A021 Helicopter Air ambulance (HAA) Operations

Question 1

What topic is covered by section A021 in the Operations Specifications?

Answer 1

HAA Operations

Off airport/Heliport landing
Crew training
Local flying areas trained every 12 months
Medical personnel training
Class g ceiling and vis min

Question 2

You are responding to a scene call to a mall parking lot or a major freeway. Are you authorized to land to such an LZ and why or why not?

Answer 2

Yes, approved in Ops Spec

Question 3

What are your LZ lighting requirements for takeoff and landing in unimproved, off airport / off heliport operations?

Answer 3

Must provide adequate illumination of the takeoff/landing area. Must illuminate any obstructions and potential hazards during approach, hovering, taxiing, and departure operations.

Question 4

What must flight crew complete prior to conducting HAAO to be considered crew members?

Answer 4

Certificate holders approved training program

Question 5

Where can I find the description of a specific local flying area?

Answer 5

Table 1; Ops Spec A021, Section D

Question 6

What is the purpose of the certificate holder to designate local flying areas under FAR 135.609 and Ops Spec A-021?

Answer 6

Allow pilots to use lower VFR minimums

Question 7

In order to qualify for use of local area minimums what requirement must the pilot meet?

Answer 7

Knowledge test every 12 calendar months

Question 8

Your medical crew has not received training or checking within the previous 24 months. What are your obligations as the PIC prior to conducting HAAO?

Answer 8

Daily Preflight Safety Briefing

Question 9

You are requested to conduct HAAO. Your aircraft is not equipped with an appropriate Flight Data Monitoring System. Are you legal to conduct operations?

Answer 9

No, unless approved HTAWS is installed, manuals amended and personnel are compliant