Flight Instructor for Rotorcraft Category Helicopter Rating (ACS) p. 12

• ACS Verbatim

Purpose

Motivation

• Helicopters often work in remote areas. Keeping systems properly functioning can make or break missions
• The more we understand about how helicopters work, the more we can avoid dangerous situations
• Ignition off in-flight

Objective

To understand the systems that allow a helicopter to function. An understanding of how the systems interact with each other will better prepare pilots to handle unexpected failures and in-flight emergencies.

Lesson Content

Controls

Task E. Flight Controls

• Hydraulic System

• R44 Main Rotor

• R44 Tail Rotor

• R44 Landing Gear

Power