Air Methods Exam Questions with correct Answers

Air Methods Exam Questions with correct Answers Chapter 2: Flight operations General - 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. - Answer ️️ -... Air methods utilizes a two-tier system of operational control. What are the two tiers - 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 - Answer ️️ -4 1 1 pilot computer system What are the two types of offsite communication centers for flight following utilized by air methods? - 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 - Answer ️️ -... Examples of when the pilot may fly into knowing icing conditions under V F R or into knowing forecast icing conditions under I F R - Answer ️️ -V F R - The forecast or report for icing in clouds or precipitation would allow a V F R flight so long as the pilot could operate clear of clouds and precipitation. I F R - only if the aircraft being operated is equipped and certified for flight into known icing conditions Temperature and Cold weather considerations for protecting medical equipment supplies, avionics, and other interior furnishings from the cold. - Answer ️️ -50°F or less. This heater should only be operated during ground, non-operating conditions What do you do when forecast winds reach or exceed the starting limits of the aircraft? - Answer ️️ -The main and tail rotor blades will be restrained and secured to the deck. When must the aircraft be Hangard due to wind considerations - Answer ️️ -When forecast winds reach 40 knots What are your precipitation considerations when dealing with adverse weather? - Answer ️️ - When forecast contains freezing rain, hail, or heavy snow, the aircraft will be safely relocated prior to the occurrence of forecast conditions What are the proximity and movement considerations in regards to adverse weather - Answer ️️ -When a weather systems movement or proximity of the hazardous weather requires an exercise of caution to protect the aircraft from potential damage, the P I C shall safely relocate the aircraft to a safe location as outlined in the local procedures. Aircraft training and currency requirements - Answer ️️ -... What is the procedure for requesting additional training? - Answer ️️ -Request shall be coordinated through the appropriate chain of command with fin