STANDARD TAKEOFF MANOEUVRE
(Fig 2-1)
Collective and cyclic : Apply as necessary to increase
torque by 15% ±5% on each
engine above that required to
hover and set 25 degrees nose
down attitude change.
NOTE
Do not exceed transmission torque, TOT or N1 limits.
Takeoff path : Maintain pitch attitude and ac-
celerate up to 30 Kts to achieve
the TDP at 15 ft (4.6 m).
After reaching TDP, select up to
takeoff power, accelerate the
helicopter to V
Y
and reduce
nose down attitude.
Landing gear : UP (by 200 ft AGL).
RPM switch : Set 100%.
NR/N2 speed : 100% stabilized, check.
Takeoff path :
Climb at V
Y
to the desired altitude.
Figure 2-1. Takeoff flight path profile from clear area
(Standard takeoff manoeuvre).
RFM A109E
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