Originally Posted by
Sliceback
It's for adding in taxi time to come up with total flight time per FAA regs (movement with the intent to fly).
How much taxi time does a helo typically have????
If you're in a wheeled helicopter, it can be a while depending on where you are and how the parking is set up. Most Army helicopters have to do a 'HIT' check to make sure that the engines are making enough/consistent power. If you never leave the ground enroute to the HIT check area, per AR 95-1, that time is not logged. An easy fix is to pick up, set down and resume ground taxi.
I wish the time was logged per FARs, dunno why.. $$ maybe?