AIRMETHODS ASSESSMENT 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ 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
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ 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
