Page 13 - 1. Aircraft Safety Booklet

SAFE, EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
Aviation Rule
11 Forced helicopter landings in water require that people Under Civil 13
remain within until the helicopter has sunk and the 91.211
main rotors have stopped, otherwise they will be in
danger of blade strike. Helicopters tip over and invert
on water landings unless fitted with floatation devices.
This disorientation can result in panic and confusion.
Ground safety

12 Check ex-military helicopters for “Special Experimental”
Airworthiness Certificates which precludes use for hire
or reward (Wessex and Scout). Check also for “Restricted”
category Airworthiness Certificates which may restrict
them from carriage of passengers apart from crew.
Fixed wing safety

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Helicopter safety

Difficult terrain can require entrance and exit
in hover mode. Ensure that weight is applied
or lost evenly and slowly on entrance and
exit so that the pilot compensates for it.
This is especially so with small two – blade
helicopters such as the Bell 206 Jet Rangers. Aviation radio channels

Night operations (CAA Rule 133.61)
A pilot-in-command shall not perform a helicopter external load
operation at night when the flight attitude, height, and position of
the helicopter cannot be maintained by reference to external objects Briefings and questions
adequately illuminated by the helicopter, ground or celestial lighting.