Maneuver:
~ with RPM within normal operating range, pilot performs maneuver by increasing power
~ as power is increased, more anti-torque pedal will be required in most single rotor helicopters
~ increase in tail rotor thrust will typically require a >cyclic input to counter tail rotor roll tendency
~ since fuselage is sitting on the ground, there is no visual feedback to the pilot that he is making the proper inputs
~ as power is increased enough to get the helicopter light on the skids, pilot will begin to receive feedback about whether his control positions are correct
~ sliding around on the ground, or pitching and rolling motions may all be signs that the cyclic is not centered
~ yawing on the ground is an indication that the pedals are incorrectly set
~ you will have to continue to manipulate the controls in order to hold position on the ground during the liftoff
~ failure to do so can result in a dynamic rollover situation which can destroy the aircraft
~ continue to raise collective until the helicopter transitions into the air
~ continue to slowly and smoothly increase collective until the desired hover height is achieved
~ wallowing around at a low skid height is asking to catch a skid on something
~ climb to a hover should be slow, and at a steady rate
~ by going slowly, you have time to identify and correct problems as they occur

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