This Leaflet covers the following subjects:
- Degraded Visual Environment (DVE),
- Vortex Ring State (VRS),
- Loss of Tail Rotor Effectiveness (LTE),
- Static & Dynamic Rollover, and
- Pre-flight planning Checklist.
Data from the EHSAT analysis report of European helicopter accidents occurred between 2000 and 2005 confirm that a continuing significant number of helicopter accidents are due to pilot disorientation in DVE, VRS, LTE and Static & Dynamic Rollover.
This leaflet provides pilots with relevant information on each of these topics and highlights the importance of pre-flight planning.