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SIFT Study Guide Practice Questions: Army Aviation Exam – Q’s and A’s
SIFT Study Guide Practice Questions: Army Aviation Exam – Q’s and A’s
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SIFT Study Guide Practice Questions:Army Aviation Exam – Q’s and A’s
When generating lift, what should the pressure below the airfoil be in relation
to the pressure above the airfoil? - -greater than it
-what is the load factor of a 2000 pound helicopter that is currently
experiencing an effective load of 4000 pounds? - -2
-What type/types of drag increases as the speed increases? - -parasitic drag
and profile drag
-which of the following decreases upon an increase to the collective pitch
controller? - -RPM
-governor: - --adjusts the throttle as needed
-uses an electronic sensor
-regulates power to maintain RPM
-requires almost no manual control
-if the cyclic pitch control is pushed to the left, which way will the rotor disk
tip and which way will the helicopter move? - -left; left
-which directions are the anti-torque pedals designed to move the nose? - -
left and right
-which of the following is not included in a helicopter's base empty weight?
a. pilot
b. engine
c. optional equipment
d. transmission oil
e. rotors - -pilot
-what are the dangers of overloading a helicopter? - -decreased
performance and structural damage
-if the helicopter is nose down while attempting to hover, and there are no
winds, then it most likely has... - -front loaded center of gravity
-when performing a vertical takeoff to a hover, what should be done if the
heading begins to change? - -slowly adjust the anti torque pedals
-which of the following would not need to be maintained while performing a
hovering turn?
, a. altitude
b. rpm
c. heading
d. position
e. center of gravity - -c. heading
-what is a complication unique to sideward hovering flight as opposed to
forward and rearward flight? - -additional pressure needed on the anti
torque pedals to deal with the weathervane
-what should be avoided when performing an air taxi? - --flying in shaded
area of height-velocity diagram
-flying over other aircraft, vehicles, and personnel
-flying in crosswind conditions
-which of the following does not need to be checked before beginning a
normal takeoff from hover?
a. power
b. balance
c. rpm
d. flight controls
e. fuel levels - -c. rpm
-in straight and level flight, which control is primary used to increase
airspeed? - -cyclic pitch control
-a helicopter is attempting to take off when she notices that the helicopter's
nose tilts down after leading the ground. what is most likely the problem? - -
imbalanced center of gravity
-a helicopter begins a descent at 300 feet above the ground, with the intent
to lower to 200 feet above the ground. the pilot begins the descent at a
steady rate of 400 FMP. at what altitude should he begin leveling out the
helicopter?
a. 200 feet
b. 220 feet
c. 240 feet
d. 260 feet
e. 300 feet - --using the 10% of the rate rule--c. 240 feet
-which of the following would NOT be included in the maximum internal
weight?
a. pilot
b. cargo stored in aft of helicopter
c. useable fuel
d. passengers
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