AIR METHODS CRITICAL CARE LATEST EXAM TEST
2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔What are the standard average passenger weights listed for an average passenger,
adult male, adult female, child 2 through 12 years old and loaded baggage? -
✔✔average passenger - 189 Ibs.
Adult male - 199 Ibs.
Adult female - 178 Ibs.
Child under 12 years - 81 Ibs.
Loaded baggage - 20 Ibs.
✔✔For multi engine aircraft, the PIC is responsible for the preparation and recording of
weight computations on the air methods load manifest form for each flight. Where is info
recorded and how long should the form be kept on file? - ✔✔The air methods load
manifest form is recorded in the daily flight log.
A copy of this form will remain in the aircraft until arrival at final destination of flight and
Air methods will keep a copy of this form on file for a minimum of 30 days at the base.
✔✔Chapter 3. Flight operations - helicopter specific - ✔✔.....
✔✔Light accumulations of frost on the rotor system may be removed by what
procedure? - ✔✔1. Normal start and run up procedure.
2. Shut down using normal procedures.
3. All aircraft services - check for evidence of frost.
4. Inlet barrier filters - check for ice.
5. All remaining frost must be removed.
6. If no frost present - helicopter may continue assigned mission.
✔✔The frost operation procedure does not apply to icing build up of any degree. -
✔✔The frost operation procedure does not apply to icing build up of any degree.
✔✔Helicopter night vision goggle operations (HNVGO). - ✔✔...
✔✔Goggle operations will only be conducted in aircraft with what authorization? - ✔✔1.
Must have STC - supplemental type certificate authorizing such operations.
, 2. The Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement (RFMS) must be current and retained in the
Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM).
✔✔What type of internal aircraft lighting can be utilized during goggle operations? -
✔✔Only internal aircraft lighting authorized by the STC.
✔✔During goggle operations what are the external lighting requirements? - ✔✔1.
Position lights - remain on for all night operations.
2. Anti-collision light and/or strobe light - On, Unless PIC determines that due to
operating conditions an in interest of safety it's better to turn off.
3. Searchlight, landing light, and/or night sun - used for all take off in landings and less
environmental conditions preclude use of lights. I.e. Blowing snow.
4. Blackout operations are not authorized.
✔✔In accordance with operating specifications A050 when can you begin logging
HNVGO operations? - ✔✔The period beginning (1) one hour after sunset and ending
(1) one hour before sunrise as published in the air almanac in the same category and
class, and if required type rating, in aircraft.
✔✔At no time will the pilot except the flight, under NVG's, that they would not except for
unaided flight, given other considerations - ✔✔At no time will the pilot except the flight,
under NVG's, that they would not except for unaided flight, given other considerations
✔✔Pre-mission planning; Aircraft performance requirements - ✔✔...
✔✔In addition to normal pre-mission planning, Terminal and Area Forecasts should be
obtained and analyzed with particular emphasis on what six environmental items? -
✔✔TV's.M3
T- Temperature/dewpoint spread.
V- visibility
S- Sunset
M- Moon phase/illumination, moonrise, and moon set.
✔✔What is the minimum altitude a pilot must operate during enroute phases of
helicopter night vision goggle operations? - ✔✔500 feet AGL
2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔What are the standard average passenger weights listed for an average passenger,
adult male, adult female, child 2 through 12 years old and loaded baggage? -
✔✔average passenger - 189 Ibs.
Adult male - 199 Ibs.
Adult female - 178 Ibs.
Child under 12 years - 81 Ibs.
Loaded baggage - 20 Ibs.
✔✔For multi engine aircraft, the PIC is responsible for the preparation and recording of
weight computations on the air methods load manifest form for each flight. Where is info
recorded and how long should the form be kept on file? - ✔✔The air methods load
manifest form is recorded in the daily flight log.
A copy of this form will remain in the aircraft until arrival at final destination of flight and
Air methods will keep a copy of this form on file for a minimum of 30 days at the base.
✔✔Chapter 3. Flight operations - helicopter specific - ✔✔.....
✔✔Light accumulations of frost on the rotor system may be removed by what
procedure? - ✔✔1. Normal start and run up procedure.
2. Shut down using normal procedures.
3. All aircraft services - check for evidence of frost.
4. Inlet barrier filters - check for ice.
5. All remaining frost must be removed.
6. If no frost present - helicopter may continue assigned mission.
✔✔The frost operation procedure does not apply to icing build up of any degree. -
✔✔The frost operation procedure does not apply to icing build up of any degree.
✔✔Helicopter night vision goggle operations (HNVGO). - ✔✔...
✔✔Goggle operations will only be conducted in aircraft with what authorization? - ✔✔1.
Must have STC - supplemental type certificate authorizing such operations.
, 2. The Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement (RFMS) must be current and retained in the
Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM).
✔✔What type of internal aircraft lighting can be utilized during goggle operations? -
✔✔Only internal aircraft lighting authorized by the STC.
✔✔During goggle operations what are the external lighting requirements? - ✔✔1.
Position lights - remain on for all night operations.
2. Anti-collision light and/or strobe light - On, Unless PIC determines that due to
operating conditions an in interest of safety it's better to turn off.
3. Searchlight, landing light, and/or night sun - used for all take off in landings and less
environmental conditions preclude use of lights. I.e. Blowing snow.
4. Blackout operations are not authorized.
✔✔In accordance with operating specifications A050 when can you begin logging
HNVGO operations? - ✔✔The period beginning (1) one hour after sunset and ending
(1) one hour before sunrise as published in the air almanac in the same category and
class, and if required type rating, in aircraft.
✔✔At no time will the pilot except the flight, under NVG's, that they would not except for
unaided flight, given other considerations - ✔✔At no time will the pilot except the flight,
under NVG's, that they would not except for unaided flight, given other considerations
✔✔Pre-mission planning; Aircraft performance requirements - ✔✔...
✔✔In addition to normal pre-mission planning, Terminal and Area Forecasts should be
obtained and analyzed with particular emphasis on what six environmental items? -
✔✔TV's.M3
T- Temperature/dewpoint spread.
V- visibility
S- Sunset
M- Moon phase/illumination, moonrise, and moon set.
✔✔What is the minimum altitude a pilot must operate during enroute phases of
helicopter night vision goggle operations? - ✔✔500 feet AGL
