Helicopter Private Pilot Exam Questions with complete solutions 2023.

Helicopter Private Pilot Exam Questions with complete solutions 2023. How does best rate-of-climb speed (V_Y) differ from best angle-of-climb speed (V_X)? - correct answers.In a helicopter, climbing straight up (or very steeply) is neither the safest nor the fastest way to gain altitude. A helicopter flown at the best rate-of-climb speed (V_Y) obtains the greatest gain in altitude over a given period of time. In other words, best rate-of-climb speed is the speed that gets you the fastest altitude gain but it is not the steepest climb. Best rate-of-climb speed is normally used during the climb after all obstacles have been cleared and is usually maintained until reaching cruise altitude. Angle of climb is a function of altitude gained over a given distance. The V_Y results in the highest climb rate, but not the steepest climb angle, and may not be sufficient to clear obstructions. The best angle of climb speed (V_X) depends upon the power available. If there is a surplus of power available, the helicopter can climb vertically, so V_X is zero. What type of helicopter can you fly with your private pilot helicopter license? - correct answers.Any helicopter up to 12,500 lbs. For Robinson helicopters you also need to meet the requirements of SFAR 73. For other helicopters (over 12,500 lbs) a type rating is required (See 14 CFR 61.31 for type rating requirements and 1.1 for large aircraft definition). What are the eligibility requirements for a private pilot certificate? - correct answers.You must be at least 17 years old, have a student, sport, or recreational pilot license, speak/read/write/understand English, have flight training and requisite flight experience, pass knowledge and practical tests, and receive a logbook endorsement. See 14 CFR 61.103 What do you have to have in your possession or readily accessible in the aircraft while exercising the privileges of your airman certificate? - correct answers.As a pilot you must have license, medical certificate, and photo ID. As a solo student you must have student/medical certificates and logbook with endorsements. See 14 CFR 61.3. Can you fly a twin turbine powered aircraft? - correct answers.Yes. See 14 CFR 61.31. Can you fly for compensation or hire? - correct answers.No. See 14 CFR 61.113 Can you share the expenses with your passenger? - correct answers.Yes, but you must pay no less than your pro rata share of expenses. See 14 CFR 61.113. How long is your certificate good for? - correct answers.The private pilot certificate is valid indefinitely but there is a currency requirement consisting of a biennial flight review (BFR). You must also have a current medical certificate, as required. There are additional currency requirements for carrying passengers. See 14 CFR 61.19 (pilot certificate), 61.56 (for flight review), and part 67 for medical standards and certifications. How long is a class 2 medical good for? - correct answers.24 months if you are over 40 years old, or 60 months if you are under 40 years old. See 14 CFR 61.23. What are the currency requirements for a private pilot? - correct answers.Biennial flight review (every 2 years) and current medical. See 14 CFR 61.56 (for flight review), and part 67 for medical standards and certifications. There are additional currency requirements when carrying passengers. What is the reason for keeping a flight record in you logbook? - correct answers.For proof of currency or additional ratings or biennial flight review (BFR). See 14 CFR 61.51. What recent flight experience do you have to have in order to carry a passenger? - correct answers.3 daytime takeoffs & landings in the last 90 days and 3 night takeoffs & landings to a full stop in the last 90 days (one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise), in the same category, class, and type of aircraft. See 14 CFR 61.57. If you take your biennial flight review in a Bell 206, can you act as pilot in command in an R-22 helicopter? - correct answers.No. SFAR 73 requires the BFR to be in an R-22 to act as PIC in an R-22 (every 12 months). See SFAR 73-2-B-1-ii. To act as PIC in the R-22 how often do you have to take a flight review if you have less than 200 hours? - correct answers.According to 73-2(b)(1), you must have a flight review in an R-22 every 12 months and obtain an endorsement for that flight review from a CFI authorized under paragraph (b)(5). The flight review must include: enhanced autorotation training; engine rotor RPM control w/o use of the governor; low rotor RPM recognition and recovery; and effects of low G maneuvers and proper recovery procedures. What class of medical certificate is required to exercise private pilot privileges? - correct answers.Third class medical certificate. See 14 CFR 61.23. In some circumstances it is sufficient to have a US driver's license. See 14 CFR 61.113(i). What equipment is required to be operational prior to a flight? - correct answers.For VFR daytime flight: T: tachometer for each engine O: outside air temperature gauge M: manifold pressure gauge for each altitude engine A: altimeter T: temperature gauge for each liquid-cooled engine or oil temperature gauge for each air-cooled engine O: oil pressure gauge for each engine using a pressure system F: fuel gauge for each fuel tank F: flotation gear for operation over water beyond gliding distance to shore (for hire) L: anti-collision light system L: landing gear position indicator if there is retractable landing gear A: airspeed indicator M: magnetic direction indicator (compass) E: emergency locator beacon S: seat belts or shoulder harnesses For VFR night flight: In addition to above, position lights, adequate electrical source for all installed electric instruments and radio, spare fuses (if used) accessible to pilot during flight, electric landing light (if operated for hire). Another Mnemonic: CAMALS FOOT Compass, ASI, Manifold Pressure Gauge, Altimeter, Lights, Seatbelts, Fuel Gauge, Oil Pressure, Oil Temperature Gauge, Tachometer See 14 CFR 91.205 What equipment is required for a night flight? - correct answers.Night Flight Required Equipment Mnemonic: FLAPE Fuses, Landing Lights, Anti-collision lights, Position Lights, Electrical Source How do you determine if the aircraft is airworthy? - correct answers.** Review this further ** PHATTALE: Preflight (91.103, ?), Hundred hour (91.409), Annual (91.409), TBO (?), Transponder (24 months, see 91.413), ADs, Life limited (?), ELT (12 months - 1 hour - 1/2 life, see 91.207). What should be checked as part of preflight procedures? - correct answers.Preflight Check Mnemonic: WFKART Weather, Fuel requirements, Known Traffic Delays, Alternates, Runway Length, Takeoff/landing distances What documents are required on board an aircraft? - correct answers.ARROW: Airworthiness certificate, Registration, Radio operators license (outside US), Operators handbook, Weight and balance information, as well as signed ADs (airworthiness directives) as needed. See 14 CFR 91.203 (airworthiness cert & registration), 91.9 (POH), and 23.1589 (weight & balance), 87.18 (for radio license). When do you have to have a radio operator's license? - correct answers.Outside the US (Canada, Mexico, etc). See 14 CFR 87.18. Who is responsible for maintaining the aircraft in airworthy condition? - correct answers.The owner/operator. See 14 CFR 91.403. Who is responsible for determining if an aircraft is airworthy? - correct answers.The pilot in command. See 14 CFR 91.3, 91.7. What records or documents should be inspected to determine if the aircraft has complied with all required inspections? - correct answers.Maintenance records (airframe, powerplant logs, ADs). See 14 CFR 91.417. What is an AD? - correct answers.An Airworthiness Directive is a notification to owners and operators of certified aircraft that a known safety deficiency with a particular model of aircraft, engine, avionics or other system exists and must be corrected (mandatory compliance). Airworthiness Directives (ADs) are legally enforceable rules issued by the FAA in accordance with 14 CFR part 39 to correct an unsafe condition in a product. Who issues an AD? - correct answers.The FAA. See 14 CFR 39. What AD must be signed off daily for the S300c? - correct answers.AD for tail rotor inspection (abrasion tape). What is the difference between 'life-limited' and 'TBO' parts? - correct answers.A life-limited part must be replaced when its lifetime is reached whereas a TBO (time before overhaul) part may be overhauled and reused when it's overhaul time is reached. For instance, rotor blades are normally a 'life-limited' part, whereas an engine is normally a 'TBO' part. How many hours can you overfly the annual inspection? - correct answers.You can't overfly the annual inspection. You can overfly the 100 hour inspection by 10 hours only for the purpose of transporting the aircraft to the inspection location. See 14 CFR 91.409. What kind of mechanic can sign off an annual inspection? - correct answers.The mechanic must hold an FAA inspection authorization. See 14 CFR 91.409. What is an STC? - correct answers.A Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) is a type certificate (TC) issued upon FAA approval to modify an aeronautical product from its original design, such as when adding aftermarket equipment. See 14 CFR 91.403(d). A supplemental type certificate (STC) is a national aviation authority-approved major modification or repair to an existing type certified aircraft, engine or propeller. As it adds to the existing type certificate, it is deemed "supplemental". Can you fly over the 100 hour inspection while renting a helicopter for a photo flight? - correct answers.No. See 14 CFR 91.409. How long is the airworthiness certificate good for? - correct answers.The airworthiness certificate is good for the life of the aircraft as long as it remains airworthy. See 14 CFR 91.203 (just says you have to have one). Where do you find the operating limitation of the aircraft? - correct answers.Pilots Operating Handbook under limitations. 14 CFR 91.9 states that you must comply with those limitations.