Air Methods question with answers
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. - -...
-Air methods utilizes a two-tier system of operational control. What are the two
tiers - -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 - -4 1 1
pilot computer system
-What are the two types of offsite communication centers for flight following
utilized by air methods? - -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 - -...
-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 - -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. - -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? - -The main and tail rotor blades will be restrained and secured to the deck.
-When must the aircraft be Hangard due to wind considerations - -When forecast
winds reach 40 knots
-What are your precipitation considerations when dealing with adverse weather? - -
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 - -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 - -...
-What is the procedure for requesting additional training? - -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? - -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? - -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? - -Study the appropriate I F R enroute or V F R
aeronautical charts, destination airport/heliport diagrams, appropriate I F R
approach charts for destination and alternate, if applicable
-Airport Requirements and Diagrams - -...
-What are the three requirements for night operations in regards to airport
requirements? - -1. Determine the wind direction prior to take off and landing.
2. Boundary or runway lights clearly show limits of landing and takeoff area.
3. Night is defined as the period from end of evening civil twilight to the beginning
of morning civil twilight.
-Before start/before take off confirmation check - -...
-Prior to start and lift off what must each pilot do in regards to the confirmation
checks - -Each pilot will verbally challenged him or herself and respond verbally to
each item on the confirmation checklist to ensure that each item is complete
-Carriage of weapons - -...
-Who are the only authorized individuals to carry weapons on Air Methods aircraft?
What weapons are included and prohibited? - -Local, state, or federal employees I.e.
Law-enforcement officers are authorized to carry weapons.
including fire arms and tasers.
Pepper spray, mace or other aerosol products are prohibited
, -Cell phones/portable electronic devices utilization - -...
-PIC shall not allow cell phones or portable electronic devices to be used during
what modes of flight - -taxi, takeoff, enroute, approach or landing
-When can electronic devices be used in CRUISE flight? - -When an E M I, R F I flight
test profile, developed by Air Methods has been conducted
-What is the zero tolerance policy in the interest of safety in regards to cell phone &
electronic devices? - -No verbal communications, sending or receiving texts, email
or instant message while in flight and aboard an aircraft
-Cyclic control Warning cover - -...
-What does a RED cyclic warning cover mean and when should it be installed - -It
means the aircraft is out of service and should be installed prior to rendering out of
service
-Who can install and/or remove a RED cyclic warning cover? - -Any Pilot or
Mechanic can install a RED cover.
Only a mechanic or an authorized pilot can remove it after the aircraft has been
returned to service.
-When do pilots utilize a YELLOW cyclic warning cover - -Anytime the aircraft is
restrained from flight. I E, tie downs in place, ground power connected, required
documentation removed from aircraft
-What paper work shall be carried on the helicopter for ALL flights - -The Dailey
Flight Log
-Weights for takeoff and max weight will be entered for all flights. What are the
exceptions? - -1. Maintenance flight, 2. training, 3. Ferry, 4. Reposition with only air
method employees aboard
-What kinds of flights are conducted under Part 91? - -1. Maintenance flight, 2.
training, 3. Ferry, 4. Reposition with only air method employees aboard
-Entry of C G data, the forward limit, actual C G and aft limit are required for what
type of helicopters? - -Multi engine helicopters
-Deplaning aircraft after landing / Before takeoff - -...
-Medical personnel or pacs shall not depart the aircraft until when? - -Pilot verbally
notifies "landed, clear to deplane".
-A pilot shall not take off until when? - -Pilot receives a verbal confirmation that
crew, passengers and doors are closed and secured
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. - -...
-Air methods utilizes a two-tier system of operational control. What are the two
tiers - -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 - -4 1 1
pilot computer system
-What are the two types of offsite communication centers for flight following
utilized by air methods? - -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 - -...
-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 - -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. - -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? - -The main and tail rotor blades will be restrained and secured to the deck.
-When must the aircraft be Hangard due to wind considerations - -When forecast
winds reach 40 knots
-What are your precipitation considerations when dealing with adverse weather? - -
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 - -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 - -...
-What is the procedure for requesting additional training? - -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? - -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? - -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? - -Study the appropriate I F R enroute or V F R
aeronautical charts, destination airport/heliport diagrams, appropriate I F R
approach charts for destination and alternate, if applicable
-Airport Requirements and Diagrams - -...
-What are the three requirements for night operations in regards to airport
requirements? - -1. Determine the wind direction prior to take off and landing.
2. Boundary or runway lights clearly show limits of landing and takeoff area.
3. Night is defined as the period from end of evening civil twilight to the beginning
of morning civil twilight.
-Before start/before take off confirmation check - -...
-Prior to start and lift off what must each pilot do in regards to the confirmation
checks - -Each pilot will verbally challenged him or herself and respond verbally to
each item on the confirmation checklist to ensure that each item is complete
-Carriage of weapons - -...
-Who are the only authorized individuals to carry weapons on Air Methods aircraft?
What weapons are included and prohibited? - -Local, state, or federal employees I.e.
Law-enforcement officers are authorized to carry weapons.
including fire arms and tasers.
Pepper spray, mace or other aerosol products are prohibited
, -Cell phones/portable electronic devices utilization - -...
-PIC shall not allow cell phones or portable electronic devices to be used during
what modes of flight - -taxi, takeoff, enroute, approach or landing
-When can electronic devices be used in CRUISE flight? - -When an E M I, R F I flight
test profile, developed by Air Methods has been conducted
-What is the zero tolerance policy in the interest of safety in regards to cell phone &
electronic devices? - -No verbal communications, sending or receiving texts, email
or instant message while in flight and aboard an aircraft
-Cyclic control Warning cover - -...
-What does a RED cyclic warning cover mean and when should it be installed - -It
means the aircraft is out of service and should be installed prior to rendering out of
service
-Who can install and/or remove a RED cyclic warning cover? - -Any Pilot or
Mechanic can install a RED cover.
Only a mechanic or an authorized pilot can remove it after the aircraft has been
returned to service.
-When do pilots utilize a YELLOW cyclic warning cover - -Anytime the aircraft is
restrained from flight. I E, tie downs in place, ground power connected, required
documentation removed from aircraft
-What paper work shall be carried on the helicopter for ALL flights - -The Dailey
Flight Log
-Weights for takeoff and max weight will be entered for all flights. What are the
exceptions? - -1. Maintenance flight, 2. training, 3. Ferry, 4. Reposition with only air
method employees aboard
-What kinds of flights are conducted under Part 91? - -1. Maintenance flight, 2.
training, 3. Ferry, 4. Reposition with only air method employees aboard
-Entry of C G data, the forward limit, actual C G and aft limit are required for what
type of helicopters? - -Multi engine helicopters
-Deplaning aircraft after landing / Before takeoff - -...
-Medical personnel or pacs shall not depart the aircraft until when? - -Pilot verbally
notifies "landed, clear to deplane".
-A pilot shall not take off until when? - -Pilot receives a verbal confirmation that
crew, passengers and doors are closed and secured
