Pathfinder Helicopter Landing Zone Exams

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What factors contribute to the process of HLZ site selection are grouped into two
main categories? - ANSWERTactical considerations, technical considerations

In regards to HLZ's, who is responsible for tactical considerations? - ANSWERthe
ground unit commander (GUC) and his staff

Tactical considerations pertain to the actual mission of the unit being moved. What
are the three types of tactical considerations? - ANSWERThe estimate of the
situation using METT-TC, location of the objective from the tentative HLS, size of the
element being moved

In regard to HLZ's, who is responsible for technical considerations? - ANSWERthe
pathfinder

What are the eight selection factors for technical considerations? - ANSWERsize of
hlp (helicopter lading point), landing formations, surface conditions, obstacles,
approach and departure routes, atmospheric conditions, type of load, formation and
number of aircraft

In regards to the size of the HLP, the size of the landing point is decided by whom?
Based on what? - ANSWERThe aviation unit commander, size/type of aircraft,
pilot/unit proficiency, whether the operation will take place during day or night,
atmospheric conditions

What does HLP stand for? - ANSWERHelicopter landing point

For Landing Point Size 1, which aircraft use this size and what is the diameter size of
the TDP? - ANSWEROH-6, OH-58, MH-6, AH-6, UH-72A, 25 meters

What does TDP stand for? - ANSWERTouchdown point

For Landing Point Size 2, which aircraft use this size and what is the diameter size of
the TDP? - ANSWERAH-1W/Z, UH-1N/Y, 35 meters

For Landing Point Size 3, which aircraft use this size and what is the diameter size of
the TDP? - ANSWERAH-64, UH-60A/L/M, SH-60, 50 meters

For Landing Point Size 4, which aircraft use this size and what is the diameter size of
the TDP? - ANSWERAll CH aircraft to include MV/CV-22B, 80 meters

, For Landing Point Size 5, which aircraft use this size and what is the diameter size of
the TDP? - ANSWERAll slingload A/C (daytime), A/C of unknown origin, A/C in
formation utilizing land-safe system, 100 meters

For Landing Point Size 6, which aircraft use this size and what is the diameter size of
the TDP? - ANSWERAll sling load A/C using long lines, 125 meters

For Landing Point Size 7, which aircraft use this size and what is the diameter size of
the TDP? - ANSWERAll sling load A/C (nighttime), A/C w/sling load utilizing land-safe
system, 150 meters

What is this standard aircraft formation? - ANSWERDiamond

Which aircraft formation is the most secure? - ANSWERDiamond

What is this standard aircraft formation? - ANSWEREchelon Left

What is this standard aircraft formation? - ANSWEREchelon Right

What is this standard aircraft formation? - ANSWERHeavy Left

What is this standard aircraft formation? - ANSWERHeavy Right

What is this standard aircraft formation? - ANSWERStaggered Trail Left

What is this standard aircraft formation? - ANSWERStaggered Trail Right

What is this standard aircraft formation? - ANSWERTrail

What is this standard aircraft formation? - ANSWERVee

What is the distance between aircraft in flight during the day? During the night? -
ANSWER2 to 3 rotor disks, 3 to 5 rotor disk

What is the distance between aircraft landing points during the day? During the
night? - ANSWERBoth are determined by TDP size

In the heavy left and right positions, ____ the distance between the _____ and
_____ aircraft - ANSWERdouble, first, third

What are the surface conditions required at the site? When do you need to add
environmental considerations? - ANSWERfirm enough to support the weight of the
aircraft and free of loose sand, snow, or debris (brown-out or white-out conditions);
cold weather, desert, and mountain conditions