Rotorcraft
USHST Calls for Light Helo Stability, Autopilot Systems
The USHST has unveiled recommended practices document for developing stability augmentation systems and autopilots in light helicopters.

The U.S. Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) has unveiled a recommended practices document for developing stability augmentation systems and autopilots in light helicopters. “If light helicopters operating under visual flight rules could be enhanced to meet some of the instrument flight rule stability requirements, many loss-of-control accidents could be avoided,” said Nick Mayhew, USHST industry co-chair. “Aircraft stability would help a pilot maintain positive aircraft control during temporary losses of visual cueing or disorientation.”


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