Originally Posted by
Arnie Madsen
Could also be a matter of terminology
To me a hover is stationary over one spot
If I am moving at all , or maneuvering to a helipad it is a hover- taxi
spot on I’d say. CAP413 (UK R/T phraseology) has this to say which I think wraps it up nicely:
HOVER’ describes a manoeuvre where the helicopter holds position whilst airborne in ground effect, waiting to proceed. Hover allows spot/ axial turns (i.e. about the central axis of the helicopter). When required, further instructions should subsequently be transmitted to permit the helicopter to proceed.
The term ‘AIRTAXI’ shall be used when it is necessary for a helicopter to proceed at a slow speed above the surface, normally below 20 knots and in ground effect (ICAO).