Introduction
In the framework of Airbus Helicopters’ commitment to safety, this website section is made available for the rotorcraft community. It provides informative content related to safety management, safety culture and emergency procedures. Most of this content is the result of Airbus Helicopters’ collaboration with operators and national authorities.
E-learning booklets
Mountain Flights e-learning
We are providing you with this new interactive e-learning on mountain flying, developed in collaboration with experienced mountain pilots.
Flight physics interactive e-learning
The following e-learning modules are available: Vortex Ring State, Recoverable Unanticipated Yaw and Servo Transparency. In line with our constant commitment to improving the safety of your operations, we are providing you with interactive e-learning modules. They are included in an online self-training tool (see below) that also includes a recoverable unanticipated yaw simulator.
Ground rescue booklets
Flight safety is the no. 1 priority for Airbus Helicopters. In line with the constant commitment to improving operational safety, new Ground Rescue Booklets have been created for H125/H130, H135 and H145 helicopters -- available through the links below.
Hoist safety
Hoist operations are an essential component of a wide variety of missions and at Airbus Helicopters, safety of these operations is our number one priority.
Airbus Helicopters provides an interactive booklet and training guide to provide you with recommendations to safely carry out your hoist operations while preventing and mitigating associated risks.
Helicopter Flight Preparation
Flight safety is the first priority for Airbus Helicopters.
In line with our constant commitment to improving the safety of your operations, we are providing you with this new interactive e-learning on flight preparation.
This application, which was developed in collaboration with pilots, flight crew, experts and investigators, will give you educational material in order to:
- facilitate flight preparation,
- remind the importance of the flight preparation,
- remind best practices,
- awareness on preflight risk assessment.
We would like to point out that this application is support for pilots. It does not replace training. It does not address a specific pilot licence nor a specific type or aircraft. In order to be compliant you must refer to the requirements of your local authority.
Multimedia for technicians
The following selection of videos were created to raise maintenance engineers’ awareness of good practices, as well as specific detailed guidance on dedicated tasks. It benefits from lessons learned in the areas of support engineering and maintainability.
MASTER WORK AT HEIGHT
MASTER WORK AT HEIGHT
Multimedia for instructors
Created through the cooperation of Airbus Helicopters and the Airbus Helicopters Training Services Approved Training Organization (AHTS ATO), the hydraulic failure training procedure video and quiz are offered to assist instructors in the preparation of their courses. Together, they focus on mitigating risks associated with the teaching of emergency procedures.
Watch the video, then test your knowledge with a seven-question quiz.
Airbus Helicopters AS350 B3 hydraulic failure training
Airbus Helicopters AS350 B3 hydraulic failure training
Multimedia for pilots
They are intended to raise awareness with pertinent information that may help pilots increase safety when performing a daily check of their respective helicopter.
H125 Pilot Pre Flight Check
H225 Flight Crew Operating Manual
The industry's first FCOM
Airbus Helicopters has issued an FCOM for H225 aircraft that are utilised for energy missions, marking the first such source document created in the rotorcraft sector. Already a standard in the fixed wing industry, this document communicates the rotorcraft manufacturer’s guidelines to operators for enhancing operational safety during routine and abnormal situations, as well as for increasing efficiency. It complements the approved Flight Manual.
Topics covered by the H225 FCOM include procedures for operating state-of-the-art glass cockpits, a focus on automated systems, and guidance on work-share among pilots – also known as Multi Crew Coordination (MCC).
The FCOM is available on Airbus Helicopters' “e-TechPub” customer portal on AirbusWorld.
For any questions, please consult the FCOM Frequently Asked Questions or contact the Airbus Helicopters Help Desk.
Send an e-mail: support.customer-flight-ops-ec@airbus.com
FCOM (Flight crew operating manual)
FCOM (Flight crew operating manual)
Safety will always be the top priority for everyone in the helicopter industry, whether it be in manufacturing, maintaining, certifying, piloting, or flying in a helicopter. Airbus Helicopters places great importance on its continuous initiatives to increase safety in cooperation with operators, authorities and industry stakeholders. The latest advancement to come out of this partnership is the Flight Crew Operating Manual (FCOM). Airbus Helicopters has issued an FCOM for EC225LP aircraft that are utilized for oil and gas missions, marking the first such source document created in the rotorcraft sector. Already a standard in the fixed wing industry, this document communicates the rotorcraft manufacturer’s guidelines to operators for enhancing operational safety during routine and abnormal situations, as well as for increasing efficiency. It complements the approved Flight Manual. Topics covered by the EC225LP FCOM include procedures for operating state-of-the-art glass cockpits, a focus on automated systems, and guidance on work-share among pilots – also known as Multi Crew Coordination (MCC).
The H225 FCOM is made available to customers through the company’s e-TechPub online customer portal, and is being offered free of charge this year. Additional manuals are planned for other Airbus Helicopters rotorcraft deployed in oil and gas missions – including the new H175, now in service in the North Sea
Additional Airbus safety videos
The following videos provide additional information for safety in operations.
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