It is claimed that the relatively favorable low-speed characteristics of helicopters, compared with fixed-wing aircraft, allow reduced visibility limits, without the need for additional equipment. Aspects related to instrument flight are considered and, based on the results of tests carried out elsewhere, a proposal for reduced visibility limits is formulated. Simulator tests should be carried out to substantiate the proposed limits of 100 ft decision height and 300 m runway visual range in a low-risk environment before carrying out flight tests.


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    Title :

    Challenge of Lowered Visibility Limits for Precision Approach and Landing with Helicopters


    Contributors:
    T. Hoekstra (author)

    Publication date :

    1985


    Size :

    37 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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