Touché Scissors, good point.
However, in the ICAO testing syllabus, under ex 12 (Transitions) we are required:
To determine that the candidate can achieve smooth and accurate transitions from and to the hover.
Description:
The helicopter will be accelerated to a climb, or decelerated from a descent, safely....while demonstrating awareness of the Height/Velocity Chart profiles.
So, if some manufacturers decide to put in a little helicopter with a dotted line in the HV diagram which is labeled "recommend take off profile", should we draw the conclusion that the HV diagram applies to take off only? Me thinks not
Last edited by jetA1pilot; 8th Feb 2010 at 10:22.