HI.VIII.E — Rolling Takeoff (Wheel-Type Landing Gear)
HI.VIII.E for the Flight Instructor Rotorcraft ACS: official objective, references, and 29 exact knowledge, risk-management, and skill descriptions.
FAA-S-ACS-29, November 2023. This study page does not replace the current FAA publication or an examiner's plan of action.
Official task context
| Certificate or rating | Flight Instructor |
|---|---|
| Aircraft category | Rotorcraft |
| Area of operation | Area of Operation VIII. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds |
| Task | Task E. Rolling Takeoff (Wheel-Type Landing Gear) |
| Task code prefix | HI.VIII.E |
| Official references | FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-4, FAA-H-8083-9, FAA-H-8083-21, FAA-H-8083-25; POH/RFM |
| FAA document | FAA-S-ACS-29 — Flight Instructor for Rotorcraft Category Helicopter Rating Airman Certification Standards |
| FAA source library | Open the official ACS library |
Official task objective
To determine the applicant understands rolling takeoff with wheel-type landing gear, can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction.
What the ACS code means
- HI identifies the ACS standard family used for this Flight Instructor Rotorcraft document.
- VIII identifies Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds, the Area of Operation.
- E identifies Rolling Takeoff (Wheel-Type Landing Gear), the Task within that Area.
- K, R, and S identify knowledge, risk-management, and skill elements. The number selects the item; a trailing lowercase letter identifies a listed sub-element.
Knowledge elements
| ACS code | Official description | How a mock oral can probe it |
|---|---|---|
| HI.VIII.E.K1 | Elements of a rolling takeoff. | Explain the element, apply it to a scenario, and connect the answer to current references or aircraft information when relevant. |
| HI.VIII.E.K2 | Effects of wind, weight, temperature, and density altitude. | Explain the element, apply it to a scenario, and connect the answer to current references or aircraft information when relevant. |
| HI.VIII.E.K3 | Situations when a rolling takeoff is recommended and factors related to takeoff and climb performance. | Explain the element, apply it to a scenario, and connect the answer to current references or aircraft information when relevant. |
| HI.VIII.E.K4 | Translational lift. | Explain the element, apply it to a scenario, and connect the answer to current references or aircraft information when relevant. |
| HI.VIII.E.K5 | Common errors related to this Task. | Explain the element, apply it to a scenario, and connect the answer to current references or aircraft information when relevant. |
Risk management elements
| ACS code | Official description | How a mock oral can probe it |
|---|---|---|
| HI.VIII.E.R1 | Selection of takeoff path based on helicopter performance and limitations, available distance, and wind. | Work through a scenario by identifying the hazard, evaluating the risk, and explaining a practical mitigation or decision. |
| HI.VIII.E.R2 | Effects of: | Work through a scenario by identifying the hazard, evaluating the risk, and explaining a practical mitigation or decision. |
| HI.VIII.E.R2a | a. Wind Direction | Work through a scenario by identifying the hazard, evaluating the risk, and explaining a practical mitigation or decision. |
| HI.VIII.E.R2b | b. Windshear | Work through a scenario by identifying the hazard, evaluating the risk, and explaining a practical mitigation or decision. |
| HI.VIII.E.R2c | c. Turbulence, including wake turbulence | Work through a scenario by identifying the hazard, evaluating the risk, and explaining a practical mitigation or decision. |
| HI.VIII.E.R3 | Planning for: | Work through a scenario by identifying the hazard, evaluating the risk, and explaining a practical mitigation or decision. |
| HI.VIII.E.R3a | a. Height/Velocity (H/V) considerations | Work through a scenario by identifying the hazard, evaluating the risk, and explaining a practical mitigation or decision. |
| HI.VIII.E.R3b | b. Rejected takeoff | Work through a scenario by identifying the hazard, evaluating the risk, and explaining a practical mitigation or decision. |
| HI.VIII.E.R3c | c. Powerplant failure during takeoff/climb phase of flight | Work through a scenario by identifying the hazard, evaluating the risk, and explaining a practical mitigation or decision. |
| HI.VIII.E.R4 | Collision hazards. | Work through a scenario by identifying the hazard, evaluating the risk, and explaining a practical mitigation or decision. |
| HI.VIII.E.R5 | Takeoff surface. | Work through a scenario by identifying the hazard, evaluating the risk, and explaining a practical mitigation or decision. |
| HI.VIII.E.R6 | Landing gear. | Work through a scenario by identifying the hazard, evaluating the risk, and explaining a practical mitigation or decision. |
| HI.VIII.E.R7 | Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. | Work through a scenario by identifying the hazard, evaluating the risk, and explaining a practical mitigation or decision. |
Skills elements
| ACS code | Official description | How a mock oral can probe it |
|---|---|---|
| HI.VIII.E.S1 | Complete the appropriate checklist(s). | Describe the procedure, interpretation, or decision process that can be discussed during an oral. Physical aircraft performance remains part of the practical test. |
| HI.VIII.E.S2 | Make radio calls as appropriate. | Describe the procedure, interpretation, or decision process that can be discussed during an oral. Physical aircraft performance remains part of the practical test. |
| HI.VIII.E.S3 | Determine wind direction with or without visible wind direction indicators. | Describe the procedure, interpretation, or decision process that can be discussed during an oral. Physical aircraft performance remains part of the practical test. |
| HI.VIII.E.S4 | Verify assigned/correct takeoff path. | Describe the procedure, interpretation, or decision process that can be discussed during an oral. Physical aircraft performance remains part of the practical test. |
| HI.VIII.E.S5 | Maintain powerplant and main rotor (Nr) speed within normal limits. | Describe the procedure, interpretation, or decision process that can be discussed during an oral. Physical aircraft performance remains part of the practical test. |
| HI.VIII.E.S6 | Use control inputs that initiate the takeoff roll. | Describe the procedure, interpretation, or decision process that can be discussed during an oral. Physical aircraft performance remains part of the practical test. |
| HI.VIII.E.S7 | Maintain proper ground track with crosswind correction, while accelerating. | Describe the procedure, interpretation, or decision process that can be discussed during an oral. Physical aircraft performance remains part of the practical test. |
| HI.VIII.E.S8 | Transition to a normal climb airspeed, ±5 knots, and set appropriate power. | Describe the procedure, interpretation, or decision process that can be discussed during an oral. Physical aircraft performance remains part of the practical test. |
| HI.VIII.E.S9 | Maintain proper ground track with crosswind correction after liftoff. | Describe the procedure, interpretation, or decision process that can be discussed during an oral. Physical aircraft performance remains part of the practical test. |
| HI.VIII.E.S10 | Use runway incursion avoidance procedures, if applicable. | Describe the procedure, interpretation, or decision process that can be discussed during an oral. Physical aircraft performance remains part of the practical test. |
| HI.VIII.E.S11 | Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task. | Describe the procedure, interpretation, or decision process that can be discussed during an oral. Physical aircraft performance remains part of the practical test. |
Difficulty data
Difficulty calibration is ongoing for this Task. A difficulty estimate is published only with a sufficiently large, privacy-preserving first directly recorded assessment sample. Any observed difficulty comes from Checkride AI mock-oral practice assessments and is a practice-data proxy, not an FAA practical-test pass or fail rate.
Difficulty calibration remains ongoing until an item clears the private reporting threshold. Percentages, when available, describe the share who needed review on their first directly recorded assessment. Underlying sample sizes are never published, and historical final states are not backfilled into this measure.
Official task notes
- Note: If a crosswind condition does not exist, the applicant’s knowledge of crosswind elements must be evaluated through oral testing.
How to use this in a mock oral
A mock examiner can ask you to explain the published elements, apply them to the configured aircraft and airport scenario, identify risks, and defend a decision. The prompts are practice scenarios; they are not claimed to be actual FAA examiner scripts or a prediction of the questions you will receive.
Related ACS tasks
- All Flight Instructor Rotorcraft ACS tasks
65 task-level resources from FAA-S-ACS-29.
- HI.VIII.D — Steep Approach
Area of Operation VIII. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds
- HI.VIII.F — Shallow Approach and Running/Roll-On Landing
Area of Operation VIII. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds
- HI.VIII.A — Normal Takeoff and Climb
Area of Operation VIII. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds
- HI.VIII.B — Normal and Crosswind Approach
Area of Operation VIII. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds
- HI.VIII.C — Maximum Performance Takeoff and Climb
Area of Operation VIII. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds