CPL Helicopter case studies
CPL Helicopter · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter) - also written CPL(H) - is the credential that allows you to fly helicopters for hire or reward. It is aimed at pilots who already hold a Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter) and want to turn flying into a career, whether in charter, utility, instruction, emergency services or offshore operations. The CPL Helicopter case studies are 5 cases and about 2,546 words.
1Night VFR into Marginal Weather with Fuel Pressure Fluctuation
You are flying a single-engine piston helicopter on a night VFR cross-country leg of 95 NM. Departure fuel was 220 litres; current fuel is 150 litres, giving an endurance of about 1 h 50 min at 110 litres/h.
580 words, about 3 min2Hot-and-High Departure with Density Altitude and Performance Planning
You are planning a departure from a 4 200 ft elevation helipad with a 12°C temperature and QNH 1013 hPa. The pad is 25 m wide with a downslope of 3% and a 10 kt tailwind component reported by the surface wind.
478 words, about 2 min3IFR Departure with Partial Panel and Alternator Failure
You are airborne in IMC on an IFR departure from a controlled airport, climbing through 3 000 ft on a SID requiring a 6% climb gradient to 5 000 ft. The alternator warning light illuminates and the ammeter shows a 20 A discharge.
524 words, about 3 min4Mountain Rescue Task with Confined Area and Weather Deterioration
You are tasked to recover an injured climber from a confined ridge at 2 800 ft elevation. The LZ is 15 m × 20 m with a 20° slope, surrounded by 25 m trees on three sides and a drop-off on the fourth.
497 words, about 2 min5Offshore Transit with Icing Risk and Single-Engine Contingency
You are planning a 60 NM overwater transit at 2 000 ft in a twin-engine helicopter. Forecast en route temperature is −2°C with visible moisture and a freezing level at 1 500 ft.
467 words, about 2 min