″SOFT″ TAKEOFF MANOEUVRE
(Fig 2-1A)
Collective and cyclic : Apply as necessary to increase
torque by 15% ± 5% on each
engine above that required to
hover and set 15 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 70 ft (21.3 m).
After reaching TDP, select up to
takeoff power, accelerate the
helicopter to V
y
and reduce
nose down attitude.
Figure 2-1A. Takeoff flight path profile from clear area
(″Soft″ takeoff manoeuvre).
RFM A109E
APPENDIX 12
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