241 Aviation (V5)

Question 1

The JSO Aviation Unit is not available for calls for service if the winds are steady at more than ____
knots or wind gusts that exceed ________ knots.

Answer 1

E. The JSO Aviation Unit is not available for calls for service if the winds are steady at more than 20
knots or wind gusts that exceed 25 knots.

Question 2

Establishment of landing zones for emergency medical and police helicopters requires the
following:
a. Daylight landing zones require at a minimum a clear area of _________ feet by ______________ feet;
b. Nighttime landing zones require at a minimum a clear area of ____________ feet by ___________feet;

Answer 2

4. Establishment of landing zones for emergency medical and police helicopters requires the
   following:
   a. Daylight landing zones require at a minimum a clear area of 60 feet by 60 feet;
   b. Nighttime landing zones require at a minimum a clear area of 100 feet by 100 feet;

Question 3

How will an officer designate a landing zone for the responding helicopter unit?

Answer 3

d. Officers shall provide the PECO with the specific location of the landing zone with a
landmark, if possible:
(1) Describing the area; and
(2) The location of any obstructions.
e. Officers shall define the perimeter of the landing zone with marked police units with
blue lights on;

Question 4

When keeping the area clear of emergency personnel and the general public how far back should each be kept?

Answer 4

f. Emergency personnel should be kept at least 100 feet from the perimeter of the landing
zone;
g. The general public should be kept at least 200 feet from the perimeter of the landing
zone; and

Question 5

Remember that the crash may be the result of a suicide, homicide, or some other criminal act, and should be treated as any other crime scene until such determination can be made. The responding supervisor shall be responsible for what two things?
a.
b.

Answer 5

B. Civilian Aircraft Crashes [CALEA 2.1.2, 46.2.5]
7. Remember that the crash may be the result of a suicide, homicide, or some other criminal act, and should be treated as any other crime scene until such determination can be made. The responding supervisor shall:
a. Ensure the FAA Flight Standards District Office at Craig Airport and the NTSB are notified
by the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) PECO as soon as possible to respond to
the scene; and
b. Unless relieved by a higher authority or advised that it is no longer necessary, maintain
site security and coordinate with the FAA and NTSB investigators at the scene.

Question 6

The NTSB investigators will be responding from their offices in Miami. However, local FAA
officials will respond to the scene within ______time_frame_____ to initiate their investigation and will
provide their estimated time of arrival.

Answer 6

B. Civilian Aircraft Crashes [CALEA 2.1.2, 46.2.5]
8. The NTSB investigators will be responding from their offices in Miami. However, local FAA
officials will respond to the scene within two hours to initiate their investigation and will
provide their estimated time of arrival.

Question 7

Military aircraft believed to be carrying live ordinances should have a perimeter of what from the wreckage?

Answer 7

C. Military Aircraft Crashes [CALEA 46.2.5]
1. Military aircraft may be carrying live ordnance that could create an additional hazard to
rescue personnel and others on the ground. If an aircraft is suspected of carrying live
ordnance, a perimeter at least 2,000 feet from the wreckage should be established and all
persons within the perimeter should be evacuated as quickly and safely as possible.

Question 8

If the crash involves a JSO aircraft and the only damage is to JSO property with no injuries who is responsible for the investigation and what should the report be titled?

Answer 8

D. Other Government Aircraft Crashes [CALEA 46.2.5]
2. If the crash involves a JSO aircraft, the following shall apply:
a. If there are no injuries or fatalities and no damage to any property other than that owned or leased by JSO, the FAA and the NTSB shall not be notified. JSO shall conduct the sole investigation and an Incident Report shall be completed entitled, “Damage to Property;” and

Question 9

If the crash involves a JSO aircraft and there is any property damage other than JSO or there are injuries or fatalities who is responsible for the investigation?

Answer 9

D. Other Government Aircraft Crashes [CALEA 46.2.5]
2. If the crash involves a JSO aircraft, the following shall apply:
b. If there are any injuries or fatalities (including to JSO personnel) or any property
damaged other than that belonging to JSO, the FAA and NTSB shall be notified and
requested to conduct an investigation. The JSO shall conduct a joint investigation as in
the case of a civilian aircraft crash and the appropriate report(s) completed.

Question 10

City of Jacksonville (COJ) Municipal Ordinance (MO) 800.101 establishes minimum altitudes
for aircraft flying over congested parts of the COJ (_____________ feet) and other areas (_______ feet).

Answer 10

F. Aircraft Operation Violations/Impaired Operators
3. City of Jacksonville (COJ) Municipal Ordinance (MO) 800.101 establishes minimum altitudes
for aircraft flying over congested parts of the COJ (1,000 feet) and other areas (500 feet).