AR 95-1

Question 1

At takeoff, Rotary wing aircraft must have enough fuel to reach the destination and alternate airport (If required) and have a planned reserve of? VFR/IFR

Answer 1

Fuel requirements. At takeoff, aircraft must have enough fuel to reach the destination and alternate airport (if re-quired) and have a planned fuel reserve of—
(1) Rotary wing.
(a) VFR, 20 minutes at cruise.
(b) IFR, 30 minutes at cruise.

Question 2

What must the PC ensure in regards to weight and balance?

Answer 2

The accuracy of computations on the DD Form 365–4

That a completed DD Form 365–4 is aboard the aircraft (Manned) to verify that the weight and center of gravity will remain within allowable limits for the entire flight. Several DD Forms 365–4 completed for other loadings also may be used to satisfy this requirement. In this case, the actual loading being verified must be within the extremes of the loading shown on the DD Forms 365–4 used for verification.

Question 3

When may the P* fly the aircraft below the minimum descent altitude (MDA) or decision altitude (DA)?

Answer 3

An aircraft will not be flown below the published MDA, or an approach continued below the decision altitude unless the following exist:

(1) The approach threshold of the runway, or the approach lights or other markings, identifiable with the approach end of the runway or landing area, must be visible to the pilot.

(2) The aircraft must be in a position from which a safe approach to the runway or landing area can be made.