Air Methods Exam (NEW 2023/ 2024 Update) Study Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct
QUESTION
Are AMC pilots authorized by the
... [Show More] FAA to conduct VFR operations based solely on indications bay the ADDS HEMS tool?
Answer:
No. Only to support a decision (GOM 2.62)
QUESTION
Air Methods pilots will use one or more of the approved weather sources for IFR/VFR flight planning. Name them:
Answer:
-Telvent DTN (Schneider Electric)
-WSI
-DTC DUAT
-CSC DUATS
-Foreflight
-Any Internet package/provider that uses the sources listed in A010 for weather information may be used at the pilot's discretion.
(GOM 2.62)
QUESTION
May helicopter pilots accept LAHSO clearances?
Answer:
No (GOM 3.5)
QUESTION
While on approach or departure, obstructions should be cleared by a minimum of_________________?
Answer:
As a minimum, obstructions shall be cleared by 30 feet during approach and departure. When on the
ground there will be a minimum of 15 feet clearance from obstructions. (GOM 3.6)
QUESTION
What is the maximum rate of descent below 300' AGL during an approach (other that a normal approach) to clear an area?
Answer:
200 FPM (GOM 3.6)
QUESTION
To maintain a safe environment in an LZ the aircraft state may be in one of the following:
Answer:
-Shut down if no crowd control is present.
-Reduced to ground idle and controls locked.
-Reduced to idle with pilot in cockpit.
(GOM 3.7)
QUESTION
Outside of regulatory requirements, Air Methods pilots are required to maintain a minimum cruise altitude of __________________ when able.
Answer:
1000 ft AGL. (GOM 3.9/FAR 135.203)
QUESTION
What items must pilots announce on 123.025?
Answer:
- Approach
- At five miles from landing
- At one mile from landing
- Upon landing
- Departure
- Upon liftoff
- At one mile from departure
- At five miles from departure
(GOM 3.11)
QUESTION
When making a departure from anywhere other than an airport, a turn on course will not be made until the aircraft has climbed at least ______________?
Answer:
300 feet AGL for day operations and 500 feet AGL for night operations unless rising terrain, obstacles, or local procedures dictate. (GOM 3.12)
QUESTION
What are the minimum ceiling and visibility requirements for SVFR IAW the AMC GOM?
Answer:
- DAY: 700 foot ceiling and 2 miles visibility.
- NIGHT: 800 foot ceiling and 3 miles visibility.
(GOM 3.13)
QUESTION
What type of airspace is needed to be granted SVFR clearance?
Answer:
Controlled Airspace
(GOM 3.13)
QUESTION
While at a hospital, you write up an aircraft discrepancy that is eligible for referral IAW the Air Methods MEL for your aircraft. What procedure should you use to sign off the discrepancy in the aircraft logbook?
Answer:
-Appropriate entries shall be made in the aircraft logbook and the Deferred Discrepancy Log.
The aircraft must be appropriately placarded.
(GOM 5.6.1)
QUESTION
Upon returning from a flight request where you had to defer an aircraft discrepancy, what are your administrative actions if a mechanic is not available?
Answer:
The Deferred Discrepancy Log shall be faxed to the Maintenance Support Representative within 24 hours of deferral.
(GOM 5.6.1)
QUESTION
Who may operate tugs and other equipment to move an aircraft?
Answer:
Properly trained Air Methods' pilots, mechanics, or medical personnel who are employees of Air Methods. (GOM 6.1)
QUESTION
When is a wing walker required? [Show Less]