AVIY0087 — Operate helicopter at low level

1 Plan low-level operations

• 1.1Risks at low level are identified, evaluated and managed
• 1.2Consultation with all stake holders involved in the low-level operation to confirm task requirements is completed
• 1.3Aircraft type and performance appropriate for the task is ensured
• 1.4Effects of fatigue and physical health on pilot performance is assessed and allowed for
• 1.5Actual and forecast weather conditions to low-level operations is analysed and applied
• 1.6Area of operations using chart and geographical features is identified
• 1.7Geographical characteristics of the area of flying operations to ensure safe completion of the task is assessed
• 1.8All obstructions are identified and avoided
• 1.9Buildings, personnel, vehicles, animals, vegetation and nuisance areas are identified and avoided

2 Conduct flight component

• 2.1Pre-flight inspection is correctly performed and aircraft serviceability for intended flight is determined
• 2.2Data validity of area navigation system (if fitted) is initialised and checked
• 2.3Aircraft is correctly operated
• 2.4Take-off is correctly performed

3 Conduct aircraft handling at an altitude below 500 ft AGL

• 3.1Pre-manoeuvre checks for each manoeuvre is conducted
• 3.2Level flight, climbing and descending steep turns are demonstrated,
• 3.3Approach is recognised and recovery to retreating blade stall in level flight and turning is demonstrated
• 3.4Correct techniques for upset recovery in various configurations is applied, including configuring aircraft appropriately, recognising upset condition, maintaining references by visual cues and recovering to level flight condition
• 3.5Energy state of the aircraft is managed

4 Conduct low-level handling at an altitude of 200 ft AGL but not below 5 ft AGL

• 4.1Aircraft energy state is managed
• 4.2Straight flight is performed, including adjusting height according to terrain to maintain assigned height AGL, recognising and managing the effect of rising and descending terrain on aircraft performance and compensating for drift
• 4.3Turning at various bank angles at normal cruise speed is performed
• 4.4Use of escape routes and rising ground is demonstrated
• 4.5Flight at various speed and configurations not below safe single-engine speed +15 knots-indicated air speed (KIAS) for multi-engine aircraft is demonstrated
• 4.6Operation adjacent to powerlines and wires is conducted
• 4.7Awareness of wind effect in the vicinity of obstructions, mountainous terrain and illusions are demonstrated
• 4.8Illusion of slipping and skidding during turns close to the ground is recognised and controlled
• 4.9Effect of rising and descending terrain on aircraft performance is recognised
• 4.10Constant altitude over featureless terrain or water is maintained
• 4.11Procedure turns from a fixed ground reference point is conducted
• 4.12Effects of false horizons is demonstrated
• 4.13Impact of sun glare on increased risk of collision with obstacles is recognised and managed
• 4.14Escape routes and rising ground are identified
• 4.15Requirement to operate in the vicinity of powerlines is identified and wires and risks assessed
• 4.16Powerlines (wires) are identified and avoided by a minimum of 15 ft when crossing overhead
• 4.17All powerlines and wires are identified and avoided
• 4.18Poles, cross trees, wires and insulators to assist powerline and wire location are identified
• 4.19Pole stay wires are identified and avoided
• 4.20Quick stop manoeuvres are performed into wind and downwind entry
• 4.21Flight at various speed and configurations is performed

5 Execute autorotative forced landing (simulated) from below 500 ft AGL (single-engine helicopter only)

• 5.1Potential forced-landing areas prior to and during low-level operations are identified
• 5.2Engine failure or any other emergency requiring a forced landing are recognised and recall actions are conducted
• 5.3Control of the aircraft is maintained, and the most appropriate landing area is selected within gliding distance while avoiding any powerlines or obstructions
• 5.4Aircraft is manoeuvred to a landing area that achieves the safest outcome
• 5.5Plan of action and the landing techniques that would ensure the safest outcome when committed to a forced landing on unfavourable terrain or water is explained

6 Execute engine failure (simulated) from below 500 ft AGL (multi-engine helicopter only)

• 6.1Potential escape routes prior to and during low-level operations are identified
• 6.2Engine failure or any other emergency and conduct recall actions are recognised
• 6.3Aircraft is controlled and climb to safe altitude is initiated and maintained
• 6.4Aircraft is manoeuvred via escape route to a safe altitude
• 6.5Check system items are completed
• 6.6Plan of action is explained

7 Operate at low level in hilly terrain

• 7.1Aircraft is safely manipulated at low level in hilly terrain
• 7.2Safe height relevant to application type is established and maintained
• 7.3Safe contour flying is demonstrated
• 7.4Natural markers to aid situational awareness are identified and selected
• 7.5Safe approaches to higher ground, including identification of escape routes, are demonstrated
• 7.6Safe turns in hilly terrain are demonstrated
• 7.7Awareness and management of the effects of wind and turbulence in hilly terrain, including lee effects, are demonstrated

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