Skycoaster Site Controller Test Updated Actual Questions And Correct Answers

SKYCOASTER SITE CONTROLLER TEST UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

Question:
The setting on the hydraulic landing unit
Answer:
A. will be set by the controller
B. will be determined, during flight, by judging the weight and strength of the flyers

Question:
If it appears that flyers will go past the vertical position on the swing after the warning
phrase is given, the Assistant Controller will lower the landing pole out of the reach of
the flyers "Next Time", and when a safe catch can be made, give the catch phrase and
catch them normally.
Answer:
A. True

Question:
The Shafts and square keys on the winch cable drum moto and load adaptor bearing
must be inspected
Answer:
annually

Question:
The mechanism that prevents high speed, uncontrolled descent of the flyers in the
event of a hydraulic failure with the winch is the
Answer:
overspeed clutch assembly

Question:
When a site is shorthanded on crew members, one person may perform the duties of
the Flight Crew provided that person is te Senior Site Controller
Answer:
false

Question:
Per the Skycoaster Owner's Manual, this is the minimum height requirement to fly in a
Skysled
Answer:
48 inches

Question:
If the right-side flyer pulls the ripcord with no result, the flight crew's first action
should be to
Answer:
have the other flyer attempt to pull their ripcord

,Question:
A Site Controller can fill any position during the operations of the Skycoaster, but being
a Site Controller is not a position on the flight crew
Answer:
true

Question:
What is required of anyone climbing a SKycoaster tower per the Owner's Manual?
Answer:
harness, connecting landyard, and sliding sleeve

Question:
In the event of a winch failure, a Site Controller can winch the flyers to the top of the
launch tower using the manual valve
Answer:
false

Question:
It is acceptable for only one person to grab the loop on a double or triple flight
(excluding small children), especially if the person grabbing the loop appears to be very
strong.
Answer:
false

Question:
Should any flyer be unable or unwilling to grasp and hold onto the landing loop with
both hands, the flyer(s) shall be given the option of flying and coasting to a stop without
the use of any landing pole
Answer:
true

Question:
The component placed at the top of the flight structure that serves as the attachment
point for the flight cable is the
Answer:
flight bracket

Question:
Flight line performance is the sole determining factor in the certification of a new Site
Controller candidate
Answer:
false

Question:
The 2 rings that are used to hook each flyer to the flight carabiners are the
Answer:
suspension ring

, Question:
A properly fitted standard hex nut may be used instead of the required zinc plated
nylon inserted locknut as long as the footbar is checked before each and every flight
Answer:
false

Question:
the fabric and foam cover that is used to prevent the flight carabiners from contacting
the flyers' head is the
Answer:
fairing

Question:
The minimum age for any person working as a member of the Flight Crew is 18
Answer:
False

Question:
On what piece of equipment would you find a thimble, swage, and flemish eye?
Answer:
Launch Cable

Question:
Oil impregnated bronze piece inserted in flight brackets to allow free movement of the
flight shackle bolt
Answer:
Bushing

Question:
During normal operations the _ is ultimately responsible for visually monitoring the
winch drum during winch up
Answer:
Controller

Question:
All Hydraulic Fluid must be drained and replaced
Answer:
annually

Question:
On the Hydraulic Landing Unit, this is the recommended pressure setting for MEDIUM
Answer:
400 psi