Oral Air Methods Exam With Complete Solutions
135.609 Day non MTN local - Answer 800-2
135.609 Day non MTN XC - Answer 800-3
135.609 Day MTN local - Answer 800-3
135.609 Day MTN XC - Answer 1000-3
135.609 NVG non MTN local - Answer 800-3
135.609 NGV non MTN XC - Answer 1000-3
135.609 NVG MTN local - Answer 1000-3
135.609 NGV MTN XC - Answer 1000-5
135.609 Unaided non MTN local - Answer 1000-3
135.609 Unaided non MTN XC - Answer 1000-5
135.609 Unaided MTN local - Answer 1500-3
135.609 Unaided MTN XC - Answer 1500-5
, Requirement to be able to use the "local" flying area minimums - Answer 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? - Answer A021
At what must the "cross country" non local wx minimums be used? - Answer 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 get a call to fly to a hospital 100 miles from your base to pick up a patient. What
information are you required to gather before starting this flight? Answer Each pilot in
command shall before beginning a flight become familiar with all available information
concerning that flight. This shall include for a flight under IFR or a flight not in the Vincity
of an 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? -Answer Strong updrafts in cumulonimbus clouds.
What are the AMC minimum altitude for enroute operations? -Answer 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? -Answer 700/2 and 800/3 GOM 3.13
Once en route and experiencing deteriorating weather to the point where it is no longer
safe to continue flying what options are available according to the AMC GOM? -Answer -
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
135.609 Day non MTN local - Answer 800-2
135.609 Day non MTN XC - Answer 800-3
135.609 Day MTN local - Answer 800-3
135.609 Day MTN XC - Answer 1000-3
135.609 NVG non MTN local - Answer 800-3
135.609 NGV non MTN XC - Answer 1000-3
135.609 NVG MTN local - Answer 1000-3
135.609 NGV MTN XC - Answer 1000-5
135.609 Unaided non MTN local - Answer 1000-3
135.609 Unaided non MTN XC - Answer 1000-5
135.609 Unaided MTN local - Answer 1500-3
135.609 Unaided MTN XC - Answer 1500-5
, Requirement to be able to use the "local" flying area minimums - Answer 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? - Answer A021
At what must the "cross country" non local wx minimums be used? - Answer 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 get a call to fly to a hospital 100 miles from your base to pick up a patient. What
information are you required to gather before starting this flight? Answer Each pilot in
command shall before beginning a flight become familiar with all available information
concerning that flight. This shall include for a flight under IFR or a flight not in the Vincity
of an 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? -Answer Strong updrafts in cumulonimbus clouds.
What are the AMC minimum altitude for enroute operations? -Answer 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? -Answer 700/2 and 800/3 GOM 3.13
Once en route and experiencing deteriorating weather to the point where it is no longer
safe to continue flying what options are available according to the AMC GOM? -Answer -
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
