Your contribution to a successful flight:-
- be reasonable in your requests
- support the pilot’s safety decisions
- know how to embark and disembark
- in flight and ground procedures
- location and use of safety and survival equipment
- emergency procedures
- what is expected of you on a flight
On Ground:-
- dress for the weather
- inform the helicopter company staff/pilot of your baggage weight/applicable medical problems
- susceptibility to motion sickness
- don’t smoke in or around the helicopter
- stay well to the side of the helipad when the helicopter is arriving or departing
- secure your clothing and headgear against rotor winds
- protect your eyes against blown dust and particles
- keep the helipad clear
- wait for instructions to approach or leave the helicopter
- approach and leave to the side or front in a crouched position, never by the rear of the helicopter if you can, wait until the rotors stop turning
- approach and leave by the down slope side ‐ for rotor clearance
- carry gear firmly at your side, never over your shoulder or above your head
- never throw items towards or out of a helicopters
- load cargo carefully and secure it against movement
- ensure baggage compartment doors are properly closed and latched
- take a reserve of special medications you require in the event of en route delays
In Flight:-
- secure seatbelts (and shoulder straps, if provided) while in flight
- use helmet or headset if provided
- remain in your seat unless given permission to move by the pilot or Ground Staff
- do not distract the pilot during takeoff, in flight or landing
- read instructions on the operation of doors, emergency exits, and the location of the ELT (emergency locator transmitter) and emergency equipment
During an emergency:-
Your contribution to a successful flight:-
- be reasonable in your requests
- support the pilot’s safety decisions
- know how to embark and disembark
- in flight and ground procedures
- location and use of safety and survival equipment
- emergency procedures
- what is expected of you on a flight
On Ground:-
- dress for the weather
- inform t
- he helicopter company staff/pilot of your baggage weight/applicable medical problems
- susceptibility to motion sickness
- don’t smoke in or around the helicopter
- stay well to the side of the helipad when the helicopter is arriving or departing
- secure your clothing and headgear against rotor winds
- protect your eyes against blown dust and particles
- keep the helipad clear
- wait for instructions to approach or leave the helicopter
- approach and leave to the side or front in a crouched position, never by the rear of the helicopter if you can, wait until the rotors stop turning
- approach and leave by the down slope side ‐ for rotor clearance
- carry gear firmly at your side, never over your shoulder or above your head
- never throw items towards or out of a helicopters
- load cargo carefully and secure it against movement
- ensure baggage compartment doors are properly closed and latched
- take a reserve of special medications you require in the event of en route delays
In Flight:-
- secure seatbelts (and shoulder straps, if provided) while in flight
- use helmet or headset if provided
- remain in your seat unless given permission to move by the pilot or Ground Staff
- do not distract the pilot during takeoff, in flight or landing
- read instructions on the operation of doors, emergency exits, and the location of the ELT (emergency locator transmitter) and emergency equipment
During an emergency:-
- follow instructions
- do not distract the pilot
- check that any loose gear(clothing) in the cabin is secured
- wear helmet if provided
- remove eye glasses and put into your pocket (you might need them later)
- assume brace position ‐ tighten seatbelt ‐ with shoulder straps, tighten and sit upright, knees together, arms folded across chest ‐ without shoulder straps, bend forward so chest is on your lap, head on knees, arms folded under thighs
After an emergency landing:-
- wait for instructions to exit, or until rotor stops turning
- assist others to evacuate well clear of the aircraft
- remove first aid kit and other emergency equipment after no threat of fire
- administer first aid if required
- stay near the aircraft ‐don’t wander away from the site