Inflight Abnormal Situations

Question 1

In flight abnormal situations may include

a) Bird strike and wire strike.

b) Unusual vibrations and combative patient.

c) All are correct.

Answer 1

C) All are correct

Question 2

The number of bird strikes have increased over the years; what could be some contributing factors?

a) Increase of avian population.

b) Ease of reporting.

c) All are correct.

Answer 2

C) All are correct

Question 3

62% of all reported bird strikes occurred during

a) Day flights.

b) Night flights.

c) IFR flights.

Answer 3

A) Day flights

Question 4

What are some things to consider when trying to reduce the possibility of a bird strike?

a) Altitude and seasons.

b) Known migration flyways and vigilance.

c) All are correct.

Answer 4

C) All are correct

Question 5

92% of bird strikes occur at or below

a) 500’ AGL.

b) 1500’ AGL.

c) 3000’ AGL.

Answer 5

C) 3000’ AGL

Question 6

Anytime the helicopter is below __________, it is in wire environment.

a) 500’ AGL.

b) 1500’ AGL.

c) 3000’ AGL.

Answer 6

A) 500’ AGL

Question 7

Wire may be nearly invisible depending upon several factors such as

a) Time of day and weather.

b) Background.

c) All are correct.

Answer 7

C) All are correct

Question 8

What type of approach will minimize the wire threat and give maximum time to see and avoid hazards?

a) Normal, stabilized approach.

b) Steeper than normal, stabilized approach.

c) As shallow as possible on final, then vertical after clear of obstacles.

Answer 8

B) Steeper than normal, stabilized approach

Question 9

98% of wire strike incidents occur during

a) The day and the pilot saw the wires prior to impact.

b) The night and the pilot never saw the wires prior to impact.

c) Night NVG operation due to the goggles inability to “see” wires.

Answer 9

A) The day and the pilot saw the wires prior to impact

Question 10

A high frequency vibration. Is normally associated with the

a) Tail rotor.

b) Transmission/main rotor.

c) Engine.

Answer 10

C) Engine

Question 11

A medium frequency vibration is normally associated with the

a) Tail rotor.

b) Transmission/main rotor.

c) Engine.

Answer 11

A) Tail Rotor

Question 12

A low frequency vibration is normally associated with the

a) Tail rotor.

b) Transmission/main rotor.

c) Engine.

Answer 12

B) Transmission/main rotor

Question 13

What is the pilot’s responsibility when dealing with a combative patient?

a) Controlling the aircraft.

b) Attempt to reach over and restrain the patient’s legs if they are kicking.

c) Land immediately.

Answer 13

A) Controlling the aircraft