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Helicopter Hand Signals

The document lists and describes standard hand signals used to communicate with helicopters during takeoff, landing, and flight maneuvers. It provides over a dozen signals including: pointing in the direction of departure to signal takeoff; sweeping arms upward or downward to move up or down; bringing arms forward and back to move forward or rearward; and slashing the throat to signal engine shutdown. The signals are designed to be performed beyond the helicopter's rotor path and be clearly visible to the pilot.

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Helicopter Hand Signals

The document lists and describes standard hand signals used to communicate with helicopters during takeoff, landing, and flight maneuvers. It provides over a dozen signals including: pointing in the direction of departure to signal takeoff; sweeping arms upward or downward to move up or down; bringing arms forward and back to move forward or rearward; and slashing the throat to signal engine shutdown. The signals are designed to be performed beyond the helicopter's rotor path and be clearly visible to the pilot.

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HELICOPTER HAND SIGNALS (8300)

(Revised September 2001)

When these signals are used, it is important that the signalperson be positioned beyond the path of the main rotor and be readily observed by the pilot.

Clear to Start Engine Left hand behind back, right hand overhead, moving in a circular motion.

Takeoff Arms raised and pointing in the direction of departure.

Hold Hover Arms outstretched with clenched fists.

Move Upward Arms extended, sweeping upward

Move Downward Arms extended, sweeping downward

Right arm horizontal, Left arms sweeps up over head

Move Left or Right

Left arm horizontal Right arms sweeps up over head

Move Forward Arms outstretched in front, bring up and back

Move Rearward Arms down at sides, bring forward and up to horizontal position

Release Sling Load Left arm down away from body, right arm up cuts down in a slashing movement

Don't Land Arms outstretched, bring up cross and then back - waving motion.

Land (here) Arms outstretched forward and up, with back to the wind

Hold on Ground Arms down and crossed

Shut Down (engine) Slash across throat

Arms together in front, swing to pilot's left

Move Tail Left / Right

Arms together in front swing to pilot's right

Close Tank Doors Arms outstretched, move down, bending at elbows

(see Table of Contents)

HELICOPTER HAND SIGNALS (8300) (Revised September 2001) When these signals are used, it is important that the signalperso
Move Upward Arms extended, sweeping upward Move Downward Arms extended, sweeping downward Right
Move Forward Arms outstretched in front, bring up and back Move Rearward Arms down at sides, bring forw
Land (here) Arms outstretched forward and up, with back to the wind Hold on Ground Arms down and crossed
Arms together in front, swing to pilot's left Move Tail Left / Right Arms together in front swing to pilot's right

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