Air Methods questions with correct answers

Chapter 2: Flight operations General CORRECT ANSWER The following are Operational control if you wish to skip to Chapter 3. Flight operations - helicopter specific, you can begin studying on flash card number 136. CORRECT ANSWER ... Air methods utilizes a two-tier system of operational control. What are the two tiers CORRECT ANSWER Tier 1: managers and directors, 4 1 1 pilot computer system, flight followers and operational control center. Tier 2: The pilot in command exercises operational control and final authority over the operation of the aircraft What system validates the pilots requirements, crew rest, and currency? It also issues an electronic flight release valid for the duration of the pilot's shift CORRECT ANSWER 4 1 1 pilot computer system What are the two types of offsite communication centers for flight following utilized by air methods? CORRECT ANSWER 1. H B S - hospital based system, located near their own base and staffed by non-air methods employees. 2. Community based system - staffed with air method employees and centralized in Omaha Nebraska, called Aircom, and Arch which is located in St. Louis Missouri Adverse or cold-weather operations CORRECT ANSWER ... Examples of when the pilot may fly into