Helicopter Tips

Landing Zone Requirements

At least 100x100 feet and relatively flat (less than 6%).
Clear of debris, people, animals, etc (avoid loose dirt, dust, snow, etc. if possible).

LZ Commander

Oversees the operation.
Makes assignments.
Reports the wind speed to the pilot (i.e., calm, low, moderate, high; direction; steady or gusty).
Reports obstructions to the pilot (e.g., trees, towers, wires, etc). There are wires running north-south across the parking lot that is east of Brighton's' LZ-2. There is a steeple that is north of LZ-2.

Landing Person (I have no idea what you call this person!)

Kneel where you want the nose of the helicopter.
Put your back to the wind (helicopters land into the wind).
Extend both arms straight in front of you (pointing to where the helicopter should land).
Do not move as the helicopter lands (they use you as the ground reference).
Optionally deploy smoke so the pilot sees the wind (you can hold or stand on the smoke canister).

Guards

Ensure that there aren't any loose objects near the LZ.
Prevent people from getting near the helicopter.
Keep your back toward the helicopter so you can see people who might be approaching.

Wear eye and ear protection (PPE).
Only approach the helicopter after confirmation with the crew or pilot. (Don't be the proverbial "red-coat" that charges the ship as soon as it lands.)
Only approach the helicopter from the sides or front (never from the rear).
Do not approach the helicopter from uphill (the rotators will be closer to the ground).
Maintain eye contact with the pilot as you approach the helicopter.
Keep skis low (e.g., don't carry them on your shoulder).
Helicopters are fragile. Control the doors and do not bang your boots on the helicopter.
Obey instructions from the flight crew.