What are the seven selection factors that are part of the technical considerations of choosing
a HLZ site?
1. Size of HLP (helicopter landing point)
2. Landing Formations
3. Surface Conditions
4. Obstacles
5. Approach and Departure Routes
6. Atmospheric Conditions
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PATHFINDER - HLZ (DAY 7 TEST) // KW
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024/2025
What are the seven selection factors that are part of the technical considerations of choosing
a HLZ site?
1. Size of HLP (helicopter landing point)
2. Landing Formations
3. Surface Conditions
4. Obstacles
5. Approach and Departure Routes
6. Atmospheric Conditions
7. Type of Load
What factors contribute to the process of HLZ site selection?
With regard to slope, how do you land the aircraft?
NEVER on a down slope
-Attempt to land on up-slope or side-slope
What are the ground slope restrictions?
<7 degrees = any AC can land
>7 = AC with skids (OH & UH) must terminate at a hover
7< slope <15 = wheeled AC (larger UH & CH) given advisory
How do you calculate slope and what is the round procedure? When is it accurate?
SLOPE = (difference in elevation / horizontal distance) x 57.3
-SAME UNITS OF MEASUREMENT
--Always round UP to nearest whole number
---Accurate under 20 degrees
What is the land heading? / How do you want to land?
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