Calm Cool & Collective

Purpose:  For training purposes, traffic pattern operations are used for the practice of continual takeoffs and landings.

Description:

1. Upwind Leg – After takeoff,  climb at 60 KIAS and 22 MAP. Upon reaching 300ft AGL, begin a 90° turn to crosswind.
2. Crosswind Leg -Maintain ground track by crabbing the helicopter into the wind. 50 feet prior to reaching 500 feet AGL, begin a level off by accelerating slowing to 70 KTS and reducing the power to cruise power. Upon reaching a predetermined point on the ground, begin a 90° turn to downwind.
3.  Downwind Leg – Groundspeed will increase due to the tail wind. Fly the downwind leg at 70 KTS and 500 feet AGL using ground reference points to maintain ground track. At approximately, 45 degrees from intended spot of touchdown, slowly and smoothly decrease collective to reduce power to about 15″ MAP and maintain a 60 KT attitude and begin a 90 degree turn to base leg.
   Base Leg – On base, descend to 300 feet AGL and slow to 60 KTS. Plan the turn from base to final so as to roll out aligned with the point of intended touchdown.
4.  Final -Fly the final approach leg at 60 KTS and 300 feet AGL until the appropriate approach angle is reached.