Sage-Tips

Why you never walk in front of a helicopter?

Never stand directly below the helicopter. Standing too close can lead to you getting hurt, or covered in dust, dirt and debris that the rotors’ force can kick up.

What is the proper way to approach and depart a helicopter?

When passengers are approaching or leaving a helicopter that is sitting on a slope with the rotors turning, they should approach and depart downhill. This affords the greatest distance between the rotor blades and the ground.

How do you stay safe in a helicopter?

Passengers

1. Stay away from the rear of the helicopter.
2. Approach or leave the helicopter in a crouching manner.
3. Approach from the side of the helicopter but never out of the pilot’s line of vision.
4. Carry tools horizontally, below waist level—never upright or over the shoulder.
5. Hold firmly onto hats and loose articles.

Do helicopters have seatbelts?

Actually seat belts in helicopters and airplanes aren’t really to keep you in the plane, rather, they are to keep you from losing control if turbulence happens to throw you against the ceiling and/or knock you out.

Can a helicopter cut you in half?

Can Helicopter Blades Kill You? Helicopter blades certainly have the potential to kill you if you get in their way when they are spinning. Helicopter blades won’t decapitate and cut you in half as a guillotine would and what you might see in the movies.

How do I know if my pilot is safe?

Top 19 Aviation Safety Tips For Pilots

1. 1) Use Your Checklists.
2. 2) Conduct Thorough Inspections.
3. 3) Check Your Gear Multiple Times.
4. 4) Keep Up Your Proficiency.
5. 5) Practice Emergency Procedures.
6. 6) Leave Nothing To Chance.
7. 7) Don’t Rely Solely On One Navigation Method.
8. 8) Don’t Rely Too Much On Technology.

What is downwash in helicopter?

In aeronautics, downwash is the change in direction of air deflected by the aerodynamic action of an airfoil, wing or helicopter rotor blade in motion, as part of the process of producing lift.

What do you do when you approach a helicopter?

Crouch low when approaching: When a helicopter’s rotors are engaged, this is when you need to be most cautious. Never stand up tall underneath rotors, wave your arms, throw things or wear loose scarves, hats and other gear. Approach an engaged helicopter by crouching low and walking toward it.

Why do people fly in helicopters so low?

In real life it’s because some helicopters have low ground clearance (the space between the ground and the blades), so you stay low to not get an unwanted haircut. I’m an aerial photographer, I fly in small helicopters all the time.

Why do helicopter pilots duck when they take off?

Ducking brings your head The wind from a running helicopter is pretty significant even with the engines at idle. When the rotor is brought up to flight rpm before takeoff it is much greater. Ducking and clutching tight your hat or apparel helps deal with this when entering or exiting the helicopter.

What should you not do when flying in a helicopter?

Don’t hold anything above eye level because it can be blown away. If an item starts to blow away, let it go. Chasing after it could result in injury. • Don’t smoke or run within 50 feet of the helicopter. • Be careful when exiting the helicopter. Follow the pilot’s instructions and exit only when told that it is safe to do so.