[lists]
0=&Pilot Briefing,Pilot Briefing
1=&Takeoff, Takeoff Checklist
2=&Cruise, Cruise Checklist
3=&Descent, Descent Checklist
4=&Landing, Landing Checklist

[0]
0=Explain the role of the Garda Helicopter.
1=Ensure passengers are aware of the operation of seat belts.
2=Reassure passengers regarding tight orbits.
3=Ensure that all equipment is functioning correctly.

[1]
0=Note a reference point on the horizon.
1=Smoothly increase collective to 70-75% torque (throttle).
2=While increasing collective, arrest any motion with the controls.
3=Lift off vertically using smooth, small control inputs (stick, pedals).
4=From hover, increase collective to 80% torque and apply forward cyclic.

[2]
0=Establish level flight.
1=Set for nominal cruise power to 80% torque(throttle).
2=Use the tail rotor to coordinate turns.

[3]
0=Reduce torque roughly 10% by lowering the collective (throttle).
1=Establish a slight nose-down pitch attitude.
2=To level off, restore collective and pitch attitude to original cruise settings.

[4]
0=Adjust pitch and power to attain a 10-degree descent angle at 52-60 knots.
1=As you approach the touchdown point decelerate by applying aft cyclic (stick).
2=During deceleration increase collective to reduce descent rate (throttle).
3=At 3 ft above the ground, establish a hover with 70-75% torque.
4=From the hover, lower collective slightly to touch down then fully drop collective.