BWS TD 83 Daily Questions

Question 1

Avoid steep right turns below 45KIAS close to the ground to _____________

Answer 1

Maintain sufficient lateral control margin for recovery

Question 2

What are the 3 general types of unmasking?

Answer 2

1. Unmasking in flight
2. Hover laterally
3. Hover vertically

Question 3

What should be done prior to unmasking an aircraft?

Answer 3

Thorough maps/photo reconnaissance so that all eyes can be focused outside during unmasking

Question 4

State the standards for Task 2169 Aerial Observation.

Answer 4

• Detect targets using usual search techniques
• Identify targets
• Locate the targets
• Report the targets as briefed

Question 5

What are the most important of these factors that affect the ability of an observer to search a given area effectively?

Answer 5

• Altitude
• Airspeed
• Terrain
• Meteorological Condtions
• Visual Cues

Question 6

What are the visual cues during a visual search?

Answer 6

• Color
• Texture
• Shadows
• Trails
• Smoke
• Movement + Light
• Obvious Sightings
• Heat

Question 7

Discuss the confined area considerations for Task 1058.04 Perform Go-Around

Answer 7

Anytime landing is in doubt a conservative response should be implemented and perform a go around. Make decision as early as possible

Question 8

IAW Task 1040.04 Perform Aborted Takeoff the crew will abort a takeoff when the safe outcome of the maneuver is in question due to __

Answer 8

risk of exceeding aircraft limits, unexpected hazards to flight encountered or directed by ATC

Question 9

Discuss the confined area considerations for Task 1040.04 Perform Aborted Takeoff

Answer 9

Conduct takeoff analysis and reposition aircraft to afford a shallow departure angle to take advantage of wind, long axis and lowest barriers. Select takeoff with minimum power requirements and include a NO-GO decision that will allow time and area to abort