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Chapter 2: Flight operations General -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
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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.
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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
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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 final approval
from the chief pilot
As P I C you have not flown in the specific make, model or series aircraft in the
last 60 days what must you accomplish? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔As a minimum you must
accomplish one start and three takeoffs and landings
As P I C you have not flown on your specific make, model, or series aircraft in the
last 90 days. What must you do? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔You must notify the Regional
Aviation Manager to determine if any training is needed for the pilot to perform
competently and safely in that aircraft.
If you have not fallen over a route and into an airport/heliport within the preceding
90 days what must you do? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Study the appropriate I F R enroute
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