Sport Pilot - Helicopter ACS Codes
All 908 Sport Pilot - 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 | Task | FAA knowledge area |
|---|---|---|
| SH.I.A.K1 | Pilot Qualifications | Certification requirements, recent flight experience, and recordkeeping. |
| SH.I.A.K2 | Pilot Qualifications | Privileges and limitations. |
| SH.I.A.K3 | Pilot Qualifications | Medical eligibility and temporary disqualifications. |
| SH.I.A.K4 | Pilot Qualifications | Documents required to exercise sport pilot privileges. |
| SH.I.A.R1 | Pilot Qualifications | Proficiency versus currency. |
| SH.I.A.R2 | Pilot Qualifications | Flying an unfamiliar helicopter-simplified flight controls or operating with unfamiliar flight display systems and avionics. |
| SH.I.A.S1 | Pilot Qualifications | Apply requirements to act as pilot-in-command (PIC) under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) in a scenario given by the evaluator. |
| SH.I.B.K1 | Airworthiness Requirements | General airworthiness requirements and compliance for a helicopter-simplified flight controls, including: |
| SH.I.B.K1a | Airworthiness Requirements | a. Location and expiration dates of required aircraft certificates |
| SH.I.B.K1b | Airworthiness Requirements | b. Required inspections and aircraft logbook documentation |
| SH.I.B.K1c | Airworthiness Requirements | c. Airworthiness Directives and Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins (as applicable to the aircraft presented for the practical test) |
| SH.I.B.K1d | Airworthiness Requirements | d. Purpose and procedure for obtaining a special flight permit |
| SH.I.B.K1e | Airworthiness Requirements | e. Owner/Operator and pilot-in-command responsibilities |
| SH.I.B.K2 | Airworthiness Requirements | Pilot-performed preventive maintenance. |
| SH.I.B.K3 | Airworthiness Requirements | Equipment requirements for day VFR flight, including: |
| SH.I.B.K3a | Airworthiness Requirements | a. Flying with inoperative equipment |
| SH.I.B.K3b | Airworthiness Requirements | b. Using an approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL) |
| SH.I.B.K3c | Airworthiness Requirements | c. Kinds of Operation Equipment List (KOEL) |
| SH.I.B.K3d | Airworthiness Requirements | d. Required discrepancy records or placards |
| SH.I.B.K4 | Airworthiness Requirements | Special airworthiness certificate aircraft operating limitations, as applicable. |
| SH.I.B.R1 | Airworthiness Requirements | Inoperative equipment discovered prior to flight. |
| SH.I.B.S1 | Airworthiness Requirements | Locate and describe helicopter-simplified flight controls airworthiness and registration information. |
| SH.I.B.S2 | Airworthiness Requirements | Determine the helicopter-simplified flight controls is airworthy in the scenario given by the evaluator. |
| SH.I.B.S3 | Airworthiness Requirements | Apply appropriate procedures for operating with inoperative equipment in the scenario given by the evaluator. |
| SH.I.C.K1 | Weather Information | Sources of weather data (e.g., National Weather Service, Flight Service) for flight planning purposes. |
| SH.I.C.K2 | Weather Information | Acceptable weather products and resources required for preflight planning, current and forecast weather for departure, en route, and arrival phases of flight such as: |
| SH.I.C.K2a | Weather Information | a. Airport Observations (METAR, SPECI, AWOS, ASOS) and Pilot Weather Reports (PIREPs) |
| SH.I.C.K2b | Weather Information | b. Surface Analysis Chart, Ceiling and Visibility Chart (CVA) |
| SH.I.C.K2c | Weather Information | c. Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF) |
| SH.I.C.K2d | Weather Information | d. Graphical Forecasts for Aviation (GFA) |
| SH.I.C.K2e | Weather Information | e. Wind and Temperature Aloft Forecast (FB) |
| SH.I.C.K2f | Weather Information | f. Convective Outlook (AC) |
| SH.I.C.K2g | Weather Information | g. Inflight Aviation Weather Advisories including Airmen's Meteorological Information (AIRMET), Significant Meteorological Information (SIGMET), and Convective SIGMET |
| SH.I.C.K3 | Weather Information | 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: |
| SH.I.C.K3a | Weather Information | a. Atmospheric composition and stability |
| SH.I.C.K3b | Weather Information | b. Wind (e.g., windshear, mountain wave, factors affecting wind, etc.) |
| SH.I.C.K3c | Weather Information | c. Temperature, heat exchange, and temperature inversion |
| SH.I.C.K3d | Weather Information | d. Moisture/precipitation |
| SH.I.C.K3e | Weather Information | e. Weather system formation, including air masses and fronts |
| SH.I.C.K3f | Weather Information | f. Clouds |
| SH.I.C.K3g | Weather Information | g. Turbulence |
| SH.I.C.K3h | Weather Information | h. Thunderstorms and microbursts |
| SH.I.C.K3i | Weather Information | i. Icing and freezing level information |
| SH.I.C.K3j | Weather Information | j. Fog/mist |
| SH.I.C.K3k | Weather Information | k. Frost |
| SH.I.C.K3l | Weather Information | l. Obstructions to visibility (e.g., smoke, haze, volcanic ash, etc.) |
| SH.I.C.K4 | Weather Information | Flight deck instrument displays of digital weather and aeronautical information. |
| SH.I.C.R1 | Weather Information | Making the go/no-go and continue/divert decisions, including: |
| SH.I.C.R1a | Weather Information | a. Circumstances that would make diversion prudent |
| SH.I.C.R1b | Weather Information | b. Personal weather minimums |
| SH.I.C.R1c | Weather Information | c. Hazardous weather conditions, including known or forecast icing or turbulence aloft |
| SH.I.C.R2 | Weather Information | Use and limitations of: |
| SH.I.C.R2a | Weather Information | a. Installed onboard weather equipment |
| SH.I.C.R2b | Weather Information | b. Aviation weather reports and forecasts |
| SH.I.C.R2c | Weather Information | c. In-flight weather resources |
| SH.I.C.S1 | Weather Information | Use available aviation weather resources to obtain an adequate weather briefing. |
| SH.I.C.S2 | Weather Information | 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. |
| SH.I.C.S3 | Weather Information | Correlate weather information to make a go/no-go decision. |
| SH.I.D.K1 | Cross-Country Flight Planning | Route planning, including consideration of different classes and special use airspace (SUA) and selection of appropriate and available navigation/communication systems and facilities including the use of: |
| SH.I.D.K1a | Cross-Country Flight Planning | a. Use of an electronic flight bag (EFB), if used |
| SH.I.D.K1b | Cross-Country Flight Planning | b. Chart Supplements |
| SH.I.D.K1c | Cross-Country Flight Planning | c. Aeronautical charts |
| SH.I.D.K1d | Cross-Country Flight Planning | d. Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs) |
| SH.I.D.K2 | Cross-Country Flight Planning | Altitude selection accounting for terrain and obstacles, autorotation requirements of the helicopter- simplified flight controls, VFR cruising altitudes, and the effect of wind. |
| SH.I.D.K3 | Cross-Country Flight Planning | Calculating: |
| SH.I.D.K3a | Cross-Country Flight Planning | a. Time, climb and descent rates, course, distance, heading, pressure altitude, density altitude, true airspeed, and groundspeed |
| SH.I.D.K3b | Cross-Country Flight Planning | b. Estimated time of arrival, including conversion to universal coordinated time (UTC) |
| SH.I.D.K3c | Cross-Country Flight Planning | c. Fuel requirements, including reserve |
| SH.I.D.K4 | Cross-Country Flight Planning | Elements of a VFR flight plan. |
| SH.I.D.K5 | Cross-Country Flight Planning | Procedures for filing, activating, and closing a VFR flight plan. |
| SH.I.D.K6 | Cross-Country Flight Planning | In-flight intercept procedures. |
| SH.I.D.R1 | Cross-Country Flight Planning | Pilot. |
| SH.I.D.R2 | Cross-Country Flight Planning | Aircraft. |
| SH.I.D.R3 | Cross-Country Flight Planning | Environment (e.g., weather, airports, airspace, terrain, obstacles, including wire strike hazards). |
| SH.I.D.R4 | Cross-Country Flight Planning | External pressures. |
| SH.I.D.R5 | Cross-Country Flight Planning | Limitations of air traffic control (ATC) services. |
| SH.I.D.R6 | Cross-Country Flight Planning | Fuel planning. |
| SH.I.D.R7 | Cross-Country Flight Planning | Use an electronic flight bag (EFB), as applicable. |
| SH.I.D.S1 | Cross-Country Flight Planning | Prepare, present, and explain a cross-country flight plan assigned by the evaluator, including a risk analysis based on real-time weather, to the first fuel stop. |
| SH.I.D.S2 | Cross-Country Flight Planning | 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. |
| SH.I.D.S3 | Cross-Country Flight Planning | Create a navigation plan and simulate filing a VFR flight plan. |
| SH.I.D.S4 | Cross-Country Flight Planning | Recalculate fuel reserves based on a scenario provided by the evaluator. |
| SH.I.D.S5 | Cross-Country Flight Planning | Use an electronic flight bag (EFB), as applicable. |
| SH.I.E.K1 | National Airspace System | Airspace classes and associated requirements, sport pilot privileges, and limitations. |
| SH.I.E.K2 | National Airspace System | Chart symbols. |
| SH.I.E.K3 | National Airspace System | Special use airspace (SUA), special flight rules areas (SFRA), temporary flight restrictions (TFR), and other airspace areas. |
| SH.I.E.R1 | National Airspace System | Various classes and types of airspace. |
| SH.I.E.S1 | National Airspace System | Identify and comply with the requirements for basic VFR weather minimums and flying in particular classes of airspace. |
| SH.I.E.S2 | National Airspace System | Correctly identify airspace and operate in accordance with associated communication and equipment requirements. |
| SH.I.E.S3 | National Airspace System | Identify the requirements for operating in SUA or within a TFR. Identify and comply with special air traffic rules (SATR) and SFRA operations, as applicable. |
| SH.I.F.K1 | Performance and Limitations | Elements related to performance and limitations by explaining the use of charts, tables, and data to determine performance. |
| SH.I.F.K2 | Performance and Limitations | Factors affecting performance, including: |
| SH.I.F.K2a | Performance and Limitations | a. Atmospheric conditions |
| SH.I.F.K2b | Performance and Limitations | b. Pilot technique |
| SH.I.F.K2c | Performance and Limitations | c. Helicopter-Simplified Flight Control configuration |
| SH.I.F.K2d | Performance and Limitations | d. Airport, heliport, helipad, or unprepared surface environment |
| SH.I.F.K3 | Performance and Limitations | Loading and weight and balance. |
| SH.I.F.K4 | Performance and Limitations | Aerodynamics. |
| SH.I.F.K5 | Performance and Limitations | Height/Velocity (H/V) diagram according to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM), as applicable. |
| SH.I.F.R1 | Performance and Limitations | Use of performance charts, tables, and data. |
| SH.I.F.R2 | Performance and Limitations | Limitations of helicopter-simplified flight controls. |
| SH.I.F.R3 | Performance and Limitations | Possible differences between calculated performance and actual performance. |
| SH.I.F.R4 | Performance and Limitations | Exceeding weight limits. |
| SH.I.F.R5 | Performance and Limitations | Operating outside of CG limits. |
| SH.I.F.R6 | Performance and Limitations | Shifting, adding, and removing weight. |
| SH.I.F.R7 | Performance and Limitations | Retreating blade stall, as applicable. |
| SH.I.F.R8 | Performance and Limitations | Situations that lead to loss of tail rotor/antitorque effectiveness (LTE), as applicable. |
| SH.I.F.S1 | Performance and Limitations | 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. |
| SH.I.F.S2 | Performance and Limitations | Use appropriate helicopter-simplified flight controls performance charts, tables, and data. |
| SH.I.G.K1 | Operation of Systems | Helicopter-Simplified Flight Control systems, including: |
| SH.I.G.K1a | Operation of Systems | a. Flight controls, trim, and if installed, stability control |
| SH.I.G.K1b | Operation of Systems | b. Powerplant(s) |
| SH.I.G.K1c | Operation of Systems | c. Main rotor(s) and antitorque systems, as applicable |
| SH.I.G.K1d | Operation of Systems | d. Transmission and associated drive shafts |
| SH.I.G.K1e | Operation of Systems | e. Fuel, oil, and hydraulic |
| SH.I.G.K1f | Operation of Systems | f. Avionics |
| SH.I.G.K1g | Operation of Systems | g. Landing gear, brakes, steering, skids, or floats, as applicable |
| SH.I.G.K1h | Operation of Systems | h. Electrical |
| SH.I.G.K1i | Operation of Systems | i. Pitot-static, vacuum/pressure, and associated flight instruments |
| SH.I.G.K1j | Operation of Systems | j. Environmental |
| SH.I.G.K1k | Operation of Systems | k. Anti-icing and deicing, including carburetor heat, as applicable |
| SH.I.G.K2 | Operation of Systems | Indications of and procedures for managing system abnormalities or failures. |
| SH.I.G.R1 | Operation of Systems | Detection of system malfunctions or failures. |
| SH.I.G.R2 | Operation of Systems | Management of a system failure. |
| SH.I.G.R3 | Operation of Systems | Monitoring and management of automated systems. |
| SH.I.G.S1 | Operation of Systems | Operate at least three of the helicopter-simplified flight control's systems listed in K1a through K1k. |
| SH.I.G.S2 | Operation of Systems | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| SH.I.H.K1 | Human Factors | Symptoms, recognition, causes, effects, and corrective actions associated with aeromedical and physiological issues, including: |
| SH.I.H.K1a | Human Factors | a. Hypoxia |
| SH.I.H.K1b | Human Factors | b. Hyperventilation |
| SH.I.H.K1c | Human Factors | c. Middle ear and sinus problems |
| SH.I.H.K1d | Human Factors | d. Spatial disorientation |
| SH.I.H.K1e | Human Factors | e. Motion sickness |
| SH.I.H.K1f | Human Factors | f. Carbon monoxide poisoning |
| SH.I.H.K1g | Human Factors | g. Stress |
| SH.I.H.K1h | Human Factors | h. Fatigue |
| SH.I.H.K1i | Human Factors | i. Dehydration and nutrition |
| SH.I.H.K1j | Human Factors | j. Hypothermia |
| SH.I.H.K1k | Human Factors | k. Optical illusions |
| SH.I.H.K1l | Human Factors | l. Dissolved nitrogen in the bloodstream after scuba dives |
| SH.I.H.K2 | Human Factors | Regulations regarding use of alcohol and drugs. |
| SH.I.H.K3 | Human Factors | Effects of alcohol, drugs, and over-the-counter medications. |
| SH.I.H.K4 | Human Factors | Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM) to include using Crew Resource Management (CRM) or Single- Pilot Resource Management (SRM), as appropriate. |
| SH.I.H.R1 | Human Factors | Aeromedical and physiological issues. |
| SH.I.H.R2 | Human Factors | Hazardous attitudes. |
| SH.I.H.R3 | Human Factors | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| SH.I.H.R4 | Human Factors | Confirmation and expectation bias. |
| SH.I.H.S1 | Human Factors | 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). |
| SH.I.H.S2 | Human Factors | Perform self-assessment, including fitness for flight and personal minimums, for actual flight or a scenario given by the evaluator. |
| SH.II.A.K1 | Preflight Assessment | Pilot self-assessment. |
| SH.II.A.K2 | Preflight Assessment | Determining that the helicopter-simplified flight controls to be used is in an airworthy condition. |
| SH.II.A.K3 | Preflight Assessment | Helicopter-simplified flight controls preflight inspection, including: |
| SH.II.A.K3a | Preflight Assessment | a. Which items should be inspected |
| SH.II.A.K3b | Preflight Assessment | b. The reasons for checking each item |
| SH.II.A.K3c | Preflight Assessment | c. How to detect possible defects |
| SH.II.A.K3d | Preflight Assessment | d. The associated regulations |
| SH.II.A.K4 | Preflight Assessment | Environmental factors, including weather, terrain, route selection, and obstructions. |
| SH.II.A.R1 | Preflight Assessment | Pilot. |
| SH.II.A.R2 | Preflight Assessment | Aircraft. |
| SH.II.A.R3 | Preflight Assessment | Environment (e.g., weather, icing, airports/heliports/helipads/landing areas, airspace, terrain, obstacles). |
| SH.II.A.R4 | Preflight Assessment | External pressures. |
| SH.II.A.R5 | Preflight Assessment | Aviation security concerns. |
| SH.II.A.S1 | Preflight Assessment | Inspect the helicopter-simplified flight controls with reference to an appropriate checklist. |
| SH.II.A.S2 | Preflight Assessment | Verify the helicopter-simplified flight controls is in condition for safe flight and conforms to its type design. |
| SH.II.A.S3 | Preflight Assessment | Perform self-assessment. |
| SH.II.A.S4 | Preflight Assessment | Continue to assess the environment for safe flight. |
| SH.II.B.K1 | Flight Deck Management | Passenger briefing requirements, including operation and required use of safety restraint systems, with the exception of single-seat aircraft. |
| SH.II.B.K2 | Flight Deck Management | Use of appropriate checklists. |
| SH.II.B.K3 | Flight Deck Management | Requirements for current and appropriate navigation data. |
| SH.II.B.K4 | Flight Deck Management | Securing items and cargo. |
| SH.II.B.R1 | Flight Deck Management | Use of systems or equipment, including automation and portable electronic devices. |
| SH.II.B.R2 | Flight Deck Management | Inoperative equipment. |
| SH.II.B.R3 | Flight Deck Management | Passenger distractions. |
| SH.II.B.S1 | Flight Deck Management | Secure all items in the aircraft. |
| SH.II.B.S2 | Flight Deck Management | 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, with the exception of single-seat aircraft. |
| SH.II.B.S3 | Flight Deck Management | Properly program and manage helicopter-simplified flight controls automation, as applicable. |
| SH.II.B.S4 | Flight Deck Management | Appropriately manage risks by utilizing ADM, including SRM/CRM. |
| SH.II.C.K1 | Powerplant Starting and Rotor Engagement | Starting under various conditions. |
| SH.II.C.K2 | Powerplant Starting and Rotor Engagement | Starting procedures, including the use of external power, as applicable. |
| SH.II.C.K3 | Powerplant Starting and Rotor Engagement | Limitations associated with starting. |
| SH.II.C.K4 | Powerplant Starting and Rotor Engagement | Conditions leading to and procedures for an aborted start. |
| SH.II.C.R1 | Powerplant Starting and Rotor Engagement | Rotor(s) engagement, as applicable. |
| SH.II.C.R2 | Powerplant Starting and Rotor Engagement | Use of external power unit. |
| SH.II.C.R3 | Powerplant Starting and Rotor Engagement | Limitations during starting. |
| SH.II.C.S1 | Powerplant Starting and Rotor Engagement | Position the helicopter-simplified flight controls properly considering structures, surface conditions, other aircraft, wind, and the safety of nearby persons and property. |
| SH.II.C.S2 | Powerplant Starting and Rotor Engagement | Use flight control frictions, as applicable. |
| SH.II.C.S3 | Powerplant Starting and Rotor Engagement | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| SH.II.C.S4 | Powerplant Starting and Rotor Engagement | Engage and manage the rotor system, as appropriate. |
| SH.II.D.K1 | Before Takeoff Check | Purpose of before takeoff checklist items, including: |
| SH.II.D.K1a | Before Takeoff Check | a. Reasons for checking each item |
| SH.II.D.K1b | Before Takeoff Check | b. Detecting malfunctions |
| SH.II.D.K1c | Before Takeoff Check | c. Configuring the helicopter-simplified flight controls as recommended by the manufacturer |
| SH.II.D.R1 | Before Takeoff Check | Division of attention while conducting before takeoff checks. |
| SH.II.D.S1 | Before Takeoff Check | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| SH.II.D.S2 | Before Takeoff Check | Review takeoff performance and emergency procedures. |
| SH.II.D.S3 | Before Takeoff Check | Verify that the powerplant temperature(s) and pressure(s) are suitable for takeoff. |
| SH.II.D.S4 | Before Takeoff Check | Maintain powerplant and main rotor(s) (Nr) speed within normal limits. |
| SH.II.D.S5 | Before Takeoff Check | Divide attention inside and outside the helicopter-simplified flight controls. |
| SH.III.A.K1 | Runway/Taxiway/Heliport/Helipad Signs, Markings, and Lighting | Airport runway, heliport, helipad, taxiway signs, markings, and lighting. |
| SH.III.A.K2 | Runway/Taxiway/Heliport/Helipad Signs, Markings, and Lighting | Airport movement area. |
| SH.III.A.R1 | Runway/Taxiway/Heliport/Helipad Signs, Markings, and Lighting | Interpretation of signs, markings, or lighting. |
| SH.III.A.R2 | Runway/Taxiway/Heliport/Helipad Signs, Markings, and Lighting | Landing site dimensions and limitations. |
| SH.III.A.R3 | Runway/Taxiway/Heliport/Helipad Signs, Markings, and Lighting | Conflict with aircraft, vehicles, and persons. |
| SH.III.A.R4 | Runway/Taxiway/Heliport/Helipad Signs, Markings, and Lighting | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| SH.III.A.R5 | Runway/Taxiway/Heliport/Helipad Signs, Markings, and Lighting | Runway incursion. |
| SH.III.A.S1 | Runway/Taxiway/Heliport/Helipad Signs, Markings, and Lighting | Comply with airport/heliport/helipad signs, markings, and lighting encountered, as applicable to the helicopter-simplified flight controls provided for the practical test. |
| SH.III.B.K1 | Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems | How to obtain appropriate radio frequencies. |
| SH.III.B.K2 | Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems | Proper radio communication procedures and air traffic control (ATC) phraseology. |
| SH.III.B.K3 | Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems | ATC light signal recognition. |
| SH.III.B.K4 | Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems | Appropriate use of transponder(s). |
| SH.III.B.K5 | Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems | Lost communication procedures. |
| SH.III.B.K6 | Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems | Equipment issues that could cause loss of communication. |
| SH.III.B.K7 | Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems | Radar assistance. |
| SH.III.B.K8 | Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems | National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) accident/incident reporting. |
| SH.III.B.K9 | Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems | Runway Status Lighting Systems. |
| SH.III.B.R1 | Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems | Communication. |
| SH.III.B.R2 | Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems | Deciding if and when to declare an emergency. |
| SH.III.B.R3 | Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems | Use of non-standard phraseology. |
| SH.III.B.S1 | Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems | Select and activate appropriate frequencies. |
| SH.III.B.S2 | Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems | Transmit using standard phraseology and procedures as specified in the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) and Pilot/Controller Glossary. |
| SH.III.B.S3 | Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems | Acknowledge radio communications and comply with ATC instructions or as directed by the evaluator. |
| SH.III.C.K1 | Traffic Patterns | Towered and nontowered airport/heliport/helipad/landing area operations and restrictions. |
| SH.III.C.K2 | Traffic Patterns | Traffic pattern for the current conditions. |
| SH.III.C.K3 | Traffic Patterns | Right-of-way rules. |
| SH.III.C.K4 | Traffic Patterns | Use of automated weather and airport/heliport information. |
| SH.III.C.R1 | Traffic Patterns | Collision hazards. |
| SH.III.C.R2 | Traffic Patterns | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| SH.III.C.R3 | Traffic Patterns | Windshear and wake turbulence. |
| SH.III.C.S1 | Traffic Patterns | Identify and interpret airport/heliport/helipad/landing area runways, taxiways, markings, signs, and lighting. |
| SH.III.C.S2 | Traffic Patterns | Comply with recommended helicopter traffic pattern procedures, as appropriate. |
| SH.III.C.S3 | Traffic Patterns | Correct for wind drift to maintain the proper ground track. |
| SH.III.C.S4 | Traffic Patterns | Maintain orientation with the runway/landing area in use, as applicable. |
| SH.III.C.S5 | Traffic Patterns | Maintain traffic pattern altitude, ±100 feet, and the appropriate airspeed, ±10 knots. |
| SH.III.C.S6 | Traffic Patterns | Maintain situational awareness and proper spacing from other traffic or avoid the flow of fixed-wing traffic, as appropriate. |
| SH.IV.A.K1 | Vertical Takeoff and Landing | Elements related to a vertical takeoff to a hover and landing from a hover. |
| SH.IV.A.K2 | Vertical Takeoff and Landing | Effect of wind on flight control inputs. |
| SH.IV.A.K3 | Vertical Takeoff and Landing | Effect of weight and balance and various centers of gravity. |
| SH.IV.A.K4 | Vertical Takeoff and Landing | Ground effect. |
| SH.IV.A.R1 | Vertical Takeoff and Landing | Loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE), as applicable. |
| SH.IV.A.R2 | Vertical Takeoff and Landing | Dynamic rollover. |
| SH.IV.A.R3 | Vertical Takeoff and Landing | Ground resonance, as applicable. |
| SH.IV.A.R4 | Vertical Takeoff and Landing | Powerplant failure during hover. |
| SH.IV.A.S1 | Vertical Takeoff and Landing | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| SH.IV.A.S2 | Vertical Takeoff and Landing | Comply with air traffic control (ATC) or evaluator instructions and make radio calls as appropriate. |
| SH.IV.A.S3 | Vertical Takeoff and Landing | Maintain powerplant and main rotor(s) (Nr) speed within normal limits. |
| SH.IV.A.S4 | Vertical Takeoff and Landing | Ascend to and maintain recommended hovering altitude, and descend from recommended hovering altitude in headwind, crosswind, and tailwind conditions, without drift. |
| SH.IV.A.S5 | Vertical Takeoff and Landing | Maintain recommended hovering altitude, ±1/2 of that altitude within 10 feet of the surface, if above 10 feet, ±5 feet. |
| SH.IV.A.S6 | Vertical Takeoff and Landing | Maintain position within 4 feet of a designated point with no aft movement. |
| SH.IV.A.S7 | Vertical Takeoff and Landing | Descend vertically to within 4 feet of the designated touchdown point. |
| SH.IV.A.S8 | Vertical Takeoff and Landing | Maintain specified heading, ± 10° . |
| SH.IV.B.K1 | Hover Taxi | Current airport aeronautical references and information resources such as the Chart Supplement, airport diagram, and Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs). |
| SH.IV.B.K2 | Hover Taxi | Hover taxi instructions, clearances and limitations. |
| SH.IV.B.K3 | Hover Taxi | Airport/heliport/helipad/landing area, signs, markings, and lighting. |
| SH.IV.B.K4 | Hover Taxi | Visual indicators for wind. |
| SH.IV.B.K5 | Hover Taxi | Aircraft lighting, as appropriate. |
| SH.IV.B.K6 | Hover Taxi | Procedures for: |
| SH.IV.B.K6a | Hover Taxi | Pilot activities during taxiing. |
| SH.IV.B.K6b | Hover Taxi | Safe hover taxi at towered and non-towered airports/heliports/helipads/landing areas. |
| SH.IV.B.K6c | Hover Taxi | Entering or crossing runways. |
| SH.IV.B.K7 | Hover Taxi | Height/Velocity (H/V) considerations, as applicable. |
| SH.IV.B.K8 | Hover Taxi | Aircraft operating limitations. |
| SH.IV.B.R1 | Hover Taxi | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| SH.IV.B.R2 | Hover Taxi | Reduced visibility. |
| SH.IV.B.R3 | Hover Taxi | Runway incursion. |
| SH.IV.B.R4 | Hover Taxi | Other aircraft, vehicles, persons, and hazards. |
| SH.IV.B.R5 | Hover Taxi | Hazardous effects of downwash. |
| SH.IV.B.R6 | Hover Taxi | Main rotor(s), tail rotor, and tail strike hazards, as applicable. |
| SH.IV.B.R7 | Hover Taxi | Height/Velocity (H/V) considerations, as applicable. |
| SH.IV.B.R8 | Hover Taxi | Confirmation or expectation bias as related to taxi instructions or intentions. |
| SH.IV.B.S1 | Hover Taxi | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| SH.IV.B.S2 | Hover Taxi | Receive and correctly read back clearances/instructions, as applicable. |
| SH.IV.B.S3 | Hover Taxi | Use an airport diagram or taxi chart during taxi, if published, and maintain situational awareness. |
| SH.IV.B.S4 | Hover Taxi | Comply with airport/heliport taxiway markings, signals, and signs. |
| SH.IV.B.S5 | Hover Taxi | Maintain powerplant and main rotor(s) (Nr) speed within normal limits. |
| SH.IV.B.S6 | Hover Taxi | Maintain a straight ground track within ±4 feet of a designated ground track. |
| SH.IV.B.S7 | Hover Taxi | Maintain recommended hovering altitude, ±1/2 of that altitude within 10 feet of the surface, if above 10 feet, ±5 feet. |
| SH.IV.B.S8 | Hover Taxi | Hover taxi over specified ground references, demonstrating forward, sideward, and rearward hovering and hovering turns. |
| SH.IV.B.S9 | Hover Taxi | Maintain a constant rate of turn at pivot points. |
| SH.IV.B.S10 | Hover Taxi | Maintain a position within 4 feet of each pivot point during turns. |
| SH.IV.B.S11 | Hover Taxi | Make a 360° pivoting turn, left and right, stopping within 10° of a specified heading. |
| SH.IV.B.S12 | Hover Taxi | Make smooth, timely, and correct control application during the maneuver. |
| SH.IV.C.K1 | Air Taxi | Current airport aeronautical references and information resources such as the Chart Supplement, airport diagram, and Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs). |
| SH.IV.C.K2 | Air Taxi | Air taxi instructions, clearances, and limitations. |
| SH.IV.C.K3 | Air Taxi | Airport/heliport/helipad/landing area, signs, markings, and lighting. |
| SH.IV.C.K4 | Air Taxi | Visual indicators for wind. |
| SH.IV.C.K5 | Air Taxi | Aircraft lighting, as appropriate. |
| SH.IV.C.K6 | Air Taxi | Procedures for: |
| SH.IV.C.K6a | Air Taxi | a. Pilot activities during taxiing |
| SH.IV.C.K6b | Air Taxi | b. Safe air taxi at towered and non-towered airports |
| SH.IV.C.K6c | Air Taxi | c. Overflying of runways |
| SH.IV.C.K7 | Air Taxi | Height/Velocity (H/V) considerations, as applicable. |
| SH.IV.C.R1 | Air Taxi | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| SH.IV.C.R2 | Air Taxi | Reduced visibility taxi operations. |
| SH.IV.C.R3 | Air Taxi | Runway incursion. |
| SH.IV.C.R4 | Air Taxi | Main rotor(s), tail rotor, and tail strike hazards, as applicable. |
| SH.IV.C.R5 | Air Taxi | H/V diagram performance in case of powerplant failure, as applicable. |
| SH.IV.C.R6 | Air Taxi | Confirmation or expectation bias as related to taxi instructions or intentions. |
| SH.IV.C.S1 | Air Taxi | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| SH.IV.C.S2 | Air Taxi | Use an airport diagram or taxi chart during taxi, if published, and maintain situational awareness. |
| SH.IV.C.S3 | Air Taxi | Select a safe airspeed and altitude. |
| SH.IV.C.S4 | Air Taxi | Maintain desired track and groundspeed in headwind and crosswind conditions, avoiding conditions that might lead to loss of tail rotor/antitorque effectiveness, as applicable. |
| SH.IV.C.S5 | Air Taxi | Maintain powerplant and main rotor(s) (Nr) speed within normal limits. |
| SH.IV.C.S6 | Air Taxi | Comply with airport/heliport/helipad/landing area markings, lights, signs, and ATC instructions, as applicable. |
| SH.IV.C.S7 | Air Taxi | Maintain specified altitude, ±10 feet. |
| SH.IV.D.K1 | Taxiing with Wheel-Type Landing Gear | Current airport aeronautical references and information resources such as the Chart Supplement, airport diagram, and Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs). |
| SH.IV.D.K2 | Taxiing with Wheel-Type Landing Gear | Taxi instructions/clearances. |
| SH.IV.D.K3 | Taxiing with Wheel-Type Landing Gear | Airport/heliport/helipad/landing area, signs, markings, and lighting. |
| SH.IV.D.K4 | Taxiing with Wheel-Type Landing Gear | Visual indicators for wind. |
| SH.IV.D.K5 | Taxiing with Wheel-Type Landing Gear | Aircraft lighting, as appropriate. |
| SH.IV.D.K6 | Taxiing with Wheel-Type Landing Gear | Procedures for: |
| SH.IV.D.K6a | Taxiing with Wheel-Type Landing Gear | a. Appropriate flight deck activities prior to taxi, including route planning and identifying the location of Hot Spots |
| SH.IV.D.K6b | Taxiing with Wheel-Type Landing Gear | b. Safe taxi at towered and non-towered airports |
| SH.IV.D.K6c | Taxiing with Wheel-Type Landing Gear | c. Entering or crossing runways |
| SH.IV.D.R1 | Taxiing with Wheel-Type Landing Gear | Activities and distractions. |
| SH.IV.D.R2 | Taxiing with Wheel-Type Landing Gear | Confirmation or expectation bias as related to taxi instructions or intentions. |
| SH.IV.D.R3 | Taxiing with Wheel-Type Landing Gear | Runway incursion. |
| SH.IV.D.R4 | Taxiing with Wheel-Type Landing Gear | Speed during taxi and turns. |
| SH.IV.D.R5 | Taxiing with Wheel-Type Landing Gear | Appropriate thrust vector and brake use. |
| SH.IV.D.R6 | Taxiing with Wheel-Type Landing Gear | Airframe and rotor clearances during taxi. |
| SH.IV.D.S1 | Taxiing with Wheel-Type Landing Gear | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| SH.IV.D.S2 | Taxiing with Wheel-Type Landing Gear | Use an appropriate airport/heliport diagram or taxi chart, if published. |
| SH.IV.D.S3 | Taxiing with Wheel-Type Landing Gear | Properly position nosewheel/tailwheel, as applicable, locked or unlocked. |
| SH.IV.D.S4 | Taxiing with Wheel-Type Landing Gear | 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. |
| SH.IV.D.S5 | Taxiing with Wheel-Type Landing Gear | Properly use cyclic, collective or simplified flight controls, and brakes as applicable to control speed while taxiing. |
| SH.IV.D.S6 | Taxiing with Wheel-Type Landing Gear | Maintain powerplant and main rotor(s) (Nr) speed within normal limits. |
| SH.IV.D.S7 | Taxiing with Wheel-Type Landing Gear | Maintain specified track within 4 feet. |
| SH.IV.D.S8 | Taxiing with Wheel-Type Landing Gear | Position the helicopter-simplified flight controls relative to hold lines or a specified point. |
| SH.IV.D.S9 | Taxiing with Wheel-Type Landing Gear | Receive and comply with ATC clearances/instructions, if applicable. |
| SH.IV.D.S10 | Taxiing with Wheel-Type Landing Gear | Comply with airport/heliport taxiway markings, lights, and signals. |
| SH.IV.E.K1 | Slope Operations | Elements related to slope operations. |
| SH.IV.E.K2 | Slope Operations | Factors used for selecting an appropriate slope. |
| SH.IV.E.K3 | Slope Operations | Effect of wind on slope operations. |
| SH.IV.E.K4 | Slope Operations | Dynamic rollover considerations during slope operations and preventive/recovery techniques. |
| SH.IV.E.K5 | Slope Operations | Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls slope limitations. |
| SH.IV.E.R1 | Slope Operations | Operations on a slope. |
| SH.IV.E.R2 | Slope Operations | Conditions leading to loss of tail rotor/antitorque effectiveness, as applicable. |
| SH.IV.E.R3 | Slope Operations | Embarking or disembarking passengers and rotor blade hazards. |
| SH.IV.E.R4 | Slope Operations | Conditions leading to dynamic rollover. |
| SH.IV.E.R5 | Slope Operations | Surface conditions. |
| SH.IV.E.R6 | Slope Operations | Collision hazards. |
| SH.IV.E.R7 | Slope Operations | Exceeding the manufacturer's slope limitations. |
| SH.IV.E.S1 | Slope Operations | Select a suitable slope. |
| SH.IV.E.S2 | Slope Operations | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| SH.IV.E.S3 | Slope Operations | Properly approach the slope considering wind effect and obstacles. |
| SH.IV.E.S4 | Slope Operations | Maintain powerplant and main rotor(s) (Nr) speed within normal limits. |
| SH.IV.E.S5 | Slope Operations | Maintain heading and position over the ground and prevent movement of aircraft on slope. |
| SH.IV.E.S6 | Slope Operations | Make a smooth positive descent to touch the upslope skid or wheel(s) on the sloping surface. |
| SH.IV.E.S7 | Slope Operations | Recognize if slope is too steep and abandon the operation prior to reaching flight control limits. |
| SH.IV.E.S8 | Slope Operations | Maintain positive control while lowering the downslope skid or wheel to touchdown. |
| SH.IV.E.S9 | Slope Operations | Neutralize controls after landing, as applicable. |
| SH.IV.E.S10 | Slope Operations | Make a smooth transition from the slope to a stabilized hover parallel to the slope. |
| SH.IV.E.S11 | Slope Operations | Properly move away from the slope. |
| SH.IV.E.S12 | Slope Operations | Maintain a specified heading throughout the operation, ±10°. |
| SH.V.A.K1 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on takeoff and climb performance. |
| SH.V.A.K2 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Factors affecting the profile of the height/velocity (H/V) diagram, as applicable. |
| SH.V.A.R1 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Selection of takeoff path based on helicopter-simplified flight controls performance and limitations, available distance, and wind. |
| SH.V.A.R2 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Effects of: |
| SH.V.A.R2a | Normal Takeoff and Climb | a. Crosswind |
| SH.V.A.R2b | Normal Takeoff and Climb | b. Windshear |
| SH.V.A.R2c | Normal Takeoff and Climb | c. Tailwind |
| SH.V.A.R2d | Normal Takeoff and Climb | d. Turbulence, including wake turbulence |
| SH.V.A.R2e | Normal Takeoff and Climb | e. Runway/departure point surface/condition |
| SH.V.A.R3 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Abnormal operations, including planning for:: |
| SH.V.A.R3a | Normal Takeoff and Climb | a. Rejected takeoff |
| SH.V.A.R3b | Normal Takeoff and Climb | b. Powerplant failure in takeoff/climb phase of flight |
| SH.V.A.R4 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Collision hazards. |
| SH.V.A.R5 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| SH.V.A.R6 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Runway incursion. |
| SH.V.A.S1 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| SH.V.A.S2 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| SH.V.A.S3 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Verify correct runway, if at an airport. |
| SH.V.A.S4 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Determine wind direction with or without visible wind direction indicators. |
| SH.V.A.S5 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Clear the area, taxi into the takeoff position, and align the helicopter-simplified flight controls on the runway centerline or with takeoff path. |
| SH.V.A.S6 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Establish a stationary position on the surface or a stabilized hover, prior to takeoff in headwind and crosswind conditions. |
| SH.V.A.S7 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Confirm takeoff power and instrument indications prior to forward movement. |
| SH.V.A.S8 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | After clearing all obstacles, transition to normal climb attitude, airspeed, ±10 knots, and power setting. |
| SH.V.A.S9 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Maintain powerplant and main rotor(s) (Nr) speed within normal limits. |
| SH.V.A.S10 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Maintain proper ground track with crosswind correction, as needed. |
| SH.V.A.S11 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Comply with noise abatement procedures, as applicable. |
| SH.V.A.S12 | Normal Takeoff and Climb | Use runway incursion avoidance procedures, if applicable. |
| SH.V.B.K1 | Normal and Crosswind Approach | Effects of wind, weight, altitude, and temperature on performance. |
| SH.V.B.K2 | Normal and Crosswind Approach | Wind correction techniques on approach and landing. |
| SH.V.B.K3 | Normal and Crosswind Approach | Landing surface, obstructions, and selection of a suitable touchdown point. |
| SH.V.B.K4 | Normal and Crosswind Approach | Factors affecting the profile of the height/velocity (H/V) diagram, as applicable. |
| SH.V.B.R1 | Normal and Crosswind Approach | Selection of approach path and landing based on aircraft performance and limitations, and wind. |
| SH.V.B.R2 | Normal and Crosswind Approach | Effects of: |
| SH.V.B.R2a | Normal and Crosswind Approach | a. Crosswind |
| SH.V.B.R2b | Normal and Crosswind Approach | b. Windshear |
| SH.V.B.R2c | Normal and Crosswind Approach | c. Tailwind |
| SH.V.B.R2d | Normal and Crosswind Approach | d. Turbulence, including wake turbulence |
| SH.V.B.R2e | Normal and Crosswind Approach | e. Vortex ring state (VRS) |
| SH.V.B.R2f | Normal and Crosswind Approach | f. Touchdown surface and condition |
| SH.V.B.R3 | Normal and Crosswind Approach | Go-around/rejected landing. |
| SH.V.B.R4 | Normal and Crosswind Approach | Collision hazards. |
| SH.V.B.R5 | Normal and Crosswind Approach | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| SH.V.B.R6 | Normal and Crosswind Approach | Loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE), as applicable. |
| SH.V.B.S1 | Normal and Crosswind Approach | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| SH.V.B.S2 | Normal and Crosswind Approach | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| SH.V.B.S3 | Normal and Crosswind Approach | Determine wind direction with or without visible wind direction indicators. |
| SH.V.B.S4 | Normal and Crosswind Approach | Align the helicopter-simplified flight controls with the correct/assigned runway or touchdown point. |
| SH.V.B.S5 | Normal and Crosswind Approach | Scan the landing area/touchdown point and adjoining area for traffic and obstructions. |
| SH.V.B.S6 | Normal and Crosswind Approach | Maintain proper ground track with crosswind correction, if necessary. |
| SH.V.B.S7 | Normal and Crosswind Approach | Establish and maintain a normal approach angle and rate of closure. |
| SH.V.B.S8 | Normal and Crosswind Approach | Maintain powerplant and main rotor(s) (Nr) speed within normal limits. |
| SH.V.B.S9 | Normal and Crosswind Approach | Arrive at the termination point, on the surface or at a stabilized hover, ±4 feet. |
| SH.V.B.S10 | Normal and Crosswind Approach | Use runway incursion avoidance procedures, if applicable. |
| SH.V.C.K1 | Maximum Performance Takeoff and Climb | Situations where this maneuver is appropriate. |
| SH.V.C.K2 | Maximum Performance Takeoff and Climb | Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind and temperature, on takeoff and climb performance. |
| SH.V.C.K3 | Maximum Performance Takeoff and Climb | Factors affecting the profile of the height/velocity (H/V) diagram, as applicable. |
| SH.V.C.R1 | Maximum Performance Takeoff and Climb | Selection of takeoff path based on helicopter-simplified flight controls performance and limitations, available distance, and wind. |
| SH.V.C.R2 | Maximum Performance Takeoff and Climb | Effects of: |
| SH.V.C.R2a | Maximum Performance Takeoff and Climb | a. Crosswind |
| SH.V.C.R2b | Maximum Performance Takeoff and Climb | b. Windshear |
| SH.V.C.R2c | Maximum Performance Takeoff and Climb | c. Tailwind |
| SH.V.C.R2d | Maximum Performance Takeoff and Climb | d. Turbulence, including wake turbulence |
| SH.V.C.R2e | Maximum Performance Takeoff and Climb | e. Surface conditions |
| SH.V.C.R3 | Maximum Performance Takeoff and Climb | Abnormal operations including: |
| SH.V.C.R3a | Maximum Performance Takeoff and Climb | a. Rejected takeoff |
| SH.V.C.R3b | Maximum Performance Takeoff and Climb | b. Powerplant failure in takeoff/climb phase of flight |
| SH.V.C.R4 | Maximum Performance Takeoff and Climb | Collision hazards. |
| SH.V.C.R5 | Maximum Performance Takeoff and Climb | Low rotor rpm, as applicable. |
| SH.V.C.R6 | Maximum Performance Takeoff and Climb | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| SH.V.C.S1 | Maximum Performance Takeoff and Climb | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| SH.V.C.S2 | Maximum Performance Takeoff and Climb | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| SH.V.C.S3 | Maximum Performance Takeoff and Climb | Use control inputs to initiate lift-off from the takeoff position using a forward climb attitude to fly the departure profile. |
| SH.V.C.S4 | Maximum Performance Takeoff and Climb | Maintain powerplant and rotor rpm within normal limits. |
| SH.V.C.S5 | Maximum Performance Takeoff and Climb | Use required takeoff power, or power as specified by the evaluator. |
| SH.V.C.S6 | Maximum Performance Takeoff and Climb | After clearing all obstacles, transition to normal climb attitude, airspeed, ±5 knots, and power setting. |
| SH.V.C.S7 | Maximum Performance Takeoff and Climb | Maintain directional control, ground track, and proper wind-drift correction throughout the maneuver. |
| SH.V.D.K1 | Steep Approach | A stabilized steep approach. |
| SH.V.D.K2 | Steep Approach | Approach techniques and applicability. |
| SH.V.D.K3 | Steep Approach | Performance data and the height velocity (H/V) diagram, as applicable. |
| SH.V.D.K4 | Steep Approach | Effects of atmospheric conditions on approach and landing performance. |
| SH.V.D.K5 | Steep Approach | Wind correction techniques. |
| SH.V.D.K6 | Steep Approach | Aircraft performance and limitations. |
| SH.V.D.R1 | Steep Approach | Selection of approach path and landing based on aircraft performance and limitations, and wind. |
| SH.V.D.R2 | Steep Approach | Effects of: |
| SH.V.D.R2a | Steep Approach | a. Wind Direction |
| SH.V.D.R2b | Steep Approach | b. Windshear |
| SH.V.D.R2c | Steep Approach | c. Turbulence, including wake turbulence |
| SH.V.D.R3 | Steep Approach | Planning for: |
| SH.V.D.R3a | Steep Approach | a. Rejected landing and go-around |
| SH.V.D.R3b | Steep Approach | b. Powerplant failure during the approach |
| SH.V.D.R4 | Steep Approach | Collision hazards. |
| SH.V.D.R5 | Steep Approach | Vortex ring state (VRS). |
| SH.V.D.R6 | Steep Approach | Landing surface. |
| SH.V.D.R7 | Steep Approach | Aircraft limitations. |
| SH.V.D.R8 | Steep Approach | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| SH.V.D.R9 | Steep Approach | Loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE), as applicable. |
| SH.V.D.R10 | Steep Approach | Degraded Visual Environment (DVE) and flat light conditions. |
| SH.V.D.S1 | Steep Approach | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| SH.V.D.S2 | Steep Approach | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| SH.V.D.S3 | Steep Approach | Consider the wind direction and conditions, landing surface, and obstacles. |
| SH.V.D.S4 | Steep Approach | Select a suitable termination point. |
| SH.V.D.S5 | Steep Approach | Establish and maintain a steep approach angle, (15° maximum) and proper rate of closure. |
| SH.V.D.S6 | Steep Approach | Maintain proper ground track with crosswind correction, if necessary. |
| SH.V.D.S7 | Steep Approach | Maintain powerplant and main rotor(s) (Nr) speed within normal limits. |
| SH.V.D.S8 | Steep Approach | Arrive at the termination point, on the surface or at a stabilized hover, ±4 feet. |
| SH.V.D.S9 | Steep Approach | Use runway incursion avoidance procedures, if applicable. |
| SH.V.E.K1 | Go-Around | Situations and considerations on approach that could require a go-around. |
| SH.V.E.K2 | Go-Around | Effects of atmospheric conditions on a go-around. |
| SH.V.E.K3 | Go-Around | Go-around procedures and the importance of a timely decision. |
| SH.V.E.R1 | Go-Around | Recognition of the need for a go-around. |
| SH.V.E.R2 | Go-Around | Application of power and flight control inputs. |
| SH.V.E.R3 | Go-Around | Collision hazards. |
| SH.V.E.R4 | Go-Around | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| SH.V.E.R5 | Go-Around | Runway incursion. |
| SH.V.E.S1 | Go-Around | Make a timely decision to discontinue the approach or at the direction of the evaluator. |
| SH.V.E.S2 | Go-Around | Maintain powerplant and rotor rpm within normal limits while applying proper control input to stop descent and initiate climb. |
| SH.V.E.S3 | Go-Around | Transition to a positive rate of climb and appropriate airspeed of ±10 knots. |
| SH.V.E.S4 | Go-Around | Maintain directional control, ground track, and proper wind-drift correction throughout the maneuver. |
| SH.V.E.S5 | Go-Around | Notify/coordinate with evaluator instructions as required. |
| SH.V.E.S6 | Go-Around | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| SH.V.E.S7 | Go-Around | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| SH.V.E.S8 | Go-Around | Use runway incursion avoidance procedures, if applicable. |
| SH.V.F.K1 | Confined Area Operations | Effects of wind, weight, temperature, and density altitude. |
| SH.V.F.K2 | Confined Area Operations | Situations when a confined area approach and landing is recommended and factors related to landing performance including H/V diagram information, as applicable. |
| SH.V.F.K3 | Confined Area Operations | High and low reconnaissance, including takeoff and departure planning. |
| SH.V.F.K4 | Confined Area Operations | Power requirements versus power available for the departure or arrival profile(s). |
| SH.V.F.R1 | Confined Area Operations | Selection of approach path, termination point and departure path based on aircraft performance and limitations, wind, and availability of alternate sites. |
| SH.V.F.R2 | Confined Area Operations | Effects of: |
| SH.V.F.R2a | Confined Area Operations | a. Wind Direction |
| SH.V.F.R2b | Confined Area Operations | b. Windshear |
| SH.V.F.R2c | Confined Area Operations | c. Turbulence |
| SH.V.F.R3 | Confined Area Operations | H/V diagram information, as applicable. |
| SH.V.F.R4 | Confined Area Operations | Go-around. |
| SH.V.F.R5 | Confined Area Operations | Forced landing during the maneuver. |
| SH.V.F.R6 | Confined Area Operations | Landing surface. |
| SH.V.F.R7 | Confined Area Operations | Dynamic rollover. |
| SH.V.F.R8 | Confined Area Operations | Ground resonance, as applicable. |
| SH.V.F.R9 | Confined Area Operations | Low rotor rpm, as applicable. |
| SH.V.F.R10 | Confined Area Operations | Loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE), as applicable. |
| SH.V.F.R11 | Confined Area Operations | Collision hazards. |
| SH.V.F.R12 | Confined Area Operations | Vortex ring state (VRS). |
| SH.V.F.R13 | Confined Area Operations | Aircraft limitations. |
| SH.V.F.R14 | Confined Area Operations | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| SH.V.F.R15 | Confined Area Operations | Power requirements versus power available for the departure or arrival profile(s). |
| SH.V.F.S1 | Confined Area Operations | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| SH.V.F.S2 | Confined Area Operations | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| SH.V.F.S3 | Confined Area Operations | Confirm power available meets or exceeds the power required for the selected arrival or departure profile(s). |
| SH.V.F.S4 | Confined Area Operations | Determine wind direction with or without visible wind direction indicators. |
| SH.V.F.S5 | Confined Area Operations | Accomplish a proper high and low reconnaissance of the confined landing area. |
| SH.V.F.S6 | Confined Area Operations | Select a suitable approach path, termination point, and departure path. |
| SH.V.F.S7 | Confined Area Operations | Track the selected approach path at an acceptable approach angle and rate of closure to the termination point. |
| SH.V.F.S8 | Confined Area Operations | Continually evaluate the suitability of the confined landing area and termination point. |
| SH.V.F.S9 | Confined Area Operations | Maintain powerplant and main rotor(s) (Nr) speed within normal limits. |
| SH.V.F.S10 | Confined Area Operations | Accomplish a proper ground reconnaissance. |
| SH.V.F.S11 | Confined Area Operations | Terminate in a hover or on the surface, as appropriate. |
| SH.V.F.S12 | Confined Area Operations | Select a suitable takeoff point, considers factors affecting takeoff and climb performance under various conditions. |
| SH.V.F.S13 | Confined Area Operations | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| SH.V.G.K1 | Pinnacle Operations | Elements of pinnacle/platform operations. |
| SH.V.G.K2 | Pinnacle Operations | Effects of wind, weight, temperature, and density altitude. |
| SH.V.G.K3 | Pinnacle Operations | Suitable takeoff point and departure flight path during climb. |
| SH.V.G.K4 | Pinnacle Operations | Situations when a pinnacle/platform approach, landing, and takeoff is recommended and factors related to aircraft performance. |
| SH.V.G.K5 | Pinnacle Operations | Elements of a high and low reconnaissance. |
| SH.V.G.R1 | Pinnacle Operations | Selection of approach path, termination point and departure path based on aircraft performance and limitations, and wind. |
| SH.V.G.R2 | Pinnacle Operations | Effects of: |
| SH.V.G.R2a | Pinnacle Operations | a. Wind Direction |
| SH.V.G.R2b | Pinnacle Operations | b. Windshear |
| SH.V.G.R2c | Pinnacle Operations | c. Turbulence |
| SH.V.G.R3 | Pinnacle Operations | H/V diagram information, as applicable. |
| SH.V.G.R4 | Pinnacle Operations | Go-around. |
| SH.V.G.R5 | Pinnacle Operations | Powerplant failure during approach/landing phase of flight. |
| SH.V.G.R6 | Pinnacle Operations | Collision hazards. |
| SH.V.G.R7 | Pinnacle Operations | Vortex ring state (VRS). |
| SH.V.G.R8 | Pinnacle Operations | Landing surface. |
| SH.V.G.R9 | Pinnacle Operations | Low rotor rpm, as applicable. |
| SH.V.G.R10 | Pinnacle Operations | Dynamic rollover. |
| SH.V.G.R11 | Pinnacle Operations | Ground resonance, as applicable. |
| SH.V.G.R12 | Pinnacle Operations | Loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE), as applicable. |
| SH.V.G.R13 | Pinnacle Operations | Aircraft limitations. |
| SH.V.G.R14 | Pinnacle Operations | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| SH.V.G.R15 | Pinnacle Operations | Main and tail rotor hazards, as applicable, for passengers or persons in the vicinity of the aircraft. |
| SH.V.G.R16 | Pinnacle Operations | Forced landing. |
| SH.V.G.S1 | Pinnacle Operations | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| SH.V.G.S2 | Pinnacle Operations | Confirm power available meets or exceeds the power required for the selected arrival or departure profile(s). |
| SH.V.G.S3 | Pinnacle Operations | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| SH.V.G.S4 | Pinnacle Operations | Accomplish high and low reconnaissance. |
| SH.V.G.S5 | Pinnacle Operations | Determine wind direction with or without visible wind direction indicators. |
| SH.V.G.S6 | Pinnacle Operations | Select a suitable approach path, termination point, and departure path. |
| SH.V.G.S7 | Pinnacle Operations | Select an approach path considering wind direction. |
| SH.V.G.S8 | Pinnacle Operations | Track the selected approach path at an acceptable approach angle and rate of closure to the termination point. |
| SH.V.G.S9 | Pinnacle Operations | Maintain powerplant and main rotor(s) (Nr) speed within normal limits. |
| SH.V.G.S10 | Pinnacle Operations | Accomplish a proper ground reconnaissance. |
| SH.V.G.S11 | Pinnacle Operations | Terminate in a hover or on the surface, as appropriate. |
| SH.V.G.S12 | Pinnacle Operations | Select a suitable takeoff point and consider factors affecting takeoff and climb performance under various conditions. |
| SH.V.H.K1 | Shallow Approach and Running/Roll-On Landing | Elements related to shallow approach and running/roll-on landing, including when to use the maneuver, aircraft limitations, and effect of landing surface texture. |
| SH.V.H.K2 | Shallow Approach and Running/Roll-On Landing | Effects of wind, weight, temperature, and density altitude. |
| SH.V.H.R1 | Shallow Approach and Running/Roll-On Landing | Selection of approach path and landing based on aircraft performance and limitations, and wind. |
| SH.V.H.R2 | Shallow Approach and Running/Roll-On Landing | Effects of: |
| SH.V.H.R2a | Shallow Approach and Running/Roll-On Landing | a. Wind Direction |
| SH.V.H.R2b | Shallow Approach and Running/Roll-On Landing | b. Windshear |
| SH.V.H.R2c | Shallow Approach and Running/Roll-On Landing | c. Turbulence, including wake turbulence |
| SH.V.H.R3 | Shallow Approach and Running/Roll-On Landing | Planning for: |
| SH.V.H.R3a | Shallow Approach and Running/Roll-On Landing | a. Powerplant failure during approach/landing phase of flight |
| SH.V.H.R4 | Shallow Approach and Running/Roll-On Landing | Collision hazards. |
| SH.V.H.R5 | Shallow Approach and Running/Roll-On Landing | Landing surface. |
| SH.V.H.R6 | Shallow Approach and Running/Roll-On Landing | Dynamic rollover. |
| SH.V.H.R7 | Shallow Approach and Running/Roll-On Landing | Ground resonance, as applicable. |
| SH.V.H.R8 | Shallow Approach and Running/Roll-On Landing | Aircraft limitations. |
| SH.V.H.R9 | Shallow Approach and Running/Roll-On Landing | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| SH.V.H.S1 | Shallow Approach and Running/Roll-On Landing | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| SH.V.H.S2 | Shallow Approach and Running/Roll-On Landing | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| SH.V.H.S3 | Shallow Approach and Running/Roll-On Landing | Maintain powerplant and main rotor(s) (Nr) speed within normal limits. |
| SH.V.H.S4 | Shallow Approach and Running/Roll-On Landing | Establish and maintain the recommended approach angle and proper rate of closure. |
| SH.V.H.S5 | Shallow Approach and Running/Roll-On Landing | Determine wind direction and maintain ground track with crosswind correction. |
| SH.V.H.S6 | Shallow Approach and Running/Roll-On Landing | Maintain effective translational lift during surface contact with landing gear parallel to the ground track. |
| SH.V.H.S7 | Shallow Approach and Running/Roll-On Landing | Make smooth, timely, and correct control inputs after surface contact to maintain directional control. |
| SH.V.H.S8 | Shallow Approach and Running/Roll-On Landing | Use runway incursion avoidance procedures, if applicable. |
| SH.V.I.K1 | Rolling Takeoff | Elements of a rolling takeoff. |
| SH.V.I.K2 | Rolling Takeoff | Effects of wind, weight, temperature, and density altitude. |
| SH.V.I.K3 | Rolling Takeoff | Situations when a rolling takeoff is recommended and factors related to takeoff and climb performance. |
| SH.V.I.K4 | Rolling Takeoff | Translational lift. |
| SH.V.I.R1 | Rolling Takeoff | Selection of takeoff path based on helicopter-simplified flight controls performance and limitations, available distance, and wind. |
| SH.V.I.R2 | Rolling Takeoff | Effects of: |
| SH.V.I.R2a | Rolling Takeoff | a. Wind Direction |
| SH.V.I.R2b | Rolling Takeoff | b. Windshear |
| SH.V.I.R2c | Rolling Takeoff | c. Turbulence, including wake turbulence |
| SH.V.I.R3 | Rolling Takeoff | Planning for: |
| SH.V.I.R3a | Rolling Takeoff | a. Height/Velocity (H/V) considerations, as applicable |
| SH.V.I.R3b | Rolling Takeoff | b. Rejected takeoff |
| SH.V.I.R3c | Rolling Takeoff | c. Powerplant failure during takeoff/climb phase of flight |
| SH.V.I.R4 | Rolling Takeoff | Collision hazards. |
| SH.V.I.R5 | Rolling Takeoff | Takeoff surface. |
| SH.V.I.R6 | Rolling Takeoff | Landing gear. |
| SH.V.I.R7 | Rolling Takeoff | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| SH.V.I.S1 | Rolling Takeoff | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| SH.V.I.S2 | Rolling Takeoff | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| SH.V.I.S3 | Rolling Takeoff | Determine wind direction with or without visible wind direction indicators. |
| SH.V.I.S4 | Rolling Takeoff | Verify assigned/correct takeoff path. |
| SH.V.I.S5 | Rolling Takeoff | Maintain powerplant and main rotor(s) (Nr) speed within normal limits. |
| SH.V.I.S6 | Rolling Takeoff | Use control inputs that initiate the takeoff roll. |
| SH.V.I.S7 | Rolling Takeoff | Maintain proper ground track with crosswind correction, while accelerating. |
| SH.V.I.S8 | Rolling Takeoff | Transition to a normal climb airspeed, ±10 knots, and set appropriate power. |
| SH.V.I.S9 | Rolling Takeoff | Maintain proper ground track with crosswind correction after liftoff. |
| SH.V.I.S10 | Rolling Takeoff | Use runway incursion avoidance procedures, if applicable. |
| SH.VI.A.K1 | Rapid Deceleration/Quick Stop | Purpose of the maneuver. |
| SH.VI.A.K2 | Rapid Deceleration/Quick Stop | Effects of atmospheric conditions on a rapid deceleration/quick stop. |
| SH.VI.A.K3 | Rapid Deceleration/Quick Stop | Wind correction techniques during rapid deceleration/quick stop. |
| SH.VI.A.R1 | Rapid Deceleration/Quick Stop | Recognition of the need for a rapid deceleration/quick stop. |
| SH.VI.A.R2 | Rapid Deceleration/Quick Stop | Powerplant and rotor management. |
| SH.VI.A.R3 | Rapid Deceleration/Quick Stop | Vortex ring state (VRS). |
| SH.VI.A.R4 | Rapid Deceleration/Quick Stop | Collision hazards. |
| SH.VI.A.R5 | Rapid Deceleration/Quick Stop | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| SH.VI.A.S1 | Rapid Deceleration/Quick Stop | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| SH.VI.A.S2 | Rapid Deceleration/Quick Stop | Maintain powerplant and main rotor(s) (Nr) speed within normal limits. |
| SH.VI.A.S3 | Rapid Deceleration/Quick Stop | Coordinate all simplified flight controls, as applicable, throughout the execution of the maneuver to terminate in a hover at an appropriate hover height. |
| SH.VI.A.S4 | Rapid Deceleration/Quick Stop | Maintain an altitude that permits safe clearance between the tail boom and the surface, as applicable. |
| SH.VI.A.S5 | Rapid Deceleration/Quick Stop | Maintain heading throughout the maneuver, ±10°. |
| SH.VI.B.K1 | Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Effects of wind, weight, temperature, and density altitude. |
| SH.VI.B.K2 | Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Main rotor (Nr) speed. |
| SH.VI.B.K3 | Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Energy management. |
| SH.VI.B.K4 | Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Causes and effects of high descent rates. |
| SH.VI.B.K5 | Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Effect of varying bank angles, airspeeds, and rotor rpm. |
| SH.VI.B.R1 | Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Low entry altitudes. |
| SH.VI.B.R2 | Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Flight control inputs. |
| SH.VI.B.R3 | Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Turbulence, including wake turbulence. |
| SH.VI.B.R4 | Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Windshear. |
| SH.VI.B.R5 | Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Energy management. |
| SH.VI.B.R6 | Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Main rotor (Nr) speed. |
| SH.VI.B.R7 | Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Low rotor rpm or rotor stall, as applicable. |
| SH.VI.B.R8 | Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Main rotor(s) (Nr) overspeed. |
| SH.VI.B.R9 | Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Excessive rate of descent. |
| SH.VI.B.R10 | Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Powerplant failure during the maneuver. |
| SH.VI.B.R11 | Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Collision hazards. |
| SH.VI.B.R12 | Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Terminating an autorotation. |
| SH.VI.B.R13 | Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Power recovery and go-around. |
| SH.VI.B.R14 | Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| SH.VI.B.S1 | Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| SH.VI.B.S2 | Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| SH.VI.B.S3 | Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Select a suitable landing area. |
| SH.VI.B.S4 | Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Clear the area. |
| SH.VI.B.S5 | Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Select an appropriate entry altitude. |
| SH.VI.B.S6 | Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Initiate the maneuver at the proper point. |
| SH.VI.B.S7 | Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Establish power-off glide with the helicopter-simplified flight controls trimmed and autorotation airspeed, ±10 knots. |
| SH.VI.B.S8 | Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Maintain main rotor(s) (Nr) within normal limits. |
| SH.VI.B.S9 | Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Compensate for wind speed and direction as necessary to avoid undershooting or overshooting the selected landing area. |
| SH.VI.B.S10 | Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Use proper deceleration and collective pitch application or simplified flight controls that permit safe clearance between the aircraft tail boom and the surface, as applicable. |
| SH.VI.B.S11 | Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Initiate proper power recovery. |
| SH.VI.B.S12 | Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Terminate autorotation to a stabilized hover within 200 feet of a designated point. |
| SH.VI.C.K1 | Autorotation with Turns in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Effects of wind, weight, temperature, and density altitude. |
| SH.VI.C.K2 | Autorotation with Turns in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Main rotor (Nr) speed. |
| SH.VI.C.K3 | Autorotation with Turns in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Energy management. |
| SH.VI.C.K4 | Autorotation with Turns in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Causes and effects of high descent rates. |
| SH.VI.C.K5 | Autorotation with Turns in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Effect of varying bank angles, airspeeds, and rotor rpm. |
| SH.VI.C.R1 | Autorotation with Turns in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Low entry altitudes. |
| SH.VI.C.R2 | Autorotation with Turns in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Flight control inputs. |
| SH.VI.C.R3 | Autorotation with Turns in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Turbulence, including wake turbulence. |
| SH.VI.C.R4 | Autorotation with Turns in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Windshear. |
| SH.VI.C.R5 | Autorotation with Turns in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Energy management. |
| SH.VI.C.R6 | Autorotation with Turns in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Main rotor (Nr) speed. |
| SH.VI.C.R7 | Autorotation with Turns in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Low rotor rpm or rotor stall, as applicable. |
| SH.VI.C.R8 | Autorotation with Turns in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Excessive rate of descent. |
| SH.VI.C.R9 | Autorotation with Turns in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Powerplant failure during the maneuver. |
| SH.VI.C.R10 | Autorotation with Turns in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Rolling out of the turn. |
| SH.VI.C.R11 | Autorotation with Turns in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Collision hazards. |
| SH.VI.C.R12 | Autorotation with Turns in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Terminating an autorotation. |
| SH.VI.C.R13 | Autorotation with Turns in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Power recovery and go-around. |
| SH.VI.C.R14 | Autorotation with Turns in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| SH.VI.C.S1 | Autorotation with Turns in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| SH.VI.C.S2 | Autorotation with Turns in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| SH.VI.C.S3 | Autorotation with Turns in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Select a suitable landing area. |
| SH.VI.C.S4 | Autorotation with Turns in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Clear the area. |
| SH.VI.C.S5 | Autorotation with Turns in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Select an appropriate entry altitude. |
| SH.VI.C.S6 | Autorotation with Turns in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Initiate the maneuver at the proper point. |
| SH.VI.C.S7 | Autorotation with Turns in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Establish power-off glide with the helicopter-simplified flight controls trimmed and autorotation airspeed, ±10 knots. |
| SH.VI.C.S8 | Autorotation with Turns in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Maintain main rotor(s) (Nr) within normal limits. |
| SH.VI.C.S9 | Autorotation with Turns in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Compensate for wind speed and direction as necessary to avoid undershooting or overshooting the selected landing area. |
| SH.VI.C.S10 | Autorotation with Turns in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Roll out no lower than 300 feet above ground level (AGL) along the flight path to the selected landing area. |
| SH.VI.C.S11 | Autorotation with Turns in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Use proper deceleration and collective pitch application or simplified flight controls that permits safe clearance between the aircraft tail boom and the surface, as applicable. |
| SH.VI.C.S12 | Autorotation with Turns in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Initiate proper power recovery. |
| SH.VI.C.S13 | Autorotation with Turns in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Terminate autorotation to a stabilized hover, within 200 feet of a designated point. |
| SH.VII.A.K1 | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | Pilotage and dead reckoning. |
| SH.VII.A.K2 | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | Magnetic compass errors. |
| SH.VII.A.K3 | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | Topography. |
| SH.VII.A.K4 | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | Selection of appropriate: |
| SH.VII.A.K4a | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | a. Route |
| SH.VII.A.K4b | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | b. Altitude(s) |
| SH.VII.A.K4c | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | c. Checkpoints |
| SH.VII.A.K5 | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | Plotting a course, including: |
| SH.VII.A.K5a | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | a. Determining heading, speed, and course |
| SH.VII.A.K5b | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | b. Wind correction angle |
| SH.VII.A.K5c | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | c. Estimating time, speed, and distance |
| SH.VII.A.K5d | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | d. True airspeed and density altitude |
| SH.VII.A.K6 | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | Power setting selection. |
| SH.VII.A.K7 | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | Planned calculations versus actual results and required corrections. |
| SH.VII.A.R1 | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | Collision hazards. |
| SH.VII.A.R2 | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| SH.VII.A.R3 | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | Unplanned fuel consumption, as applicable. |
| SH.VII.A.S1 | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | Prepare and use a flight log. |
| SH.VII.A.S2 | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | Navigate by pilotage. |
| SH.VII.A.S3 | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | Navigate by means of pre-computed headings, groundspeeds, elapsed time, and reference to landmarks or checkpoints. |
| SH.VII.A.S4 | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | Use the magnetic direction indicator in navigation, including turns to headings. |
| SH.VII.A.S5 | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | Verify position within three nautical miles of the flight-planned route. |
| SH.VII.A.S6 | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | Correct for and record the differences between preflight fuel, groundspeed, and heading calculations and those determined en route. |
| SH.VII.A.S7 | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | Arrive at the en route checkpoints within five minutes of the initial or revised estimated time of arrival (ETA) and provide a destination estimate. |
| SH.VII.A.S8 | Pilotage and Dead Reckoning | Maintain the selected altitude, ±200 feet and heading, ±15°. |
| SH.VII.B.K1 | Navigation Systems and Radar Services | Ground-based navigation (identification, orientation, course determination, equipment, tests, regulations, interference, appropriate use of navigation data, and signal integrity). |
| SH.VII.B.K2 | Navigation Systems and Radar Services | Satellite-based navigation (e.g., equipment, regulations, authorized use of databases, and Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (RAIM)). |
| SH.VII.B.K3 | Navigation Systems and Radar Services | Radar assistance to visual flight rules (VFR) aircraft (e.g., operations, equipment, available services, traffic advisories). |
| SH.VII.B.K4 | Navigation Systems and Radar Services | Transponder (Mode(s) A, C, and S) and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B). |
| SH.VII.B.R1 | Navigation Systems and Radar Services | Management of automated navigation and autoflight systems. |
| SH.VII.B.R2 | Navigation Systems and Radar Services | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| SH.VII.B.R3 | Navigation Systems and Radar Services | Limitations of the navigation system in use. |
| SH.VII.B.R4 | Navigation Systems and Radar Services | Loss of a navigation signal. |
| SH.VII.B.R5 | Navigation Systems and Radar Services | Use of an electronic flight bag (EFB), if used. |
| SH.VII.B.S1 | Navigation Systems and Radar Services | Use an airborne electronic navigation system. |
| SH.VII.B.S2 | Navigation Systems and Radar Services | Determine the aircraft's position using the navigation system. |
| SH.VII.B.S3 | Navigation Systems and Radar Services | Intercept and track a given course, radial, or bearing. |
| SH.VII.B.S4 | Navigation Systems and Radar Services | Recognize and describe the indication of station or waypoint passage. |
| SH.VII.B.S5 | Navigation Systems and Radar Services | Recognize loss of navigational signal and take appropriate action. |
| SH.VII.B.S6 | Navigation Systems and Radar Services | Use proper communication procedures when utilizing radar services, as applicable. |
| SH.VII.B.S7 | Navigation Systems and Radar Services | Maintain the selected altitude, ±200 feet and headings, ±15°. |
| SH.VII.C.K1 | Diversion | Selecting an alternate destination. |
| SH.VII.C.K2 | Diversion | Situations that require deviations from flight plan or air traffic control (ATC) instructions, as applicable. |
| SH.VII.C.R1 | Diversion | Collision hazards. |
| SH.VII.C.R2 | Diversion | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| SH.VII.C.R3 | Diversion | Circumstances that would make diversion prudent. |
| SH.VII.C.R4 | Diversion | Selecting an airport/heliport/helipad, as applicable. |
| SH.VII.C.R5 | Diversion | Using available resources (e.g., automation, ATC, and flight deck planning aids).. |
| SH.VII.C.S1 | Diversion | Select a suitable airport/heliport/helipad, as applicable, and route for diversion. |
| SH.VII.C.S2 | Diversion | Make a reasonable estimate of heading, groundspeed, arrival time, and fuel required to the "divert to" destination. |
| SH.VII.C.S3 | Diversion | Promptly divert toward the airport/heliport/helipad. |
| SH.VII.C.S4 | Diversion | Maintain the selected altitude, ±200 feet and headings, ±15°. |
| SH.VII.C.S5 | Diversion | Update/interpret weather in flight. |
| SH.VII.C.S6 | Diversion | Use displays of digital weather and aeronautical information, as applicable to maintain situational awareness. |
| SH.VII.D.K1 | Lost Procedures | Methods to determine position. |
| SH.VII.D.K2 | Lost Procedures | Assistance available if lost (e.g., radar services, communication procedures). |
| SH.VII.D.K3 | Lost Procedures | Rapidly deteriorating weather or impending fuel exhaustion. |
| SH.VII.D.R1 | Lost Procedures | Collision hazards. |
| SH.VII.D.R2 | Lost Procedures | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| SH.VII.D.R3 | Lost Procedures | Recording times over waypoints. |
| SH.VII.D.R4 | Lost Procedures | When to seek assistance or declare an emergency in a deteriorating situation. |
| SH.VII.D.S1 | Lost Procedures | Select an appropriate course of action. |
| SH.VII.D.S2 | Lost Procedures | Use an appropriate method to determine position. |
| SH.VII.D.S3 | Lost Procedures | Maintain an appropriate heading and climb as necessary. |
| SH.VII.D.S4 | Lost Procedures | Identify prominent landmarks. |
| SH.VII.D.S5 | Lost Procedures | Use navigation systems/facilities or contact an ATC facility for assistance. |
| SH.VIII.A.K1 | Powerplant Failure in a Hover in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Elements related to powerplant failure in a hover, including energy management concepts. |
| SH.VIII.A.K2 | Powerplant Failure in a Hover in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Effects of wind, weight, temperature, and density altitude. |
| SH.VIII.A.K3 | Powerplant Failure in a Hover in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | High and low inertia of rotor systems, as applicable. |
| SH.VIII.A.K4 | Powerplant Failure in a Hover in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Aerodynamics associated with powerplant failure in a hover. |
| SH.VIII.A.K5 | Powerplant Failure in a Hover in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Proper orientation, division of attention, and proper planning. |
| SH.VIII.A.R1 | Powerplant Failure in a Hover in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Powerplant failure in a hover. |
| SH.VIII.A.R2 | Powerplant Failure in a Hover in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Flight control inputs. |
| SH.VIII.A.R3 | Powerplant Failure in a Hover in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Aircraft movement. |
| SH.VIII.A.R4 | Powerplant Failure in a Hover in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Dynamic rollover. |
| SH.VIII.A.R5 | Powerplant Failure in a Hover in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| SH.VIII.A.S1 | Powerplant Failure in a Hover in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| SH.VIII.A.S2 | Powerplant Failure in a Hover in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| SH.VIII.A.S3 | Powerplant Failure in a Hover in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Clear the area. |
| SH.VIII.A.S4 | Powerplant Failure in a Hover in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Select a suitable landing area. |
| SH.VIII.A.S5 | Powerplant Failure in a Hover in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Establish a stationary or forward hover into the wind. |
| SH.VIII.A.S6 | Powerplant Failure in a Hover in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Simulate powerplant failure. |
| SH.VIII.A.S7 | Powerplant Failure in a Hover in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Maintain a heading, ±10°, throughout the maneuver. |
| SH.VIII.A.S8 | Powerplant Failure in a Hover in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Touchdown with minimum sideward movement and no rearward movement. |
| SH.VIII.A.S9 | Powerplant Failure in a Hover in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Use appropriate flight control inputs to cushion the touchdown. |
| SH.VIII.A.S10 | Powerplant Failure in a Hover in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | After touchdown, lower collective or neutralize simplified flight controls, as applicable. |
| SH.VIII.B.K1 | Powerplant Failure at Altitude in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Elements of a powerplant failure at altitude. |
| SH.VIII.B.K2 | Powerplant Failure at Altitude in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Effects of wind, weight, temperature, and density altitude. |
| SH.VIII.B.K3 | Powerplant Failure at Altitude in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Main rotor(s) (Nr) overspeed. |
| SH.VIII.B.K4 | Powerplant Failure at Altitude in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Energy management. |
| SH.VIII.B.K5 | Powerplant Failure at Altitude in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Causes and effects of high descent rates. |
| SH.VIII.B.K6 | Powerplant Failure at Altitude in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Effect of varying bank angles, airspeeds, and rotor rpm. |
| SH.VIII.B.R1 | Powerplant Failure at Altitude in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Low entry altitudes. |
| SH.VIII.B.R2 | Powerplant Failure at Altitude in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Selection of landing area. |
| SH.VIII.B.R3 | Powerplant Failure at Altitude in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Flight control inputs. |
| SH.VIII.B.R4 | Powerplant Failure at Altitude in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Turbulence, including wake turbulence. |
| SH.VIII.B.R5 | Powerplant Failure at Altitude in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Low rotor rpm or rotor stall, as applicable. |
| SH.VIII.B.R6 | Powerplant Failure at Altitude in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Windshear. |
| SH.VIII.B.R7 | Powerplant Failure at Altitude in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Powerplant failure during the maneuver. |
| SH.VIII.B.R8 | Powerplant Failure at Altitude in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Collision hazards. |
| SH.VIII.B.R9 | Powerplant Failure at Altitude in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Autorotation power-off never-exceed speed (VNE) limitation, as applicable. |
| SH.VIII.B.R10 | Powerplant Failure at Altitude in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls trim, as applicable. |
| SH.VIII.B.R11 | Powerplant Failure at Altitude in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| SH.VIII.B.S1 | Powerplant Failure at Altitude in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Establish an autorotation. |
| SH.VIII.B.S2 | Powerplant Failure at Altitude in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Establish power-off glide with the helicopter-simplified flight controls trimmed and autorotation airspeed, ±10 knots . |
| SH.VIII.B.S3 | Powerplant Failure at Altitude in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Maintain main rotor(s) (Nr) within normal limits. |
| SH.VIII.B.S4 | Powerplant Failure at Altitude in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Select a suitable landing area considering altitude, wind, terrain, and obstructions. |
| SH.VIII.B.S5 | Powerplant Failure at Altitude in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Compensate for wind speed and direction as necessary to avoid undershooting or overshooting the selected landing area. |
| SH.VIII.B.S6 | Powerplant Failure at Altitude in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| SH.VIII.B.S7 | Powerplant Failure at Altitude in a Single-Engine Helicopter-Simplified Flight Controls | Terminate approach with a power recovery at a safe altitude as directed by the evaluator. |
| SH.VIII.C.K1 | Approach and Landing with an Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (Multiengine Helicopter- | Elements of approach and landing with an engine inoperative. |
| SH.VIII.C.K2 | Approach and Landing with an Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (Multiengine Helicopter- | Effects of atmospheric conditions on emergency approach and landing. |
| SH.VIII.C.K3 | Approach and Landing with an Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (Multiengine Helicopter- | Stabilized approach. |
| SH.VIII.C.K4 | Approach and Landing with an Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (Multiengine Helicopter- | Approach and landing profiles and aircraft configuration. |
| SH.VIII.C.R1 | Approach and Landing with an Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (Multiengine Helicopter- | Consideration of altitude, wind, terrain, obstructions, and available landing area. |
| SH.VIII.C.R2 | Approach and Landing with an Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (Multiengine Helicopter- | Planning and following a flightpath to the selected landing area. |
| SH.VIII.C.R3 | Approach and Landing with an Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (Multiengine Helicopter- | Collision hazards. |
| SH.VIII.C.R4 | Approach and Landing with an Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (Multiengine Helicopter- | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| SH.VIII.C.S1 | Approach and Landing with an Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (Multiengine Helicopter- | Maintain the operating powerplant within limits. |
| SH.VIII.C.S2 | Approach and Landing with an Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (Multiengine Helicopter- | Maintain, prior to beginning the final approach segment, the recommended flight profile with altitude ±200 feet, airspeed, ±20 knots, heading ±10°, and maintains track. |
| SH.VIII.C.S3 | Approach and Landing with an Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (Multiengine Helicopter- | Make radio calls as appropriate. |
| SH.VIII.C.S4 | Approach and Landing with an Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (Multiengine Helicopter- | Plan and follow a flightpath to the selected landing area considering altitude, wind, terrain, and obstructions. |
| SH.VIII.C.S5 | Approach and Landing with an Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (Multiengine Helicopter- | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| SH.VIII.C.S6 | Approach and Landing with an Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (Multiengine Helicopter- | Maintain directional control and appropriate crosswind correction throughout the approach and landing. |
| SH.VIII.C.S7 | Approach and Landing with an Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (Multiengine Helicopter- | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| SH.VIII.D.K1 | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | Causes of partial or complete power loss related to the specific type of powerplant(s). |
| SH.VIII.D.K2 | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | System and equipment malfunctions specific to the helicopter-simplified flight controls, including: |
| SH.VIII.D.K2a | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | a. Electrical malfunction |
| SH.VIII.D.K2b | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | b. Flight instrument malfunctions |
| SH.VIII.D.K2c | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | c. Pitot-static system malfunction |
| SH.VIII.D.K2d | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | d. Electronic flight deck display malfunction |
| SH.VIII.D.K2e | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | e. Landing gear malfunctions, as applicable |
| SH.VIII.D.K2f | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | f. Inoperative simplified flight controls/trim, as applicable |
| SH.VIII.D.K2g | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | g. Hydraulic failure, as applicable |
| SH.VIII.D.K3 | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | Various frequency vibrations and the possible components that may be affected. |
| SH.VIII.D.K4 | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | Causes and remedies for smoke or fire onboard the aircraft. |
| SH.VIII.D.K5 | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | Any other system malfunction specific to the helicopter-simplified flight controls flown. |
| SH.VIII.D.R1 | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | Startle response. |
| SH.VIII.D.R2 | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | Checklist usage for a system or equipment malfunction, as applicable. |
| SH.VIII.D.R3 | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| SH.VIII.D.R4 | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | Undesired aircraft state. |
| SH.VIII.D.S1 | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | Determine appropriate action for simulated emergencies specified by the evaluator, from at least three of the elements or sub-elements listed in K1 through K5. |
| SH.VIII.D.S2 | Systems and Equipment Malfunctions | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| SH.VIII.E.K1 | Vortex Ring State | Elements of vortex ring state. |
| SH.VIII.E.K2 | Vortex Ring State | Effects of wind, weight, temperature, and density altitude. |
| SH.VIII.E.K3 | Vortex Ring State | Requirements for the formation of VRS. |
| SH.VIII.E.K4 | Vortex Ring State | Aerodynamics and indications of VRS. |
| SH.VIII.E.K5 | Vortex Ring State | Flight scenarios under which VRS can occur. |
| SH.VIII.E.K6 | Vortex Ring State | Effective recovery techniques. |
| SH.VIII.E.R1 | Vortex Ring State | Pilot recognition and response to VRS. |
| SH.VIII.E.R2 | Vortex Ring State | Entering the maneuver at a lower altitude than planned. |
| SH.VIII.E.R3 | Vortex Ring State | Application of power or exceeding powerplant limitations. |
| SH.VIII.E.R4 | Vortex Ring State | Collision hazards. |
| SH.VIII.E.R5 | Vortex Ring State | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| SH.VIII.E.R6 | Vortex Ring State | Loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE), as applicable. |
| SH.VIII.E.S1 | Vortex Ring State | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| SH.VIII.E.S2 | Vortex Ring State | Clear the area. |
| SH.VIII.E.S3 | Vortex Ring State | 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. |
| SH.VIII.E.S4 | Vortex Ring State | Establish conditions leading to VRS entry. |
| SH.VIII.E.S5 | Vortex Ring State | Promptly recognize, announce, and recover at the first indication of VRS. |
| SH.VIII.E.S6 | Vortex Ring State | Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. |
| SH.VIII.F.K1 | Low Rotor Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) Recognition and Recovery | Elements related to low rotor rpm recovery energy management, including the combination of conditions that may lead to this situation, as applicable. |
| SH.VIII.F.K2 | Low Rotor Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) Recognition and Recovery | Effects of wind, weight, temperature, and density altitude. |
| SH.VIII.F.K3 | Low Rotor Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) Recognition and Recovery | Aerodynamics that affect low rotor rpm conditions. |
| SH.VIII.F.K4 | Low Rotor Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) Recognition and Recovery | Powerplant performance. |
| SH.VIII.F.K5 | Low Rotor Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) Recognition and Recovery | Main rotor(s) (Nr) limitations. |
| SH.VIII.F.K6 | Low Rotor Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) Recognition and Recovery | Difference between low rotor rpm and blade stall. |
| SH.VIII.F.R1 | Low Rotor Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) Recognition and Recovery | Powerplant limitations. |
| SH.VIII.F.R2 | Low Rotor Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) Recognition and Recovery | Powerplant governor or simplified flight controls operations, as applicable. |
| SH.VIII.F.R3 | Low Rotor Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) Recognition and Recovery | Collision hazards. |
| SH.VIII.F.R4 | Low Rotor Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) Recognition and Recovery | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. |
| SH.VIII.F.R5 | Low Rotor Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) Recognition and Recovery | Low inertia rotor systems, as applicable. |
| SH.VIII.F.S1 | Low Rotor Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) Recognition and Recovery | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| SH.VIII.F.S2 | Low Rotor Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) Recognition and Recovery | Clear the area. |
| SH.VIII.F.S3 | Low Rotor Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) Recognition and Recovery | Detect the development of low rotor rpm and initiate prompt corrective action, as applicable. |
| SH.VIII.F.S4 | Low Rotor Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) Recognition and Recovery | Execute the recovery procedure to return rotor rpm to normal limits. |
| SH.VIII.G.K1 | Antitorque System Failure | Elements related to antitorque system failure by describing: |
| SH.VIII.G.K1a | Antitorque System Failure | a. Indications of an antitorque system failure(s), as applicable |
| SH.VIII.G.K1b | Antitorque System Failure | b. Differences between complete loss of antitorque and mechanical flight control failures, as applicable |
| SH.VIII.G.K1c | Antitorque System Failure | c. RFM procedures for antitorque system(s) failure, as applicable |
| SH.VIII.G.K2 | Antitorque System Failure | Wind conditions that favor a landing with an antitorque failure. |
| SH.VIII.G.R1 | Antitorque System Failure | Preflight inspection of the antitorque system, as applicable. |
| SH.VIII.G.R2 | Antitorque System Failure | Antitorque failure for the aircraft supplied for the practical test, as applicable. |
| SH.VIII.G.R3 | Antitorque System Failure | Use of antitorque failure procedures, as applicable. |
| SH.VIII.G.S1 | Antitorque System Failure | [Intentionally left blank]. |
| SH.VIII.H.K1 | Dynamic Rollover | Elements related to dynamic rollover. |
| SH.VIII.H.K2 | Dynamic Rollover | Interactions between thrust, crosswind, slope, lateral CG, aircraft weight, and flight controls that contribute to dynamic rollover. |
| SH.VIII.H.K3 | Dynamic Rollover | Preventive flight technique and recovery during flight operations, including slope operations. |
| SH.VIII.H.R1 | Dynamic Rollover | Surface conditions conducive to dynamic rollover. |
| SH.VIII.H.R2 | Dynamic Rollover | Landing gear proximity to obstructions on the ground during low altitude hover. |
| SH.VIII.H.R3 | Dynamic Rollover | Flight control inputs during takeoff or landing. |
| SH.VIII.H.R4 | Dynamic Rollover | Sideward hover. |
| SH.VIII.H.R5 | Dynamic Rollover | Aircraft slope limitations. |
| SH.VIII.H.R6 | Dynamic Rollover | Critical rollover angle and rolling moment. |
| SH.VIII.H.R7 | Dynamic Rollover | Translating tendency, as applicable. |
| SH.VIII.H.S1 | Dynamic Rollover | [Intentionally left blank]. |
| SH.VIII.I.K1 | Ground Resonance | Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to ground resonance by describing: |
| SH.VIII.I.K1a | Ground Resonance | a. Conditions that contribute to ground resonance |
| SH.VIII.I.K1b | Ground Resonance | b. Preventive flight technique during takeoffs and landings |
| SH.VIII.I.K1c | Ground Resonance | c. Landing surface |
| SH.VIII.I.K2 | Ground Resonance | Inspection of items that may contribute to ground resonance. |
| SH.VIII.I.K3 | Ground Resonance | Corrective actions during low and normal rotor rpm speeds. |
| SH.VIII.I.R1 | Ground Resonance | Factors that may contribute to the onset of ground resonance. |
| SH.VIII.I.R2 | Ground Resonance | Recognition of the onset of ground resonance. |
| SH.VIII.I.R3 | Ground Resonance | Recovery procedure selection. |
| SH.VIII.I.S1 | Ground Resonance | [Intentionally left blank]. |
| SH.VIII.J.K1 | Low Gravity (G) Recognition and Recovery | Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to low G conditions by describing:: |
| SH.VIII.J.K1a | Low Gravity (G) Recognition and Recovery | a. Aerodynamic factors related to low G conditions |
| SH.VIII.J.K1b | Low Gravity (G) Recognition and Recovery | b. Situations that contribute to low G conditions |
| SH.VIII.J.K1c | Low Gravity (G) Recognition and Recovery | c. Avoidance, recognition, and appropriate recovery procedures |
| SH.VIII.J.K2 | Low Gravity (G) Recognition and Recovery | Effects of low G conditions on various rotor systems. |
| SH.VIII.J.K3 | Low Gravity (G) Recognition and Recovery | Pilot responses that lead to mast bumping in a low G condition, as applicable. |
| SH.VIII.J.R1 | Low Gravity (G) Recognition and Recovery | Control inputs that cause low G conditions, as applicable. |
| SH.VIII.J.R2 | Low Gravity (G) Recognition and Recovery | Turbulence/gusty wind conditions. |
| SH.VIII.J.R3 | Low Gravity (G) Recognition and Recovery | Control inputs that cause mast bumping, as applicable. |
| SH.VIII.J.S1 | Low Gravity (G) Recognition and Recovery | [Intentionally left blank]. |
| SH.VIII.K.K1 | Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear | Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) operations, limitations, and testing requirements, as applicable. |
| SH.VIII.K.K2 | Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear | Fire extinguisher operations and limitations. |
| SH.VIII.K.K3 | Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear | Emergency equipment and survival gear needed for: |
| SH.VIII.K.K3a | Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear | a. Climate extremes (hot/cold) |
| SH.VIII.K.K3b | Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear | b. Mountainous terrain |
| SH.VIII.K.K3c | Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear | c. Overwater operations |
| SH.VIII.K.R1 | Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear | Survival gear (water, clothing, shelter) for 48 to 72 hours. |
| SH.VIII.K.S1 | Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear | Identify appropriate equipment and personal gear. |
| SH.VIII.K.S2 | Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear | Brief passengers on proper use of on-board emergency equipment and survival gear, as applicable. |
| SH.IX.A.K1 | After Landing, Parking, and Securing | Helicopter-simplified flight controls shutdown, securing, and postflight inspection. |
| SH.IX.A.K2 | After Landing, Parking, and Securing | Documenting in-flight/postflight discrepancies. |
| SH.IX.A.R1 | After Landing, Parking, and Securing | Activities and distractions. |
| SH.IX.A.R2 | After Landing, Parking, and Securing | Parking the helicopter-simplified flight controls in a congested area. |
| SH.IX.A.R3 | After Landing, Parking, and Securing | Airport specific security procedures. |
| SH.IX.A.R4 | After Landing, Parking, and Securing | Disembark passengers safely and monitor passenger movement while on the ramp, as applicable. |
| SH.IX.A.S1 | After Landing, Parking, and Securing | Minimize the hazardous effects of rotor downwash during hovering. |
| SH.IX.A.S2 | After Landing, Parking, and Securing | Park in an appropriate area, considering the safety of nearby persons and property. |
| SH.IX.A.S3 | After Landing, Parking, and Securing | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). |
| SH.IX.A.S4 | After Landing, Parking, and Securing | Conduct a postflight inspection and document discrepancies and servicing requirements, if any. |
| SH.IX.A.S5 | After Landing, Parking, and Securing | Secure the helicopter-simplified flight controls. |