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b. Signals Used With Helicopter Operations. Explanations and diagrams
of standard arm-and-hand signals used during helicopter operations
are given in figure 3-14.
I. TO PREPARE FOR HELICOPTER GUIDANCE. Extend arms above the
head, palms facing inboard.
2. TO DIREcT THE HELICOPTER FORWARD. Extend the arms and hands
above the head, palms facing away from the helicopter. Move the hands
in such a motion as to simulate a pulling motion.
3. TO DIRECT THE HELICOPTER BACKWARD. Extend the arms and
hands, palms to the waist, facing the helicopter. Move the hands to simulate
a pushing motion.
4. TO DIRECT THE HELICOPTER TO EITHER SIDE. Extend one arm
horizontally sideways in direction of movement and swing other arm over
the head in the same direction.
5. TO DIRECT THE HELICOPTER TO LAND. Cross and extend arms downward
in front of the body.
6. TO DIRECT THE HELICOPTER TO TAKE OFF. Circular motion of right
hand overhead, ending in a throwing motion toward the direction of takeoff.