HELICOPTER PILOT ORAL EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What kind of helicopters can you fly with a private pilot certificate? - ANS Any helicopter up
to 12,500 pounds, except for the R-22 and R-44 unless the SFAR to Part 61 is followed.
Can you fly a twin turbine powered helicopter? - ANS Yes. You can fly any aircraft up to
12,500 pounds, except for the R-22 and R-44 (unless you meet the requirements outlined in
SFAR 73 to Part 61.
If you take your flight review in a Bell 206, can you act as PIC in the R22? - ANS No, you can
only act as PIC of the R22 if you took your flight review in the R22
To act as PIC in the R22, how often do you have to take a flight review if you have less than 200
hours? - ANS Every 12 months and have obtained an endorsement for that flight review from
a certified flight instructor
-autorotation procedures
-Engine Rotor RPM control without the use of the governor
-Low rotor RPM recognition and recovery
-Effects of low G maneuvers and proper recovery procedures
What types of charts are available for use in helicopter VFR navigation? - ANS WAC: World
Aeronautical Charts
Not good for low or slow flight, revised every 2 years
Sectionals: revised every year
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, Terminals: VFR Terminal Area Charts
Good for flying in or near Class B airspace, revised semiannually
Helicopter Route Charts: Helpful in areas with high concentrations of helicopter activity
Revised whenever enough changes has accumulated
How low can helicopter pilot's fly? - ANS Helicopters may operate at less than the
minimums, as long as it is without hazard to persons or property on the surface. Also, the pilot
shall comply with any routes or altitudes specifically prescribed for helicopters by the FAA.
When flying into an airport environment, what rules apply to helicopters? - ANS Avoid the
flow of fixed wing traffic
What are the VFR weather minimums for Class G airspace below 1,200 feet AGL? - ANS clear
of clouds and speed that allows the pilot to avoid collision
What is required for a helicopter pilot to obtain a "Special VFR at a controlled airport?" -
ANS with an ATC clearance and clear of clouds
What are the fuel requirements for helicopters under VFR flight rules? - ANS Fuel
requirements are enough fuel to fly to first point of intended landing and 20 minutes of flight
time after that
What is the center of pressure? - ANS the imaginary point on the chord line where the
resultants of all aerodynamic forces are considered to be concentrated.
This is why the helicopter flaps, feathers, leads, and lags
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What kind of helicopters can you fly with a private pilot certificate? - ANS Any helicopter up
to 12,500 pounds, except for the R-22 and R-44 unless the SFAR to Part 61 is followed.
Can you fly a twin turbine powered helicopter? - ANS Yes. You can fly any aircraft up to
12,500 pounds, except for the R-22 and R-44 (unless you meet the requirements outlined in
SFAR 73 to Part 61.
If you take your flight review in a Bell 206, can you act as PIC in the R22? - ANS No, you can
only act as PIC of the R22 if you took your flight review in the R22
To act as PIC in the R22, how often do you have to take a flight review if you have less than 200
hours? - ANS Every 12 months and have obtained an endorsement for that flight review from
a certified flight instructor
-autorotation procedures
-Engine Rotor RPM control without the use of the governor
-Low rotor RPM recognition and recovery
-Effects of low G maneuvers and proper recovery procedures
What types of charts are available for use in helicopter VFR navigation? - ANS WAC: World
Aeronautical Charts
Not good for low or slow flight, revised every 2 years
Sectionals: revised every year
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, Terminals: VFR Terminal Area Charts
Good for flying in or near Class B airspace, revised semiannually
Helicopter Route Charts: Helpful in areas with high concentrations of helicopter activity
Revised whenever enough changes has accumulated
How low can helicopter pilot's fly? - ANS Helicopters may operate at less than the
minimums, as long as it is without hazard to persons or property on the surface. Also, the pilot
shall comply with any routes or altitudes specifically prescribed for helicopters by the FAA.
When flying into an airport environment, what rules apply to helicopters? - ANS Avoid the
flow of fixed wing traffic
What are the VFR weather minimums for Class G airspace below 1,200 feet AGL? - ANS clear
of clouds and speed that allows the pilot to avoid collision
What is required for a helicopter pilot to obtain a "Special VFR at a controlled airport?" -
ANS with an ATC clearance and clear of clouds
What are the fuel requirements for helicopters under VFR flight rules? - ANS Fuel
requirements are enough fuel to fly to first point of intended landing and 20 minutes of flight
time after that
What is the center of pressure? - ANS the imaginary point on the chord line where the
resultants of all aerodynamic forces are considered to be concentrated.
This is why the helicopter flaps, feathers, leads, and lags
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