EHEST Off-airfield Landing Site Operations - Eurocopter

14 >> Off Airfield Landing Site Operations
monitor ROD, speed,
and power margin
try to keep site
on pilot’s side to
get a better look
base
dummy approach
If the recce identifies concerns with w/v, turbulence, power margins, obstacles, etc,
especially when attempting to land in a smaller LS, then a Dummy Approach should be
considered. For this an approach is flown to a predetermined point or height above the
LS, maintaining airspeed/ translational lift, whilst monitoring the power margins, ROD,
turbulence etc with the intention of overshooting to go around and re-positioning for
another approach…. however also keeping open an option to continue with the landing
if judged safe to do so. (Note: In certain States it is not permissible to descend below
500 feet except for take-off and landing, however if the site proves unsuitable on the
approach a go-around may be permissible since it was your initial intention to land).
3.4 The Circuit
Below is a typical example of a circuit.
final approach
careful what
you overfly!
pre-landing
checks
upwind
monitor ROD, speed,
and power margin
always have an
escape route
downwind
assess five S’s
as you fly past
H
go-around
do power check
as soon as practical
turning
point
crosswind
turning
point