NEWEST (2026-2027) AIR METHODS CHECKRIDE PREP
EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
What are the minimum ceiling and visibility requirements for SVFR as stated
by the AMC GOM? The response Day: two miles and 700 feet
Three miles and 800 feet at night
What kind of airspace is necessary to receive an SVFR clearance? The response
controlled airspace to the surface that is assigned to an airport
Where should the IIMC process template be stored? The response Stored in the
chopper and posted at the base
What options are available in compliance with the AMC GOM when
confronting worsening weather while traveling? ANSWER: If there are no other
options, either complete the IIMC procedure or divert, return to the departure
location, land, and alert dispatch.
When an aircraft encounters IIMC, what are the four first measures for aircraft
control? ANSWER 1. Level of attitude
2. Heading (keep going unless you're avoiding recognized obstacles)
3. Power (modify to increase power)
4. Airspeed (modify to increase airspeed).
Which two requests, and in what order, should be made to ATC when seeking
IIMC assistance? The response 1. Send vector requests to the closest VMC
conditions.
2. Ask vectors to come as close as possible.
What steps make up the entire IIMC process? The response 1. Preserve control
of the aircraft
2. ascend to MSA
, 3. When it is safe to do so, de-goggle (if appropriate).
4. Limit every rotation to the regular rate.
5. Make an emergency call to approach control (squawk 7700 when you can,
and indicate location, altitude, heading, fuel status, persons on board, or IIMC
and ask for help).
6. Proceed to the instrument approach or VMC condition.
What are FAR 135.207's Day/Night VFR surface reference requirements?
ANSWER Day: Visual surface reference is required.
At night, the helicopter must have enough visible surface light reference to
operate securely.
Which subject is addressed in OPSPECS A021? ANSWER Emergency medical
services operations using helicopters.
What are the local mountainous flights' VFR weather minimums for G airspace
throughout the day? At night? The response Day: 3 miles and 800 feet
Night aided: 3 kilometers and 1000 feet
Unassisted at night: 1500' and 3 miles
For hilly flights outside the local region during the day, what are the VFR
weather minimums for G airspace? At night? The response Day: three miles and
a thousand feet
Night aided: five miles and a thousand feet
Unassisted nighttime: 1500' and 5 miles
What are our daytime and nighttime obstacle clearance requirements, excluding
takeoff and landing? The response 300' day, 500' night
When is it necessary to employ cross-country weather minimums? If the pilot
has not passed the local flying area exam within the last 12 months, or if they
are outside the base's local flying area, they should respond.
Where is the description of the local flying area at the base located? - A021
ANSWER OPSPECS
When is it necessary for a PIC to locate and record the highest obstacle on a
scheduled flight path? ANSWER Before every flight
Can AMC pilots perform a VFR flight using only the HEMS tool? The response
No, it is limited to supporting a no-go judgment. Use of authorized national
weather sources is required.
EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
What are the minimum ceiling and visibility requirements for SVFR as stated
by the AMC GOM? The response Day: two miles and 700 feet
Three miles and 800 feet at night
What kind of airspace is necessary to receive an SVFR clearance? The response
controlled airspace to the surface that is assigned to an airport
Where should the IIMC process template be stored? The response Stored in the
chopper and posted at the base
What options are available in compliance with the AMC GOM when
confronting worsening weather while traveling? ANSWER: If there are no other
options, either complete the IIMC procedure or divert, return to the departure
location, land, and alert dispatch.
When an aircraft encounters IIMC, what are the four first measures for aircraft
control? ANSWER 1. Level of attitude
2. Heading (keep going unless you're avoiding recognized obstacles)
3. Power (modify to increase power)
4. Airspeed (modify to increase airspeed).
Which two requests, and in what order, should be made to ATC when seeking
IIMC assistance? The response 1. Send vector requests to the closest VMC
conditions.
2. Ask vectors to come as close as possible.
What steps make up the entire IIMC process? The response 1. Preserve control
of the aircraft
2. ascend to MSA
, 3. When it is safe to do so, de-goggle (if appropriate).
4. Limit every rotation to the regular rate.
5. Make an emergency call to approach control (squawk 7700 when you can,
and indicate location, altitude, heading, fuel status, persons on board, or IIMC
and ask for help).
6. Proceed to the instrument approach or VMC condition.
What are FAR 135.207's Day/Night VFR surface reference requirements?
ANSWER Day: Visual surface reference is required.
At night, the helicopter must have enough visible surface light reference to
operate securely.
Which subject is addressed in OPSPECS A021? ANSWER Emergency medical
services operations using helicopters.
What are the local mountainous flights' VFR weather minimums for G airspace
throughout the day? At night? The response Day: 3 miles and 800 feet
Night aided: 3 kilometers and 1000 feet
Unassisted at night: 1500' and 3 miles
For hilly flights outside the local region during the day, what are the VFR
weather minimums for G airspace? At night? The response Day: three miles and
a thousand feet
Night aided: five miles and a thousand feet
Unassisted nighttime: 1500' and 5 miles
What are our daytime and nighttime obstacle clearance requirements, excluding
takeoff and landing? The response 300' day, 500' night
When is it necessary to employ cross-country weather minimums? If the pilot
has not passed the local flying area exam within the last 12 months, or if they
are outside the base's local flying area, they should respond.
Where is the description of the local flying area at the base located? - A021
ANSWER OPSPECS
When is it necessary for a PIC to locate and record the highest obstacle on a
scheduled flight path? ANSWER Before every flight
Can AMC pilots perform a VFR flight using only the HEMS tool? The response
No, it is limited to supporting a no-go judgment. Use of authorized national
weather sources is required.
