AIR METHODS FINAL STUDY SHEET 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
◍ 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. Ans:
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.. Ans: 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? Ans: The main and tail rotor blades will be
restrained and secured to the deck.
◍ When must the aircraft be Hangard due to wind considerations. Ans:
When forecast winds reach 40 knots
,◍ What are your precipitation considerations when dealing with adverse
weather? Ans: 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. Ans: 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. Ans: ...
◍ What is the procedure for requesting additional training? Ans:
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? Ans: 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? Ans: 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? Ans: 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. Ans: ...
◍ What are the three requirements for night operations in regards to
airport requirements? Ans: 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. Ans: ...
◍ Prior to start and lift off what must each pilot do in regards to the
confirmation checks. Ans: 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. Ans: ...
, ◍ Who are the only authorized individuals to carry weapons on Air
Methods aircraft?
What weapons are included and prohibited? Ans: 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. Ans: ...
◍ PIC shall not allow cell phones or portable electronic devices to be
used during what modes of flight. Ans: taxi, takeoff, enroute, approach
or landing
◍ When can electronic devices be used in CRUISE flight? Ans: 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? Ans: No verbal communications,
sending or receiving texts, email or instant message while in flight and
aboard an aircraft
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
◍ 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. Ans:
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.. Ans: 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? Ans: The main and tail rotor blades will be
restrained and secured to the deck.
◍ When must the aircraft be Hangard due to wind considerations. Ans:
When forecast winds reach 40 knots
,◍ What are your precipitation considerations when dealing with adverse
weather? Ans: 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. Ans: 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. Ans: ...
◍ What is the procedure for requesting additional training? Ans:
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? Ans: 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? Ans: 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? Ans: 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. Ans: ...
◍ What are the three requirements for night operations in regards to
airport requirements? Ans: 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. Ans: ...
◍ Prior to start and lift off what must each pilot do in regards to the
confirmation checks. Ans: 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. Ans: ...
, ◍ Who are the only authorized individuals to carry weapons on Air
Methods aircraft?
What weapons are included and prohibited? Ans: 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. Ans: ...
◍ PIC shall not allow cell phones or portable electronic devices to be
used during what modes of flight. Ans: taxi, takeoff, enroute, approach
or landing
◍ When can electronic devices be used in CRUISE flight? Ans: 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? Ans: No verbal communications,
sending or receiving texts, email or instant message while in flight and
aboard an aircraft
