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Chapter 2: Flight operations General - -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. - -...
-Air methods utilizes a two-tier system of operational control. What are the
two tiers - -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 - -4 1 1 pilot computer system
-What are the two types of offsite communication centers for flight following
utilized by air methods? - -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 - -...
-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 - -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. - -
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? - -The main and tail rotor blades will be restrained and secured
to the deck.
-When must the aircraft be Hangard due to wind considerations - -When
forecast winds reach 40 knots
-What are your precipitation considerations when dealing with adverse
weather? - -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 - -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 - -...
-What is the procedure for requesting additional training? - -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? - -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? - -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? - -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 - -...
-What are the three requirements for night operations in regards to airport
requirements? - -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 - -...
-Prior to start and lift off what must each pilot do in regards to the
confirmation checks - -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 - -...
-Who are the only authorized individuals to carry weapons on Air Methods
aircraft?
What weapons are included and prohibited? - -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 - -...
-PIC shall not allow cell phones or portable electronic devices to be used
during what modes of flight - -taxi, takeoff, enroute, approach or landing
-When can electronic devices be used in CRUISE flight? - -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? - -No verbal communications, sending or
receiving texts, email or instant message while in flight and aboard an
aircraft
-Cyclic control Warning cover - -...
-What does a RED cyclic warning cover mean and when should it be
installed - -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? - -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.
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