Do you approach a helicopter from the front or back?

Helicopter Safety- When working around helicopters, never approach helicopters from the rear. Always approach and depart the aircraft from the front so you can see the pilot, and he Page 2 can see you. (90 degree angles is recommended) When approaching helicopters, remember to keep low to avoid the main rotor.



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The flight crew will come to you. Unless there is a landing mishap, NEVER approach the helicopter unless accompanied by a member of the flight crew. ALWAYS approach the helicopter from the front. All personnel must receive a thumbs up from the pilot prior to walking under the turning main rotor blades.

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General Helicopter Safety Rules: Never approach or depart from the rear of the helicopter - approach from the front. Never walk around the tail rotor. Never rush. If the helicopter is on a sloped surface, approach from the downhill side, never from the uphill side due to the angle of the rotor.

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Helicopter crashes tend to be deadlier than plane crashes because they are harder to safely land in emergency situations, multiple aviation experts told Newsweek.

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Generally speaking, it is understood that helicopters are harder to operate as compared to standard light aircraft. While a pilot may be able to undertake long flights in a standard aeroplane and not be all too tired at the end of it, just a few hours of flying a helicopter may be exhausting for some.

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The blades would hit you. It's a safety margin, if the blades flop around from a big gust of wind, you're further from the blades.

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Never approach or leave a helicopter when its engine and rotors are running down or starting up. Crouch while walking for extra rotor clearance. Secure any loose articles such as hats and ensure your pockets are zipped up. Never reach up or chase after anything that blows away.

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Interestingly, the tradition of seating captains on the left-hand side does not apply to helicopters. According to Smithsonian Magazine, sitting on the right-hand side is common (but not universal) practice as it allows the pilot in command to keep their right hand on the aircraft's sensitive cyclic control stick.

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