The Rotorcraft Collective
The Rotorcraft Collective is an FAA and industry joint project to increase helicopter safety and reduce accidents through short educational, safety focused videos.
I was fortunate to collaborate with the Rotorcraft Collective team on this project, contributing B-roll footage and assisting with the initial video editing. They are a highly experienced and dedicated group of professionals focused on improving helicopter safety. I’m excited to be part of the team and look forward to contributing to the upcoming videos currently in development.
Fatal Accident Statistics
According to the USHST, Loss of Control (LOC) contributes to 50% of fatal helicopter accidents.
Key Indicators
This new Rotorcraft Collective video breaks down how key indicators uncommanded attitude, altitude and yaw, along with unexpected increases in sink rate, can be early signs of a developing undesired aircraft state and lead to eventual loss of control.
Contributing Factors
The video also discusses contributing factors such poor judgement, spatial disorientation, lack of attention and pilot proficiency.
Training
The video talks about the need for training and practice in simulators to be able to identify, avoid or rectify undesired aircraft states before they lead to loss of control.
Video Links & Subscribe
This is a great short video resource for instructors to keep in mind and pass along to students. You can find the full playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5vHkqHi51DTAkNwV1ZlHydXxPUCjmiRt and I recommend you subscribe to the YouTube channel(@FAAnews) to be notified of new Rotorcraft Collective videos.
Feedback
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