Air Methods Exam Questions with correct Answers

Chapter 2: Flight operations General - Answer- The following are Operational control if you wish to skip to Chapter 3. Flight operations - helicopter specific, you can begin studying on flash card number 136. - Answer- ... Air methods utilizes a two-tier system of operational control. What are the two tiers - Answer- Tier 1: managers and directors, 4 1 1 pilot computer system, flight followers and operational control center. Tier 2: The pilot in command exercises operational control and final authority over the operation of the aircraft What system validates the pilots requirements, crew rest, and currency? It also issues an electronic flight release valid for the duration of the pilot's shift - Answer- 4 1 1 pilot computer system What are the two types of offsite communication centers for flight following utilized by air methods? - Answer- 1. H B S - hospital based system, located near their own base and staffed by non-air methods employees. 2. Community based system - staffed with air method employees and centralized in Omaha Nebraska, called Aircom, and Arch which is located in St. Louis Missouri Adverse or cold-weather operations - Answer- ... 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 - Answer- 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. - Answer- 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? - Answer- The main and tail rotor blades will be restrained and secured to the deck. When must the aircraft be Hangard due to wind considerations - Answer- When forecast winds reach 40 knots What are your precipitation considerations when dealing with adverse weather? - Answer- 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 - Answer- 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 - Answer- ... What is the procedure for requesting additional training? - Answer- 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? - Answer- 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? - Answer- 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? - Answer- 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 - Answer- ... What are the three requirements for night operations in regards to airport requirements? - Answer- 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 - Answer- ... Prior to start and lift off what must each pilot do in regards to the confirmation checks - Answer- 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 - Answer- ... Who are the only authorized individuals to carry weapons on Air Methods aircraft? What weapons are included and prohibited? - Answer- 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 - Answer- ... PIC shall not allow cell phones or portable electronic devices to be used during what modes of flight - Answer- taxi, takeoff, enroute, approach or landing When can electronic devices be used in CRUISE flight? - Answer- 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? - Answer- No verbal communications, sending or receiving texts, email or instant message while in flight and aboard an aircraft Cyclic control Warning cover - Answer- ... What does a RED cyclic warning cover mean and when should it be installed - Answer- It means the aircraft is out of service and should be installed prior to rendering out of service Who can install and/or remove a RED cyclic warning cover? - Answer- Any Pilot or Mechanic can install a RED cover. Only a mechanic or an authorized pilot can remove it after the aircraft has been returned to service. When do pilots utilize a YELLOW cyclic warning cover - Answer- Anytime the aircraft is restrained from flight. I E, tie downs in place, ground power connected, required documentation removed from aircraft What paper work shall be carried on the helicopter for ALL flights - Answer- The Dailey Flight Log Weights for takeoff and max weight will be entered for all flights. What are the exceptions? - Answer- 1. Maintenance flight, 2. training, 3. Ferry, 4. Reposition with only air method employees aboard What kinds of flights are conducted under Part 91? - Answer- 1. Maintenance flight, 2. training, 3. Ferry, 4. Reposition with only air method employees aboard Entry of C G data, the forward limit, actual C G and aft limit are required for what type of helicopters? - Answer- Multi engine helicopters Deplaning aircraft after landing / Before takeoff - Answer- ... Medical personnel or pacs shall not depart the aircraft until when? - Answer- Pilot verbally notifies "landed, clear to deplane". A pilot shall not take off until when? - Answer- Pilot receives a verbal confirmation that crew, passengers and doors are closed and secured Deteriorating Weather conditions Enroute - Answer- ... What are 5 procedure options to follow for deteriorating weather enroute? - Answer- 1. Divert to alternate airport / heliport or suitable area for patient transfer to other means of transport. 2. Return to departure point What are 5 procedure options to follow for deteriorating weather enroute? Continued - Answer- 3. Land and notify dispatch of the situation and make arrangements for care of patient. 4. If I F R program and weather and regulations. permits, continue under I F R. 5. Execute inadvertent I M C What Equipment is required for Night Flight? - Answer- 1. Flashlight. 2. Radar altimeter for all night flights. 3. Searchlight for night scene flights. Emergency Operations - Answer- ... How long do you have to notify the director of operations and chief pilot after an emergency - Answer- after landing, a P I C under emergency authority that deviated from a FAR will immediately notify operations and the chief pilot in a written report How does a patient 's condition effect a pilots use of emergency deviation authority? - Answer- Patient condition is Not a valid consideration for use of FAR 135.19 emergency deviation. When can a pilot practice E.P's or autorotations. - Answer- E.P's and autos will not be performed except when under the supervision of company instructor or check airman during training or flight checks. This does not preclude post maintenance flights. FLIGHT FOLLOWING - Answer- ... V F R flight following procedures includes what type of flights? - Answer- Includes training flights, maintenance flights and ferry flights. What do all flights require? - Answer- An electronic Air Methods flight plan. Who is responsible for entering the Air Methods flight plan? - Answer- H B S or Aircom/Arch will enter the flight plans into the air methods approved flight tracker. What information will a pilot provide to communication specialist at lift off? - Answer- 1. P O B 2. Fuel on board in hours and minutes 3. Destination 4. E T A 5. Risk assessment value How often will pilots give a position report? And what should it include? - Answer- Every 15 minutes unless equipped with outer link or sky connect GPS flight tracking system. The report should include position in Latitude and longitude and time remaining to the destination. When landing is assured what information needs to be passed? - Answer- The pilot will notify the communications center by radio of landing time. Flight time limitations and Rest Requirements - Answer- ... Define: duty period - Answer- Time between reporting for assignment involving flight time and release from that assignment by certificate holder How long is a scheduled duty period and how long may it be extended - Answer- 12 scheduled consecutive hours. This can be extended by 2 hours for a total of 14 hours Define: rest period and what three factors must be present to constitute rest. - Answer- 10 scheduled hours of rest that are: 1. Consecutive 2. Known in advance 3. Free from all restraint How are duty assignments and flight time captured? - Answer- Duty periods and flight times shall be captured in the Air Methods Pilot 411 system. When is it permissible to extend beyond 14 hours duty day? - Answer- The exception to 14 hours is only when a delay outside the control of the certificate holder upsets the planned completion time. The key phrase is "planned completion time of assignment". What circumstances can constitute an unplanned delay that would allow a duty time to extend beyond the 14 hour duty day? - Answer- Delays due to: 1. Air traffic control 2. Mechanical problem 3. Adverse weather 4. Late arriving passengers A pilot may not except assignment if that crew members total flight time in commercial flying will exceed how many hours per quarter, two consecutive quarters and calendar year? - Answer- 1. 500 hours per quarter 2. 800 hours in two consecutive quarters 3. 1400 hours in any calendar year