Helicopter Flight Information
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Weather accounts for more than 5.8 percent of helicopter accidentsWeather still remains one of the leading causes of general aviation accidents. One of the causes? Ultimately, it is the pilots poor judgment of continuing a flight into deteriorating weather conditions that causes the accident. Hum...Pilot error then huh? Most pilots take to lightly the hazards of flight into IMC conditions in an aircraft that is not certified, and/or by a pilot who is not certified. This is ultimately an issue of pilot over confidence. The average lifespan of a non-instrument rated pilot in these conditions is 30 seconds. It takes an average of 45 seconds for an instrument rated pilot, in an instrument certified aircraft to become stable on the instruments if IMC is encountered unexpectedly. No pilot should depart when even the slightest chance of widespread ground fog or poor visibility exists. Only when absolutely necessary should an experienced pilot continue flight under a special VFR authorization, and only then when visibility is well suitable. It is imperative that student pilots be taught from the very beginning that a part of learning to fly is learning and accepting that weather will indeed at times dictate whether or not the flight is possible. Every pilot must be prepared to sit out weather from time-to-time and this could even mean for several days.
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