Confined Area Take off’s

How to decide which technique to use when you take off?

This article explores the several types of take-off profiles available to helicopter pilots and aims to provide guidance on what is the most appropriate technique for the specific obstacles around the site, what the performance and power requirements are for each type of profile, and review at the difference between single and multi-engine helicopters.

We will look at a range of helicopter operating site examples and explore incidents when the pilot was unsuccessful in safely taking off, looking at the common causes of why the accidents occur.

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