PATHFINDER HLZS STUDY GUIDE 2023-2024 #7
What covers Air Traffic Control - correct answer FAA 7110.65P, FM 3-21.38, FM 3-
04.120
Four Purposes of Pathfinder Air Traffic Control Procedures - correct answer -Prevent
Collisions
-Expedite Traffic
-Provide Flight Information
-Aid in Search and Rescue
Internal Net Recorder - correct answer DA Form 7461-R
Three qualities of a Pathfinder ATC - correct answer -Accuracy
-Speed
-Knowledge
Six Communication Techniques for ATC - correct answer -Avoid a monotonous pitch
-Avoid a too slow or too fast rate of speech
-Avoid and display of emotion, nervousness or excitement
-Speak directly into the microphone
-Speak in a normal conversational tone
-Speak with confidence
Pertinent Information for ATC - correct answer -Signal on call
-Description of the landing site
-Wind speed and direction
-Field elevation of the landing site (Night Only)
Advisory Information for ATC - correct answer -Turbulence at or near the site
-Obstacles/Hazards
-Artillery/Mortar Fire
-Enemy situation
-Weather
-Other A/C at or near the site
Three Cardinal Rules for Arriving and Departing A/C - correct answer 1. Arriving A/C will
not be given clearance to land at a landing point until all preceding aircraft have taxied
from or flown forward of the designated landing point
2. Departing A/C will not be cleared for departure until all preceding aircraft have flown
clear of the forward landing point. This is to prevent one A/C from flying over another.
3. Never allow a sling load A/C to fly over personal, equipment or another A/C at
anytime.
What is a Traffic Pattern - correct answer Is used to control A/C around a landing site,
drop zones, and pick up zones in order to ensure aircraft separation.
, Traffic Pattern Characteristics - correct answer -Standard traffic pattern extends in all
directions for a distance of one statute mile for the center line of the landing zone.
-Standard Traffic pattern consists of five legs:
-Upwind Leg
-Crosswind Leg
-Downwind Leg
-Base Leg
-Final Approach Leg
Six priorities for landing A/C - correct answer -A/C with an in flight emergency
-Medevac A/C w/ ground medevac
-Coded A/C [(1-8)8=LT. COL...1=President]
-Flight of two or more A/C
-Single A/C
GTA Map Marking - correct answer CCP and RP to OP site 6-8 Kilometers
CCP and RP to Control Zone 3 to 5 Kilometers
Fixed wing control zone 18 kilometers diameter
Rotary wing control zone 6 kilometers diameter
Types of missions that require Pathfinder ATC procedures - correct answer -Verbally
initiated release system parachute drop
-Computer air release point parachute drop
-Aerial medevac/casevac
-LZ/PZ operations
-Close air support
-Disoriented A/C
Helicopter Landing Zone Reference - correct answer FM 3-12.38
FM 90-4
HLZ Considerations - correct answer -Tactical Considerations
-Technical Considerations
HLZ Tactical Considerations - correct answer Considerations that pertain to the actual
mission of the unit being moved.
HLZ Technical Considerations - correct answer -Size of HLP
-Landing formations
-Surface conditions
-Obstacles
-Approach and departure routes
-Atmospheric conditions
-Type of load
What covers Air Traffic Control - correct answer FAA 7110.65P, FM 3-21.38, FM 3-
04.120
Four Purposes of Pathfinder Air Traffic Control Procedures - correct answer -Prevent
Collisions
-Expedite Traffic
-Provide Flight Information
-Aid in Search and Rescue
Internal Net Recorder - correct answer DA Form 7461-R
Three qualities of a Pathfinder ATC - correct answer -Accuracy
-Speed
-Knowledge
Six Communication Techniques for ATC - correct answer -Avoid a monotonous pitch
-Avoid a too slow or too fast rate of speech
-Avoid and display of emotion, nervousness or excitement
-Speak directly into the microphone
-Speak in a normal conversational tone
-Speak with confidence
Pertinent Information for ATC - correct answer -Signal on call
-Description of the landing site
-Wind speed and direction
-Field elevation of the landing site (Night Only)
Advisory Information for ATC - correct answer -Turbulence at or near the site
-Obstacles/Hazards
-Artillery/Mortar Fire
-Enemy situation
-Weather
-Other A/C at or near the site
Three Cardinal Rules for Arriving and Departing A/C - correct answer 1. Arriving A/C will
not be given clearance to land at a landing point until all preceding aircraft have taxied
from or flown forward of the designated landing point
2. Departing A/C will not be cleared for departure until all preceding aircraft have flown
clear of the forward landing point. This is to prevent one A/C from flying over another.
3. Never allow a sling load A/C to fly over personal, equipment or another A/C at
anytime.
What is a Traffic Pattern - correct answer Is used to control A/C around a landing site,
drop zones, and pick up zones in order to ensure aircraft separation.
, Traffic Pattern Characteristics - correct answer -Standard traffic pattern extends in all
directions for a distance of one statute mile for the center line of the landing zone.
-Standard Traffic pattern consists of five legs:
-Upwind Leg
-Crosswind Leg
-Downwind Leg
-Base Leg
-Final Approach Leg
Six priorities for landing A/C - correct answer -A/C with an in flight emergency
-Medevac A/C w/ ground medevac
-Coded A/C [(1-8)8=LT. COL...1=President]
-Flight of two or more A/C
-Single A/C
GTA Map Marking - correct answer CCP and RP to OP site 6-8 Kilometers
CCP and RP to Control Zone 3 to 5 Kilometers
Fixed wing control zone 18 kilometers diameter
Rotary wing control zone 6 kilometers diameter
Types of missions that require Pathfinder ATC procedures - correct answer -Verbally
initiated release system parachute drop
-Computer air release point parachute drop
-Aerial medevac/casevac
-LZ/PZ operations
-Close air support
-Disoriented A/C
Helicopter Landing Zone Reference - correct answer FM 3-12.38
FM 90-4
HLZ Considerations - correct answer -Tactical Considerations
-Technical Considerations
HLZ Tactical Considerations - correct answer Considerations that pertain to the actual
mission of the unit being moved.
HLZ Technical Considerations - correct answer -Size of HLP
-Landing formations
-Surface conditions
-Obstacles
-Approach and departure routes
-Atmospheric conditions
-Type of load
