Pathfinder Helicopter Landing Zone Exams (Latest
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Correct Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A
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
2024/ 2025 Updates STUDY BUNDLE PACKAGE) 100%
Correct Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A
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
