This report presents the results of a study, funded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), of helicopter performance capabilities. Tests were conducted simulating instrument approaches with five different helicopter models. A total of five different helicopter models were included in the test matrix (S-76A, Bell 206L, Bell 430, AS-365 N2, and EC-135). The objective was to establish the maximum angle of descent from a missed approach point (MAP) for a given altitude and approach speed. All tests were flown by an FAA Aircraft Certification Test Pilot. Descent maneuver profiles were collected using an Ashtech Z-12 Differential Global Positioning System provided by the FAA. The flight profile characteristics were observed and the descent maneuver success rate was tabulated for each helicopter. Data was analyzed by plotting each approach and departure individually. Summary statistics were calculated and composite plots were created for further analysis of aircraft behavior.


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    Title :

    Helicopter Visual Segment Evaluation: Phase 1, Performance Testing Report


    Contributors:
    R. M. Lord (author) / R. K. Werner (author) / T. Finley (author)

    Publication date :

    2003


    Size :

    104 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English