There is one important element that I think needs more emphasis in this excellent off airport landing Reconnaissance Procedures video. It is the verification of helicopter performance to maneuver and land at the landing site. This is especially important at high gross weights and high density altitudes in the aircraft being used. A power available and power required check should be performed during reconnaissance before commencing final approach and attempting a landing. Also more emphasis should be placed on the size, surface and slope conditions at lo-recce when ground conditions at the site are unknown or uncertain, checking all the way down final approach where you can see the site more clearly and being alert to the possible need to abandon the approach. Operating at density altitudes where you have no Out of Ground Effect hovering performance needs very careful consideration. On takeoff, again a power check particularly if adding additional gross weight and/or at higher temperatures, for example later in the day.
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Michel MASSON • 1 year agoThanks for sharing, Thomas.
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1 year ago PublicEASA Video Teaser Carriage and Use of Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs) and portable Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) in the Cockpit, October 2024
This year, EASA has invited Mathieu Vandenavenne, Safety for Flight, to make a safety promotion video on Carriage and Use of Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs) and portable Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) in the Cockpit.
The video will be launched in the Rotorcraft Safety Zone at EUROPEAN ROTOR in RAI Amsterdam.
Looking forward to meeting you there.