Welcome to this AB Helicopters video, and join us on explaining the different types of helicopter ‘take off’ profiles, and why they are used ranging from clear area, maximum performance, and VTOL types! We look at the different certification standards (EASA Part 27 and 29) CAT A and CAT B.


We look at footage from onboard the MD500, Robinson R44 and R66, the Airbus EC135 and EC145!

0:00 intro
0:16 topics covered
1:10 cat a vs cat b
1:35 dead man’s curve
3:14 single engine takeoff profiles
3:25 normal takeoff
4:02 max performance takeoff
5:09 cat a clear area takeoff
6:51 CAT A VTOL 1
8:35 CAT A VTOL 2
8:48 CAT A VTOL 3
9:40 Summary

Please note we have not attempted to cover all types of take off profile, and certain specialist operations require different techniques, for example taking off from a boat, or on top of a snowy mountain !
Disclaimer This video is for entertainment purposes and is not to be used for formal instructional use always seek flight instruction from a qualified instructor and follow the processes in the approved flight manual!

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