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Chapter 2: Flight operations General The following are Operational control
Air methods utilizes a two-tier system Tier 1: managers and directors, 4 1 1 pilot computer
of operational control. What are the system, flight followers and operational control
two tiers center.
Tier 2: The pilot in command exercises operational
control and final authority over the operation of the
aircraft
What system validates the pilots 4 1 1 pilot computer system
requirements, crew rest, and
currency? It also issues an electronic
flight release valid for the duration of
the pilot's shift
What are the two types of offsite 1. H B S - hospital based system, located near their
communication centers for flight own base and staffed by non-air methods
following utilized by 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 V F R - The forecast or report for icing in clouds or
into knowing icing conditions under precipitation would allow a V F R flight so long as
V F R or into knowing forecast icing the pilot could operate clear of clouds and
conditions under I F R precipitation.
I F R - only if the aircraft being operated is
equipped and certified for flight into known icing
conditions
Temperature and Cold weather 50°F or less. This heater should only be operated
considerations for protecting during ground, non-operating conditions
medical equipment supplies,
avionics, and other interior
furnishings from the cold.
What do you do when forecast The main and tail rotor blades will be restrained
winds reach or exceed the starting and secured to the deck.
limits of the aircraft?
When must the aircraft be Hangard When forecast winds reach 40 knots
due to wind considerations
What are your precipitation When forecast contains freezing rain, hail, or heavy
considerations when dealing with snow, the aircraft will be safely relocated prior to
adverse weather? the occurrence of forecast conditions
What are the proximity and When a weather systems movement or proximity of
movement considerations in regards the hazardous weather requires an exercise of
to adverse weather 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 Request shall be coordinated through the
additional training? appropriate chain of command with final approval
from the chief pilot
As P I C you have not flown in the As a minimum you must accomplish one start and
specific make, model or series three takeoffs and landings
aircraft in the last 60 days what must
you accomplish?
As P I C you have not flown on your You must notify the Regional Aviation Manager to
specific make, model, or series determine if any training is needed for the pilot to
aircraft in the last 90 days. What must perform competently and safely in that aircraft.
you do?
If you have not fallen over a route Study the appropriate I F R enroute or V F R
and into an airport/heliport within aeronautical charts, destination airport/heliport
the preceding 90 days what must diagrams, appropriate I F R approach charts for
you do? destination and alternate, if applicable
Airport Requirements and Diagrams ...
What are the three requirements for 1. Determine the wind direction prior to take off
night operations in regards to airport and landing.
requirements? 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