ORAL EXAM AIR METHODS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION
y135.609 Day non MTN local - 800-2
135.609 Day non MTN XC - 800-3
135.609 Day MTN local - 800-3
135.609 Day MTN XC - 1000-3
135.609 NVG non MTN local - 800-3
135.609 NGV non MTN XC - 1000-3
135.609 NVG MTN local - 1000-3
135.609 NGV MTN XC - 1000-5
135.609 Unaided non MTN local - 1000-3
135.609 Unaided non MTN XC - 1000-5
135.609 Unaided MTN local - 1500-3
135.609 Unaided MTN XC - 1500-5
Requirement to be able to use the "local" flying area minimums - Pilot must demonstrate a level of
farmilarity with the local flying area by passing examination given by the certificate holder within the 12
calendar months prior to using the local flying area 135.609c and A021
Where are the local flying areas described? - A021
When must the "cross country" non local wx minimums be utilized? - Any flight outside the local flying
area is a cross country operation. Pilots that have not passed a local flying area knowledge test within
the previous 12 calendar months must use cross country mins 135.609c A021
You receive a flight request to fly to a hospital 100 miles from your base to pick up a patient. What
information must you obtain prior to departing on this flight? - Each pilot in command shall before
beginning a flight become familiar with all available information concerning that flight. This information
must include for a flight under IFR or a flight not in the Vincity of a airport weather reports and forecast
fuel requirements alternates available if the planned flight cannot be completed and any new traffic
delays of which the pilot in command has been advised by ATC. 91.103
What type of weather can you expect from moist unstable air and very warm surface temperatures? -
Strong updrafts in cumulonimbus clouds.
What are the AMC minimum altitude for enroute operations? - Air Methods helicopter pilot shall when
able cruise at minimum of 1000 feet AGL day or night GOM 3.9
, What are the AMC SVFR minimums for day and night? - 700/2 and 800/3 GOM 3.13
When encountering deteriorating weather in route what options are available per the AMC GOM? - -
Divert to an alternate airport
-Return to the departure point land and notify dispatch your hospital personnel the situation to make
arrangements for care of the patient
-If weather conditions and regulations permit continue to fly under IFR
-Execute the double IMC procedure in section 2 of this manual it's a preceding options are not available
GOM 2.16
What are the steps used to maintain aircraft control during a I-IMC recovery? - •Attitude
•Heading (turn only to avoid known obstacles)
•Power (adjust to climb power)
•Airspeed (adjust to climb airspeed)
When requesting assistance from ATC during an I-IMC encounter, what are the two request that should
be made and in what order? - •Radar vectors to VMC conditions
•Vectors to the closest appoarch
GOM 2.37
FAR 135.207 is titled "VFR: Helicopter Surface Reference Requirements". What does this regulation relate
to? - It establishes the requirement for helicopter visual surface reference for VFR flight 135.207
What is required by 135.207 in order to operate a helicopter under VFR at night? - Visual surface light
reference that is sufficient to see in order to safety control the helicopter 135.207
When does encountering any potentially hazardous meteorological condition in-flight require any
specific action on part of the PIC? - Whenever a pilot encounters a potentially hazardous meteorological
condition in-flight the pilot shall notify an appropriate ground radio station as soon as practical 135.67
When shall sterile cockpit be in effect? - Critical phases of flight: take off landing and all other operations
below 10,000 feet except cruise fight. Pilots must engage the medical personnel in a continuous,
diplomatic, educational effort to make them aware of the need to limit conversations on the ICS during
critical phases of flight to topics related to the conduct of the flight.
May you turn off aircraft external lights during HNVGO operations? - You may turn off the anti-collision
and strobe lights if it presents a hazard. Position lights may not be turned off. GOM 3.2 and part 91.209
Must you utilize an aircraft landing light searchlight or night sun for takeoffs and landings under HNVGO?
- Yes, unless environmental effects dictate otherwise for example blowing snow or something that does
create a hazard GOM 3.2 part 91.205 requires a landing light for operations for hire.
How low may you operate when conducting HNVGO? - During in route phases of HNVGO no pilot will
operate below 500 feet AGL prior to initiating and Approach in aided or unaided. high reconnaissance
COMPLETE SOLUTION
y135.609 Day non MTN local - 800-2
135.609 Day non MTN XC - 800-3
135.609 Day MTN local - 800-3
135.609 Day MTN XC - 1000-3
135.609 NVG non MTN local - 800-3
135.609 NGV non MTN XC - 1000-3
135.609 NVG MTN local - 1000-3
135.609 NGV MTN XC - 1000-5
135.609 Unaided non MTN local - 1000-3
135.609 Unaided non MTN XC - 1000-5
135.609 Unaided MTN local - 1500-3
135.609 Unaided MTN XC - 1500-5
Requirement to be able to use the "local" flying area minimums - Pilot must demonstrate a level of
farmilarity with the local flying area by passing examination given by the certificate holder within the 12
calendar months prior to using the local flying area 135.609c and A021
Where are the local flying areas described? - A021
When must the "cross country" non local wx minimums be utilized? - Any flight outside the local flying
area is a cross country operation. Pilots that have not passed a local flying area knowledge test within
the previous 12 calendar months must use cross country mins 135.609c A021
You receive a flight request to fly to a hospital 100 miles from your base to pick up a patient. What
information must you obtain prior to departing on this flight? - Each pilot in command shall before
beginning a flight become familiar with all available information concerning that flight. This information
must include for a flight under IFR or a flight not in the Vincity of a airport weather reports and forecast
fuel requirements alternates available if the planned flight cannot be completed and any new traffic
delays of which the pilot in command has been advised by ATC. 91.103
What type of weather can you expect from moist unstable air and very warm surface temperatures? -
Strong updrafts in cumulonimbus clouds.
What are the AMC minimum altitude for enroute operations? - Air Methods helicopter pilot shall when
able cruise at minimum of 1000 feet AGL day or night GOM 3.9
, What are the AMC SVFR minimums for day and night? - 700/2 and 800/3 GOM 3.13
When encountering deteriorating weather in route what options are available per the AMC GOM? - -
Divert to an alternate airport
-Return to the departure point land and notify dispatch your hospital personnel the situation to make
arrangements for care of the patient
-If weather conditions and regulations permit continue to fly under IFR
-Execute the double IMC procedure in section 2 of this manual it's a preceding options are not available
GOM 2.16
What are the steps used to maintain aircraft control during a I-IMC recovery? - •Attitude
•Heading (turn only to avoid known obstacles)
•Power (adjust to climb power)
•Airspeed (adjust to climb airspeed)
When requesting assistance from ATC during an I-IMC encounter, what are the two request that should
be made and in what order? - •Radar vectors to VMC conditions
•Vectors to the closest appoarch
GOM 2.37
FAR 135.207 is titled "VFR: Helicopter Surface Reference Requirements". What does this regulation relate
to? - It establishes the requirement for helicopter visual surface reference for VFR flight 135.207
What is required by 135.207 in order to operate a helicopter under VFR at night? - Visual surface light
reference that is sufficient to see in order to safety control the helicopter 135.207
When does encountering any potentially hazardous meteorological condition in-flight require any
specific action on part of the PIC? - Whenever a pilot encounters a potentially hazardous meteorological
condition in-flight the pilot shall notify an appropriate ground radio station as soon as practical 135.67
When shall sterile cockpit be in effect? - Critical phases of flight: take off landing and all other operations
below 10,000 feet except cruise fight. Pilots must engage the medical personnel in a continuous,
diplomatic, educational effort to make them aware of the need to limit conversations on the ICS during
critical phases of flight to topics related to the conduct of the flight.
May you turn off aircraft external lights during HNVGO operations? - You may turn off the anti-collision
and strobe lights if it presents a hazard. Position lights may not be turned off. GOM 3.2 and part 91.209
Must you utilize an aircraft landing light searchlight or night sun for takeoffs and landings under HNVGO?
- Yes, unless environmental effects dictate otherwise for example blowing snow or something that does
create a hazard GOM 3.2 part 91.205 requires a landing light for operations for hire.
How low may you operate when conducting HNVGO? - During in route phases of HNVGO no pilot will
operate below 500 feet AGL prior to initiating and Approach in aided or unaided. high reconnaissance
