Air Methods Exam with Correct Answers Newest Update 2025
Terms in this set (172)
Chapter 2: Flight operations General The following are Operational control
if you wish to skip to Chapter 3. Flight ...
operations - helicopter specific,
you can begin studying on flash
card number 136.
Tier 1: managers and directors, 4 1 1 pilot computer system, flight
followers and operational control center.
Air methods utilizes a two-tier
system of
operational control. What are the Tier 2: The pilot in command exercises operational control and final
two tiers 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
1. H B S - hospital based system, located near their own base and
What are the two types of offsite staffed by non-air methods employees.
communication centers for flight
following utilized by air methods? 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 ...
V F R - The forecast or report for icing in clouds or precipitation
Examples of when the pilot may
would allow a V F R flight so long as the pilot could operate clear
fly into knowing icing conditions
of clouds and precipitation.
under V F R or into knowing
forecast icing conditions under
I F R - only if the aircraft being operated is equipped and certified
IFR
for flight into known icing conditions
, Temperature and Cold weather 50°F or less. This heater should only be operated during ground,
considerations for protecting 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 and secured to the deck.
winds reach or exceed the starting
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 snow, the
considerations when dealing with aircraft will be safely relocated prior to the occurrence of
adverse weather? forecast conditions
What are the proximity and When a weather systems movement or proximity of the hazardous
movement considerations in weather requires an exercise of caution to protect the aircraft from
regards to adverse weather 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 appropriate chain of
additional training? 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 three takeoffs and landings
specific make, model or series
aircraft in the last 60 days what
must you accomplish?
As P I C you have not flown on You must notify the Regional Aviation Manager to determine if any
your specific make, model, or training is needed for the pilot to perform competently and safely
series aircraft in the last 90 days. in that aircraft.
What must you do?
If you have not fallen over a route Study the appropriate I F R enroute or V F R aeronautical charts, destination
and into an airport/heliport within airport/heliport diagrams, appropriate I F R approach charts for
the preceding 90 days what must destination and alternate, if applicable
you do?
Airport Requirements and Diagrams ...
Terms in this set (172)
Chapter 2: Flight operations General The following are Operational control
if you wish to skip to Chapter 3. Flight ...
operations - helicopter specific,
you can begin studying on flash
card number 136.
Tier 1: managers and directors, 4 1 1 pilot computer system, flight
followers and operational control center.
Air methods utilizes a two-tier
system of
operational control. What are the Tier 2: The pilot in command exercises operational control and final
two tiers 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
1. H B S - hospital based system, located near their own base and
What are the two types of offsite staffed by non-air methods employees.
communication centers for flight
following utilized by air methods? 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 ...
V F R - The forecast or report for icing in clouds or precipitation
Examples of when the pilot may
would allow a V F R flight so long as the pilot could operate clear
fly into knowing icing conditions
of clouds and precipitation.
under V F R or into knowing
forecast icing conditions under
I F R - only if the aircraft being operated is equipped and certified
IFR
for flight into known icing conditions
, Temperature and Cold weather 50°F or less. This heater should only be operated during ground,
considerations for protecting 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 and secured to the deck.
winds reach or exceed the starting
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 snow, the
considerations when dealing with aircraft will be safely relocated prior to the occurrence of
adverse weather? forecast conditions
What are the proximity and When a weather systems movement or proximity of the hazardous
movement considerations in weather requires an exercise of caution to protect the aircraft from
regards to adverse weather 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 appropriate chain of
additional training? 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 three takeoffs and landings
specific make, model or series
aircraft in the last 60 days what
must you accomplish?
As P I C you have not flown on You must notify the Regional Aviation Manager to determine if any
your specific make, model, or training is needed for the pilot to perform competently and safely
series aircraft in the last 90 days. in that aircraft.
What must you do?
If you have not fallen over a route Study the appropriate I F R enroute or V F R aeronautical charts, destination
and into an airport/heliport within airport/heliport diagrams, appropriate I F R approach charts for
the preceding 90 days what must destination and alternate, if applicable
you do?
Airport Requirements and Diagrams ...
