Confined Area Operations Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Confined Area?
A
Any site other than an airfield should be considered as a confined area.
Defined as those areas where obstructions exists or are suspected to exist within close proximity to the aircraft and/or persons.
2
Q
What is the acronym associated with emergencies/ complications?
A
HFIRES
3
Q
What is the minimum rotor clearance that shall be maintained with obstacles at all times?
A
4m rotor clearance
4
Q
What are examples of obstacles contributing to a confined area?
A
Buildings Vehicles, Traffic Boats, Ships Trees, Forrests, Timbered Areas Cliff Faces, Gorges, Valleys Powerlines, Wires, Lighting Poles, Radio Towers, Antennas, Windmills, Wind Farms
5
Q
What does HFIRES stand for?
A
Height - “Check Height” / “Climb, Climb, Climb”
Fouled Hook - “Cut, Cut, Cut”
Intercom Failure - “Intercom Failure”
Cable Runaway - “Isolate, Isolate, Isolate”
Emergencies - Major / Minor
Swing, Spin, Stoppage - Mechanical, Electrical, Over Temp etc
