Hawaii: Vuichard Safety Session 2

Part 3 – Vuichard Techniques

Goals

Participants will be introduced to the Vuichard Techniques, a series of innovative helicopter recovery maneuvers developed by Claude Vuichard and sponsored by the Vuichard Recovery Aviation Safety Foundation (VRASF)

• To enable helicopter pilots and trainees to increase their operational safety by correctly applying various Vuichard techniques.

Learning Objectives 

• Understand the key principles and concepts behind Vuichard Techniques
• Learning various Vuichard Techniques such as Vortex Ring State , autorotations, slope landings and quick stops.
• How to learn the Vuichard Techniques and how to use and master them properly so that accidents can be prevented.
• Improve overall aviation safety awareness and decision-making skills through the application of VRASF recommended practices.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Vuichard Techniques: Overview and Importance in Helicopter Safety
• Key Principles and Concepts of Vuichard Techniques
• Autorotation: Theory, Execution, and Safety Considerations
• Quickstop & Slope Landing: Application, Limitations, and Best Practices
• Vuichard Recovery Technique: Step-by-Step Procedure and Real-world Examples
• Vuichard Recovery Techniques standard errros in training