AIR METHODS SPIFR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024

AIR METHODS SPIFR

HAA IFR OPS AT LOCATIONS W/o weather reporting - ANSWERS-Cannot
commence instrument approach or final aoproach segment to an airport unless
airport has approved weather source



Approved IFR WX sources - ANSWERS-Listed in A010 op specs

When approved wx not avail pilot may use weather source within 15nm per
135.611



If no wx reporting at location - ANSWERS-Use AREA forecast plus pireps, metars,
and tafs along route.



135.613 ifr approach to vfr flight

What wx mins? - ANSWERS-If distance from MAP to landing area is 3nm or less

Day 600-2

night 600-3



If distance from MAP to landing area is greater than 3nm

The vfr mins fir that airspace apply



135.613 vfr departure to ifr transition

, Wx mins at departure point? - ANSWERS-Can use 600-2 day 600-3 night, if there is
an obstacle departure procedure it must be followed and...

Ifr clearance obtained within 3nm



135.613 point in space approach wx minimums? - ANSWERS-If distance map to
landing zone is 1nm then vis must be 1sm with ceiling as approach chart says



Relocation flights permitted special vfr - ANSWERS-



When can you cut visibility in 1/2? - ANSWERS-Category A approach and...

All lighting requirements met



135.611 IFR OPS to locations w/o

Weather reporting - ANSWERS-1. Must have wx report within 15nm or

Use other nws source such as graphic forecast or other tafs in area

2. Must have alternate

3. Must have severe wx detection onboard unless pilot determines severe wx not
an issue



135.223 Must have alternate unless... - ANSWERS-+ or - 1 hour from eta...



Ceiling 1500 above lowest circling approach mda or...