WEBThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has found a need to raise awareness of the risks inherent in performing autorotations in the training environment, and in particular, 180-degree autorotations. In this AC, the FAA recommends procedures that will mitigate safety risk during autorotations.
WEBDuring an autorotation, the upward flow of relative wind permits the main rotor blades to rotate at their normal speed. In effect, the blades are “gliding” in their rotational plane.
Conditions That Cause Autorotation Mishaps - Aviation Week
WEBNov 2, 2023 · The FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS) do not require applicants for the private, commercial or ATP certificates to demonstrate proficiency in full touchdown autorotations.
Maneuvers & Procedures - Spins - CFI Notebook
WEBIntroduction: Practicing spins build awareness regarding the recognition of, entry into, and recovery from spins. An aggravated stall resulting in auto-rotation about the spin axis wherein the aircraft follows a corkscrew path due to …
WEBThis information is primarily for pilots who are interested in receiving training in spins, emergency maneuvers, upset recoveries, loss of control, and aerobatics (collectively, all-attitude training). It also provides guidance to those who provide such training.
WEBAutorotate and Live focuses on Autorotation concepts, Human Factors, and causes of autorotation related crashes. Helicopter Loss of Control focuses on Factors that lead to Loss of Control, Examples of Loss of Control, and the Maneuver Initiation Envelope.
Autorotation - SKYbrary Aviation Safety
WEBA vector of the rotor thrust in a helicopter is used to give forward thrust in powered flight; thus, where there is no other source of thrust in a helicopter, it must descend when in autorotation. Autorotation is a means by which a helicopter can be landed safely in the event of an engine failure.
Conditions That Cause Autorotation Mishaps, Part 2
WEBNov 1, 2023 · Credit: FAA. The substantial damage in nine autorotation accidents reviewed by the author was attributed to hard landings. Improper flare technique was specifically cited in seven accidents, five...
Technique: Autorotations - AOPA
WEBJan 1, 2021 · That lift also creates drag, so when the power fails, the drag must be dumped quickly. Do this by lowering the collective rapidly. Align the nose. Since the need for an autorotation can be caused by an engine failure, drive failure, or even tail rotor failure, the nose could swing either direction.
AC 61-140A - Autorotation Training - Federal Aviation Administration
WEBAug 31, 2016 · The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has found a need to raise awareness of the risks inherent in performing autorotations in the training environment, and in particular, 180-degree autorotations. In this AC, the FAA recommends procedures that will mitigate safety risk during autorotations.