assigned an unanticipated expect further clearance (EFC) time.
IH.III.B.R2Scenarios and circumstances that could result in minimum fuel or the need to declare an emergency.
IH.III.B.R3Scenarios that could lead to holding, including deteriorating weather at the planned destination.
IH.III.B.R4Holding entry and wind correction while holding.
IH.III.B.S1Use an entry procedure appropriate for a standard, nonstandard, published, or non-published holding pattern.
IH.III.B.S2Change to the holding airspeed appropriate for the altitude when 3 minutes or less from, but prior to arriving at, the holding fix and set appropriate power as needed for fuel conservation.
IH.III.B.S3Recognize arrival at the holding fix and promptly initiate entry into the holding pattern.
IH.III.B.S4Maintain airspeed ±10 knots, altitude ±100 feet, selected headings within ±10°, and track a selected course, radial, or bearing within 3/4-scale deflection of the course deviation indicator (CDI).
IH.III.B.S5Comply with the holding pattern leg length and other restrictions, if applicable, associated with the holding pattern.
IH.III.B.S6Use proper wind correction procedures to maintain the desired pattern and to arrive over the fix as close as possible to a specified time.
IH.III.B.S7Use a multi-function display (MFD) and other graphical navigation displays, if installed, to monitor position in relation to the desired flightpath during holding.
IH.III.B.S8Comply with ATC reporting requirements and restrictions associated with the holding pattern.
IH.III.B.S9Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
IH.IV.A.K1Elements related to attitude instrument flying during straight-and-level flight, climbs, turns, and descents while conducting various instrument flight procedures.
IH.IV.A.K2Interpretation, operation, and limitations of pitch, bank, and power instruments.
IH.IV.A.K3Normal and abnormal instrument indications and operations.
IH.IV.A.R1Situations that can affect physiology and degrade instrument cross-check.
IH.IV.A.R2Spatial disorientation and optical illusions.
IH.IV.A.R3Flying unfamiliar helicopter or operating with unfamiliar flight display systems and avionics.
IH.IV.A.S1Maintain altitude ±100 feet during level flight, selected headings ±10°, airspeed ±10 knots, and bank angles ±5° during turns.
IH.IV.A.S2Use proper instrument cross-check and interpretation, and apply the appropriate pitch, bank, power, and trim corrections when applicable.
IH.IV.B.K1Prevention of unusual attitudes, including flight causal, physiological, and environmental factors, and system and equipment failures.
IH.IV.B.K2Procedures for recovery from unusual attitudes in flight.
IH.IV.B.K3Procedures available to safely regain visual meteorological conditions (VMC) after flight into inadvertent instrument meteorological conditions or unintended instrument meteorological conditions (IIMC)/(UIMC).
IH.IV.B.K4Appropriate use of automation, if applicable.
IH.IV.B.R1Situations 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).
IH.IV.B.R2Assessment of the unusual attitude.
IH.IV.B.R3Control input errors inducing undesired aircraft attitudes, e.g. low G rotor.
IH.IV.B.R4Pilot responses that lead to mast bumping in a low G condition, if applicable.
IH.IV.B.R5Collision hazards.
IH.IV.B.R6Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
IH.IV.B.R7Interpreting flight instruments.
IH.IV.B.R8Control application solely by reference to instruments.
IH.IV.B.R9Operating envelope considerations.
IH.IV.B.S1Use 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.
IH.IV.B.S2Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
IH.V.A.K1Ground-based navigation (orientation, course determination, equipment, tests, and regulations), including procedures for intercepting and tracking courses and arcs.
IH.V.A.K2Satellite-based navigation (orientation, course determination, equipment, tests, regulations, interference, appropriate use of databases, Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (RAIM), and Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS)), including procedures for intercepting and tracking courses and arcs.
IH.V.A.R1Management of automated navigation and autoflight systems.
IH.V.A.R2Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
IH.V.A.R3Limitations of the navigation system in use.
IH.V.A.S1Tune and identify the navigation facility/program the navigation system and verify system accuracy as appropriate for the equipment installed in the helicopter.
IH.V.A.S2Determine aircraft position relative to the navigational facility or waypoint.
IH.V.A.S3Set and orient to the course to be intercepted.
IH.V.A.S4Intercept the specified course at appropriate angle, inbound to or outbound from a navigational facility or waypoint.
IH.V.A.S5Maintain airspeed ±10 knots, altitude ±100 feet, and selected headings ±5°.
IH.V.A.S6Apply proper correction to maintain a course, allowing no more than 3/4-scale deflection of the course deviation indicator (CDI). If a distance measuring equipment (DME) arc is selected, maintain that arc ±1 nautical mile.
IH.V.A.S7Recognize navigational system or facility failure, and when required, report the failure to air traffic control (ATC).
IH.V.A.S8Use a multi-function display (MFD) and other graphical navigation displays, if installed, to monitor position, track wind drift, and to maintain situational awareness.
IH.V.A.S9At the discretion of the evaluator, use the autopilot to make appropriate course intercepts, if installed.
IH.V.A.S10Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
IH.V.B.K1Elements related to ATC routes, including departure procedures (DPs) and associated climb gradients; standard terminal arrival (STAR) procedures and associated constraints.
IH.V.B.K2Pilot/controller responsibilities, communication procedures, and ATC services available to pilots.
IH.V.B.R1ATC communications and compliance with published procedures.
IH.V.B.R2Limitations of traffic avoidance equipment.
IH.V.B.R3Responsibility to use "see and avoid" techniques when possible.
IH.V.B.S1Select, identify (as necessary) and use the appropriate communication and navigation facilities associated with the proposed flight.
IH.V.B.S2Perform the appropriate checklist items relative to the phase of flight.
IH.V.B.S3Use the current and appropriate paper or electronic navigation publications.
IH.V.B.S4Establish two-way communications with the proper controlling agency, use proper phraseology, and comply in a timely manner with all ATC instructions and airspace restrictions.
IH.V.B.S5Intercept all courses, radials, and bearings appropriate to the procedure, route, or clearance in a timely manner.
IH.V.B.S6Comply with all applicable charted procedures.
IH.V.B.S7Maintain airspeed ±10 knots, altitude ±100 feet, and selected headings ±10°, and apply proper correction to maintain a course allowing no more than 3/4-scale deflection of the course deviation indicator (CDI).
IH.V.B.S8Update/interpret weather in flight.
IH.V.B.S9Use displays of digital weather and aeronautical information, as applicable to maintain situational awareness.
IH.V.B.S10Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
IH.VI.A.K1Procedures and limitations associated with a non-precision approach, including the differences between Localizer Performance (LP) and Lateral Navigation (LNAV) approach guidance.
IH.VI.A.K2Navigation system indications and annunciations expected during an area navigation (RNAV) approach.
IH.VI.A.K3Ground-based and satellite-based navigation systems used for a non-precision approach.
IH.VI.A.K4A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.
IH.VI.A.K5Copter Point-in-Space (PinS) approaches.
IH.VI.A.R1Deviating from the assigned approach procedure.
IH.VI.A.R2Selecting a navigation frequency.
IH.VI.A.R3Management of automated navigation and autoflight systems.
IH.VI.A.R4Helicopter configuration during an approach and missed approach.
IH.VI.A.R5An unstable approach, including excessive descent rates.
IH.VI.A.R6Deteriorating weather conditions on approach.
IH.VI.A.R7Operating below the minimum descent altitude (MDA) without proper visual references.
IH.VI.A.S1Accomplish the non-precision instrument approaches selected by the evaluator.
IH.VI.A.S2Establish two-way communications with air traffic control (ATC) appropriate for the phase of flight or approach segment, and use proper communication phraseology.
IH.VI.A.S3Select, tune, identify, and confirm the operational status of navigation equipment to be used for the approach.
IH.VI.A.S4Comply with all clearances issued by ATC or the evaluator.
IH.VI.A.S5Recognize if any flight instrumentation is inaccurate or inoperative, and take appropriate action.
IH.VI.A.S6Advise ATC or the evaluator if unable to comply with a clearance.
IH.VI.A.S7Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
IH.VI.A.S8Establish the appropriate helicopter configuration and airspeed considering meteorological and operating conditions.
IH.VI.A.S9Maintain altitude ±100 feet, selected heading ±10°, airspeed ±10 knots, no more than 3/4 scale CDI deflection, and accurately track radials, courses, or bearings, prior to beginning the final approach segment.
IH.VI.A.S10Adjust the published MDA and visibility criteria for the aircraft approach category, as appropriate, for factors that include Notices of Air Missions (NOTAMs), inoperative aircraft or navigation equipment, or inoperative visual aids associated with the landing environment, etc.
IH.VI.A.S11Establish a stabilized descent to the appropriate altitude.
IH.VI.A.S12For the final approach segment, maintain no more than 3/4 scale CDI deflection, airspeed ±10 knots, and altitude, if applicable, above MDA +100/-0 feet to the Visual Descent Point (VDP) or missed approach point (MAP).
IH.VI.A.S13Assess if the required visual references are available, and either initiate the missed approach procedure or continue for landing.
IH.VI.A.S14Use a multi-function display (MFD) and other graphical navigation displays, if installed, to monitor position, track wind drift, and to maintain situational awareness.
IH.VI.A.S15Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
IH.VI.B.K1Procedures and limitations associated with a precision approach, including determining required descent rates and adjusting minimums in the case of inoperative equipment.
IH.VI.B.K2Navigation system displays, annunciations, and modes of operation.
IH.VI.B.K3Ground-based and satellite-based navigation systems (orientation, course determination, equipment, tests and regulations, interference, appropriate use of navigation data, signal integrity).
IH.VI.B.K4A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.
IH.VI.B.R1Deviating from the assigned approach procedure.
IH.VI.B.R2Selecting a navigation frequency.
IH.VI.B.R3Management of automated navigation and autoflight systems.
IH.VI.B.R4Helicopter configuration during an approach and missed approach.
IH.VI.B.R5An unstable approach, including excessive descent rates.
IH.VI.B.R6Deteriorating weather conditions on approach.
IH.VI.B.R7Continuing to descend below the Decision Altitude (DA)/Decision Height (DH) when the required visual references are not visible.
IH.VI.B.S1Accomplish the precision instrument approach(es) selected by the evaluator.
IH.VI.B.S2Establish two-way communications with air traffic control (ATC) appropriate for the phase of flight or approach segment, and use proper communication phraseology.
IH.VI.B.S3Select, tune, identify, and confirm the operational status of navigation equipment to be used for the approach.
IH.VI.B.S4Comply with all clearances issued by ATC or the evaluator.
IH.VI.B.S5Recognize if any flight instrumentation is inaccurate or inoperative, and take appropriate action.
IH.VI.B.S6Advise ATC or the evaluator if unable to comply with a clearance.
IH.VI.B.S7Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
IH.VI.B.S8Establish the appropriate helicopter configuration and airspeed considering meteorological and operating conditions.
IH.VI.B.S9Maintain altitude ±100 feet, selected heading ±10°, airspeed ±10 knots, no more than 3/4 scale CDI deflection, and accurately track radials, courses, or bearings, prior to beginning the final approach segment.
IH.VI.B.S10Adjust the published DA/DH and visibility criteria for the aircraft approach category, as appropriate, to account for NOTAMs, inoperative helicopter or navigation equipment, or inoperative visual aids associated with the landing environment.
IH.VI.B.S11Establish a predetermined rate of descent at the point where vertical guidance begins, which approximates that required for the helicopter to follow the vertical guidance.
IH.VI.B.S12Maintain a stabilized final approach from the final approach fix (FAF) to DA/DH allowing no more than 3/4-scale deflection of either the vertical or lateral guidance indications, and maintain the desired airspeed ±10 knots.
IH.VI.B.S13Immediately initiate the missed approach procedure when at the DA/DH, and the required visual references for the runway are not unmistakably visible and identifiable.
IH.VI.B.S14Transition to a normal landing approach only when the helicopter is in a position from which a descent to a landing on the runway or suitable point not aligned with the final approach path can be made at a normal rate of descent using normal maneuvering.
IH.VI.B.S15Maintain a stabilized visual flight path from the DA/DH to the runway aiming point or descend visually to a suitable touchdown point not aligned with the instrument runway final course, as directed by the evaluator.
IH.VI.B.S16Use a multi-function display (MFD) and other graphical navigation displays, if installed, to monitor position, track wind drift, and to maintain situational awareness.
IH.VI.B.S17Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
IH.VI.C.K1Elements related to missed approach procedures and limitations associated with standard instrument approaches, including while using a flight management system (FMS) or autopilot, if equipped.
IH.VI.C.R1Deviations from prescribed procedures or ATC instructions.
IH.VI.C.R2Holding, diverting, or electing to fly the approach again.
IH.VI.C.R3Helicopter configuration during an approach and missed approach.
IH.VI.C.R4Factors that might lead to executing a missed approach procedure before the MAP or to a go-around below DA, DH, or MDA, as applicable.
IH.VI.C.R5Management of automated navigation and autoflight systems.
IH.VI.C.S1Promptly initiate the missed approach procedure and report it to ATC.
IH.VI.C.S2Apply the appropriate power setting and configure the helicopter to establish a positive rate of climb in accordance with the POH/RFM.
IH.VI.C.S3Comply with the published or alternate missed approach procedure.
IH.VI.C.S4Advise ATC or the evaluator if unable to comply with a clearance, restriction, or climb gradient.
IH.VI.C.S5Follow the recommended checklist items appropriate to the missed approach/go-around procedure.
IH.VI.C.S6Maintain the recommended airspeed ±10 knots; heading, course, or bearing ±10°; and altitude(s) ±100 feet during the missed approach procedure.
IH.VI.C.S7Use an MFD and other graphical navigation displays, if installed, to monitor position and track to help navigate the missed approach.
IH.VI.C.S8Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
IH.VI.C.S9Request ATC clearance to attempt another approach, proceed to the alternate airport, holding fix, or other clearance limit, as appropriate, or as directed by the evaluator.
IH.VI.D.K1Elements related to the pilot's responsibilities, and the environmental, operational, and meteorological factors that affect landing from a straight-in approach.
IH.VI.D.K2Airport signs, markings, and lighting, including approach lighting systems.
IH.VI.D.K3Appropriate landing profiles and aircraft configurations.
IH.VI.D.R1Attempting to land from an unstable approach.
IH.VI.D.R2Flying below the glidepath.
IH.VI.D.R3Transitioning from instrument to visual references for landing.
IH.VI.D.R4Aircraft configuration for landing.
IH.VI.D.S1Transition at the DA/DH, MDA, or visual descent point (VDP) to a visual flight condition, allowing for safe visual maneuvering and a normal landing.
IH.VI.D.S2Adhere to all ATC or evaluator advisories, such as NOTAMs, windshear, wake turbulence, runway surface, and other operational considerations.
IH.VI.D.S3Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
IH.VI.D.S4Maintain positive helicopter control throughout the landing maneuver.
IH.VI.D.S5Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
IH.VII.A.K1Procedures to follow in the event of lost communication during various phases of flight, including techniques for reestablishing communications, when it is acceptable to deviate from an instrument flight rules (IFR) clearance, and when to begin an approach at the destination.
IH.VII.A.R1Possible reasons for loss of communication.
IH.VII.A.R2Deviation from procedures for lost communications.
IH.VII.A.S1Recognize a simulated loss of communication.
IH.VII.A.S2Simulate actions to re-establish communication.
IH.VII.A.S3Determine whether to continue to flight plan destination or deviate.
IH.VII.A.S4Determine appropriate time to begin an approach.
IH.VII.A.S5Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
IH.VII.B.K1Instrument approach procedures with one engine inoperative.
IH.VII.B.R1Potential engine failure during approach and landing.
IH.VII.B.R2Aircraft/powerplant limitations.
IH.VII.B.R3Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
IH.VII.B.R4Collision hazards.
IH.VII.B.R5Configuring the helicopter.
IH.VII.B.R6Performing a go-around/rejected landing with an engine failure.
IH.VII.B.S1Promptly recognize an engine failure and maintain positive helicopter control.
IH.VII.B.S2Use flight controls and configure the helicopter as required to maintain best performance or as recommended by the manufacturer.
IH.VII.B.S3Follow the manufacturer's recommended emergency procedures and complete the appropriate checklist.
IH.VII.B.S4Maintain control and fly the helicopter within the one engine inoperative (OEI) operating limitations.
IH.VII.B.S5Monitor the operating engine and helicopter systems and make adjustments as necessary.
IH.VII.B.S6Request and follow an actual or a simulated air traffic control (ATC) clearance for an instrument approach.
IH.VII.B.S7Maintain altitude ±100 feet, airspeed ±10 knots, and selected heading ±10°.
IH.VII.B.S8Establish a rate of descent that ensures arrival at the minimum descent altitude (MDA) or decision altitude (DA)/decision height (DH) with the helicopter in a position from which a descent to the intended runway or other landing point can be made.
IH.VII.B.S9On final approach segment, maintain vertical (as applicable) and lateral guidance within 3/4-scale deflection.
IH.VII.B.S10Execute a landing.
IH.VII.B.S11Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
IH.VII.B.S12Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
IH.VII.C.K1Recognizing if primary flight instruments are inaccurate or inoperative, and advising ATC or the evaluator.
IH.VII.C.K2Possible failure modes of primary instruments and how to correct or minimize the effect of the loss.
IH.VII.C.R1Use of secondary flight displays when primary displays have failed.
IH.VII.C.R2Maintaining helicopter control.
IH.VII.C.R3Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
IH.VII.C.S1Advise ATC or the evaluator if unable to comply with a clearance.
IH.VII.C.S2Complete a non-precision instrument approach without the use of the primary flight instruments using the skill elements of the non-precision approach Task (see Area of Operation VI, Task A).
IH.VII.C.S3Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
IH.VIII.A.K1Procedures for documenting in-flight/postflight discrepancies.
IH.VIII.A.R1Performance and documentation of postflight inspection and helicopter discrepancies.
IH.VIII.A.S1Conduct a postflight inspection and document discrepancies and servicing requirements, if any.