tail wind approaches on helicopter
dear all
I have a genuine query. please advise if there's anything wrong in carrying out a downwind approach on RW at sea level free from all around obstructions; tail wind component of not more than 05-10 knots; ROD not exceeding 300-400 fpm on a seaking, culminating in a running landing.
Keeping in mind principles of LTE and ETL, my personal experience has been to compensate 5-10 knots of tail wind with reduction of IAS while keeping the ground speed constant. This obviates the requirement of excessive nose up attitude prior to touch down in order limit the landing speed(undercarriage considerations).
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