600-25 Helicopter operations

Question 1

LZ crews shall wear

Answer 1

Full bunker gear including SCBA, eye protection and high visibility vest. Secure chin strap when working around main rotor

Question 2

Minimum LZ size in daylight and good weather

Answer 2

80’ x 80’

Question 3

Minimum LZ at night or diminished weather conditions

Answer 3

100’ x 100’

Question 4

Maximum acceptable ground slope for LZ

Answer 4

10-12 degrees

Question 5

The helicopter will not land if

Answer 5

LZ Officer is not established and LZ not properly marked

Question 6

LZ Officer wearing full PPE w/ vest will take position

Answer 6

In center of LZ until pilot recognizes him, then reposition immediately beyond perimieter

Question 7

LZ Officer should provide the following to the airraft

Answer 7

1. Location of LZ
2. # of patients
3. wind direction and speed
4. description of LZ and all surrounding hazards
5. special instructions or hazards

Question 8

During final approach of aircraft, LZ officer shall advise

Answer 8

“All units clear channel; no radio traffic; aircraft on final approach”

Question 9

Words used to halt unsafe landing conditions

Answer 9

“ABORT ABORT ABORT”

Question 10

If unable to communicate over radio, what is hand signal to abort a landing

Answer 10

Wave arms over your head so they cross each other

Question 11

During lift-off the LZ Officer should observe aircraft for

Answer 11

open compartments, smoke/fire from exhaust, loose engine covers

Question 12

Always approach the helicopter from the

Answer 12

Front

Question 13

Who is responsible for loading pt’s and equipment

Answer 13

Flight crew