Should you approach a helicopter from the front?

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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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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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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Short answer: In a helicopter, because the right hand is stronger and more accurate for many people, and the cyclic control is the most demanding, the right hand is permanently dedicated to the cyclic control.

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(2) Helicopter pilots, managers and crew members are trained to provide for safe operations in and around helicopters follow their directions! (3) Never approach a helicopter unless directed to do so by the helicopter manager or crew person. Crouch and do not run when approaching or leaving an aircraft.

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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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Understanding a Helicopter Accident The crash rate for general aircraft is 7.28 crashes per 100,000 hours of flight time. For helicopters, that number is 9.84 per 100,000 hours. That means helicopters have a 35 percent higher risk of crashing compared to airplanes.

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