Eurocopter AS 350 83 Flight Manual page 137

FLIGHT MANUAL
.4.2~
-When the load is secured, apply collective pitch very smoothly,
while maintaining the aircraft directly above the load. When the cables
are taut, dwell briefly before raising the load.
-Lift the load off the ground vertically, keeping a watch on the load
indicator, then move off in a forward climb.
-Check the indicating system.
4.3 Manoeuvres
All control movements should be made very gently, with very gradual
acceleration and deceleration, and only slightly banked turns.
4.4 ~
. Establish zero translational ground speed sufficiently high to ensure
that the load is not dragged along the ground, then descend vertically
-until the load is deposited.
4.5 ~
To release the load, actuate the switch on the cyclic stick.
Check that the load is actuallv released.
If the load is not off, actuate the emergency release handle to
release it.
5 PERFORMANCE
The Performance Data given in the Basic Flight Manual apply.
The performance curves for weights in excess of 2250 kg (4961lb) are
plotted in dotted line on the performance charts contained in the
PERFORMANCE Section of the Basic Flight Manual.
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DGAC Approved: 350 B3 SUP.13
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