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Helicopter Takeoff Safety Checklist by Highspeed Flyboy is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) from the FAA emphasizes the importance of performing stabilized hover checks before departure in helicopters. A review found accidents where loss of control occurred immediately after liftoff while still close to the ground. The SAFO recommends that pilots always use checklists, perform hover checks prior to takeoff unless prohibited, and abort the takeoff if the helicopter does not feel stabilized during the initial lift. These procedures could help prevent accidents
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- Highspeed Flyboy
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- EN