CH.V.E — Rolling Takeoff

What does ACS code CH.V.E cover?

ACS Code CH.V.E covers "Rolling Takeoff" under Area of Operation V (Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds) for the FAA Commercial Pilot Helicopter certificate (FAA-S-ACS-16). Candidates are tested on knowledge elements and risk management factors defined in 14 CFR regulations and FAA handbooks (PHAK / AFH).

Task Specification & Required References

• ACS Document: FAA-S-ACS-16 (Commercial Pilot Helicopter)
• Area of Operation: Area V — Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds
• Task: Task E — Rolling Takeoff (Wheel-Type Landing Gear)
• Primary FAA Sources: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25), Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3) / Helicopter Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-21), Aviation Weather Handbook (FAA-H-8083-28), 14 CFR Parts 61, 91 & 107, Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM).

Airman Certification Standards Elements

Knowledge Elements

• CH.V.E.K1: Elements of a rolling takeoff.
• CH.V.E.K2: Effects of wind, weight, temperature, and density altitude.
• CH.V.E.K3: Situations when a rolling takeoff is recommended and factors related to takeoff and climb performance.
• CH.V.E.K4: Translational lift.

Risk Management Elements

• CH.V.E.R1: Selection of takeoff path based on helicopter performance and limitations, available distance, and wind.
• CH.V.E.R2: Effects of:
• CH.V.E.R2a: a. Wind Direction
• CH.V.E.R2b: b. Windshear
• CH.V.E.R2c: c. Turbulence, including wake turbulence
• CH.V.E.R3: Planning for:
• CH.V.E.R3a: a. Height/Velocity (H/V) considerations
• CH.V.E.R3b: b. Rejected takeoff
• CH.V.E.R3c: c. Powerplant failure during takeoff/climb phase of flight
• CH.V.E.R4: Collision hazards.
• CH.V.E.R5: Takeoff surface.
• CH.V.E.R6: Landing gear.
• CH.V.E.R7: Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.

How do I study CH.V.E?

1. Read each element for CH.V.E in FAA-S-ACS-16 and note any you cannot explain in your own words.
2. Study each one in the FAA source it points to: the handbook chapter, the 14 CFR section or the AIM paragraph.
3. Practice with questions tagged CH.V.E, and read the explanation for every miss.
4. Retest, then review the ACS codes you still miss on your practice test report.

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Related ACS tasks

• Previous task: CH.V.D — Steep Approach
• Next task: CH.V.F — Shallow Approach and Running/Roll-On Landing
• Same area: CH.V.A — Normal Takeoff and Climb
• Same area: CH.V.B — Normal and Crosswind Approach
• Same area: CH.V.C — Maximum Performance Takeoff and Climb
• Same area: CH.V.D — Steep Approach
• Same area: CH.V.F — Shallow Approach and Running/Roll-On Landing
• Same area: CH.V.G — Go-Around