Helicopter Instructor's Handbook by Federal Aviation Administration

Author:Federal Aviation Administration
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Skyhorse
Published: 2014-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Crosswind Considerations During Takeoffs

When the takeoff is made during crosswind conditions, the helicopter is flown in a slip during early stages of the maneuver. In this case, the cyclic is held into the wind a sufficient amount to maintain the desired ground track for the takeoff. The heading is maintained with the use of the antitorque pedals. In other words, the rotor is tilted into the wind so the sideward movement of the helicopter is just enough to counteract the crosswind effect. To prevent the nose from turning in the direction of the rotor tilt, it is necessary to increase the antitorque pedal pressure on the side opposite the rotor tilt.

After approximately 50 feet of altitude is gained, crab the helicopter into the wind as necessary to maintain coordinated flight over the desired ground track. The stronger the crosswind, the more the helicopter has to be turned into the wind.

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