Helisurfaces

Helisurfaces Training Course:

The course subjects include:

1. Theoretical training on the following points (minimum recommended duration 8 hours)

• Regulatory knowledge (texts and procedures governing the use of helisurfaces);
• Exploitation of information to calculate the performance of the helicopter or helicopters typically used by the pilot (from flight manuals or documents provided by a builder) :
• Calculation of the necessary power;
• Ceilings in stationary effect of ground (DES) and out of the effect of ground (HES);
• Climbing speed;
• Optimal climbing speed;
• Effect of wind on performance;
• Influence of optional equipment (high train, particle filters, etc.) on performance;
• Weight and balance
• Height / speed diagram;
• Take-off profiles (including oblique and vertical over obstacles);
• Approach and landing profiles (including steep approach and vertical final descent);
• Approach, landing and take-off techniques, including crosswind and wind back;
• Laying techniques in cant (lateral and longitudinal);
• Method for locating landing sites
• Method for estimating the speed and strength of the wind;
• Landing site reconnaissance techniques;
• Reasons for choosing landmarks at the landing site;
• Procedure to evaluate the power available;
• Choice of an axis and a type of approach;
• Determination of a potential take-off axis;
• Procedures in the landing circuit;
• Choice of a decision point in the approach;
• Performance verification techniques in stationary;
• Choice of the departure procedure;
• Hazards of near ground movement (filiform obstacles, tall vegetation, etc.);
• Special hazards (snow, dust, glare, etc.);
• Danger of approaching a leeward obstacle;
• Avoidance of the vortex ring (depression with power);
• Prevention of dynamic reversal, ground resonance;
• Rotary passenger embarkation and disembarkation techniques;
• Prevention of risks to third parties on the ground (people, animals, goods);
• Prevention of noise pollution;
• Human factors:
• importance of good external surveillance;
• decision making ;
• Aviator behaviour.

2. Practical flight training on the following manoeuvres and procedures (minimum duration 5 hours)

• Procedures for locating a landing site;
• Procedure to estimate the direction and strength of the wind;
• Procedures for recognition of the landing site;
• Procedures for verification of the necessary power (stabilized passage);
• Choice of landmarks for landing;
• Choice of axis and type of approach;
• Procedures in the landing circuit;
• Approach procedures;
• Interruption of the approach before or at the decision point;
• Landing procedures, including on sloping ground;
• Movement techniques and manoeuvring near the ground and obstacles;
• Performance checks in stationary (DES and HES);
• Choice of axis and type of take-off;
• Take-off procedures;
• Techniques of power-limiting flight;
• Prevention of nuisances and risks to third parties

Course Pre-Entry Requirements:

• Hold a current PPL (H) and Medical
• Minimum 65 hours total time in helicopters
• Speak, read & write English (ICAO Level 4 Minimum)

Course Materials (Included):

• Balearic Helicopters Ground Briefings
• EHEST HE 1 Safety Considerations
• EHEST HE 2 Helicopter Airmanship
• EHEST HE 3 Off Airfield Landing Site Operations
• EHEST HE 4 Decision Making
• EHEST HE 8 The Principles of Threat and Error Management
• EHEST HE 12 Helicopter Performance

Course Time Frame:

The minimum time to complete the course 3 days with Balearic Helicopters in Mallorca.

What to bring:

You will need to bring (Originals)

• 2 Passport Photos
• Passport
• Licence
• Medical
• Logbook

Course Price

R44:        € 3,965.00

Price includes:

• 5 hours flight training, from rotor start to rotor stop
• 8 hours ground school
• Landing Fees at Aerodromo Son Bonet
• Course Materials
• IVA