Check Ride Prep Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is required by far 135.207 in order to operate under VFR day/night?
A- visual surface reference to safely control heli
B- visual surface light reference to safely control heli
In order to land at an unimproved LZ at night, what lighting requirements need to be met?
Marked by flares, vehicle lights, or other ground based lighting. And have obstruction lit up.
Who manages the OCC
Aviation compliance manager
What section of the GOM covers general flight ops?
Section 2
When encountering deteriorating weather conditions enroute, what options are available?
-Divert to an alternate
-return to the departure point
- land and notify comm center
-IIMC procedures
What are the steps to maintain aircraft control during IIMC recovery?
-Attitude(wings level)
-heading (don’t turn unless to avoid known obstacle)
-climb power
-airspeed.
Svfr minimums
Day- 700/2
Night-800/3
Must your mode c be operational to fly over a class C.
Yes, up to 10,000
What to do when intercepted
Squak 7700
Radio to 121.5
What type of weather can you expect from moist, unstable air and very warm surface temps?
Cumulonimbus clouds and strong updrafts
What are the symptoms of Hypoxia
-Feeling of exhaustion
-euphoria
-impairment of judgement & vision
-unconsciousness
How long is an area forecast valid?
12 hours with a 12-18 hr outlook
How can severe thunderstorms ins your area be broadcast?
By a convective sigmet, relayed by ATC/ hiwas
What type of weather can you expect from moist, unstable air and ver warm surface temps?
Cumulonimbus clouds and strong updrafts
What are some symptoms of hypoxia?
Feeling exhausted
, euphoria
, impairment of judgement and vision,
Unconsciousness
What hazardous conditions might you expect if Virgo was reported along your route of flight?
Strong downdrafts associated with microbursts
What are the two greatest hazards to aviation presented by a Thunder storm?
Hail and turbulence
What are a few self imposed stressors on night/NVG ops?
Drugs
Alcohol
Exhaustion
Tobacco
Hypoglycemia
5 night visual illusions
Fixation
False horizon
Ground light misinterpretation
Flicker vertigo
Height perception illusion
What might cause you to experience special D with NVGs?
Bank angles greater than 30 degrees
Improper scanning technique
What are currency requirements for crew members?
3 hnvgo in 180 days
Flat light
Optical illusion during overcast and snow covered areas
-lose depth perception and visual contrast
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Hazard?
Anything that can negatively impact our task.
Risk
The severity and likelihood of a hazard
