Aeronautical Terms beginning with H

Height Above Landing

The height above a designated helicopter landing area used for helicopter instrument approach procedures.

Heliport

An area of land, water, or structure used or intended to be used for the landing and takeoff of helicopters.

Heliport Reference Point (HRP)

The geographic center of a heliport.

Hover Check

Used to describe when a helicopter/VTOL aircraft requires a stabilized hover to conduct a performance/power check prior to hover taxi, air taxi, or takeoff. Altitude of the hover will vary based on the purpose of the check.

Hover Taxi

Used to describe a helicopter/VTOL aircraft movement conducted above the surface and in ground effect at airspeeds less than approximately 20 knots. The actual height may vary, and some helicopters may require hover taxi above 25 feet AGL to reduce ground effect turbulence or provide clearance for cargo slingloads.

HRR

Helicopter Rapid Refueling Procedures

HSAC

Helicopter Safety Advisory Council