Advanced R44 Training
Helibiz is the only flying school in Australia to offer an R44 Advanced training course. The course is suited to both Private and Commercial pilots who want to advance their flying ability and learn to fly the R44 in all areas of emergencies safer, more efficient and develop a significant increase in competence and knowledge The advanced training is structured on a current competency basis, with an outlook to improve your skills in the following areas:
- Precision DEP and APP technique ( necessary for safe autorotation on Take Off and Landing – T/O & L)
- Engine failures during T/O and L at 300’, 200’, 100’, 50’.
- Explore the height velocity graph with engine failures at 500’ & 400’ AGL at zero speed
- Autorotations using Min ROD, Max Glide, constant attitude at 45 & 55 knots.
- 180 & 360, vertical, backwards, sideways autos.
- Low Level quickstops Left & Right including pedal input sideways to raise TR height for obstacle clearance.
- Vertical reference T/O & L.
- Low Level maneuvers – torque turns, spray turns, reversal turns, 180 quick stops L & R.
- Revisit hydraulics off, T/O & L.
- TR failures in hover, taxi & flight.
- Jammed Pedals, Cyclic, Collective – zero speed technique.
- Pinnacle precision approaches to our cliff top pad with turbulence – quite challenging!
- Confined area landings ( eg: light house, pontoon on Great Barrier Reef, rainforest remote HLS, rocky island HLS) plus much more.
In addition we discuss and ensure you understand the following conditions which could happen on any day – these are practical areas that need to be understood:
- Vortex Ring State ( settling with power ) – Demonstrated in flight with recovery technique.
- Low RRPM & recovery –
- Mast Bumping – symptoms, cause & recovery
- LTE – Loss of TR effect, symptoms, causes, avoid zones – recovery techniques.
- Governor Failure
After years of conducting helicopter flight reviews, the greater majority of pilots tested we found a general lack of ability and understanding in emergency procedures and advanced flying techniques – hence the idea of the course. The course is individually tailored to the participant’s ability and desires. There is room to be flexible in order that you gain training in areas of your choice. The advanced training is a R44 course only.
- Advanced Course:
$1295/hr + GST in our R44 (We recommend you have 3-5 hours training) Includes ground component.
Contact the Chief Pilot at Helibiz for further information
Email: chiefpilot@helibiz.com
Phone: 0749469422