LFN GOM Flashcards

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How many tiers of operational control are there at LFN? Who are they?

LFN GOM 3.1

A
  • Tier 1 Managers: Sr Director of Aviation Operations, Director of Aviation Operations, Chief Pilots, Sr. Director of Aviation Maintenance
  • Tier 2 Personnel: Operational Control Specialists, Pilots
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What two types of flights do we conduct at LFN?

LFN GOM 3.3

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14 CFR Part 135: Revenue Flights
* Air Ambulance
* Passenger Transport

14 CFR Part 91:
* Maintenance Flights
* Ferry Flights
* Reposition Flights
* Training Flights

Always adhere to 135 rules and regulations even during Part 91 ops.

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Does the OCC track non revenue flights?

LFN GOM 3.3.7

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Yes - All flights, regardless of type, are tracked and coordinated through the OCC.

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Can Pilots and Crews make alterations to flight requests?

LFN GOM 3.3.8

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Not without notifying and receiving authorization. If authorized update flight information in FVO, or by calling the OCC.

If changes are required, especially routes and personnel, notify OCC

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What are the GOM defined duties of LFN Pilots-In-Command (PICs)

LFN GOM 3.6.10

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Generally speaking, PICs are responsible for the safe and effective planning, execution, coordination, record keeping, routine, and oversight of their base aircraft and crew.

The official 18 PIC duties are outlined in GOM 3.6.10

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How often do Pilots need a Base Competency Check?

LFN GOM 3.8.1 & 14 CFR 135.293(2)(3)

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Everyone 12 months (completed and logged)

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What are the Pilot Landing Currency requirements?

LFN GOM 3.8.2 & 14 CFR 135.247

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3 takeoffs and 3 landings within 90 days as the sole manipulator of the flight controls in an aircraft of the same category and class.

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What needs to be accomplished, generally, within the first 30min of each shift?

LFN GOM 4.3

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Aircraft preflight and daily checks and preparation (i.e. weather, maintenance, NGS, etc…)

Full list in LFN GOM 4.3

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(T/F) Weight and Balance must be completed prior to each 14 CFR 135 flight leg.

LFN GOM 4.3.1

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True - conducted in FVO

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Is hot fueling authorized?

LFN GOM 4.3.2

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No

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What crewmember MUST be present during fueling?

LFN GOM 4.3.2

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The Pilot

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What are the two types/parts of Risk Assessment

LFN GOM 4.5.1

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  1. Static - beginning of shift
  2. Dynamic - completed when a flight request is received

LFN requires these to be completed for all flights (revenue or not).

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How do you submit Risk Assessments normally and what are the backup methods?

LFN GOM 4.5.1/4.5.3

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Normally: Flight Vector Ops
Backup: In case of connectivity issues a handwritten copy will be completed and transmitted via phone or radio to OCC

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What score, or higher, requires Tier 1 Operational Control intervention?

LFN GOM 4.5.2

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14 or greater

OCC will contact AMOC, ACP, CP, DAO, or SDAO

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What weather turn-down service does LFN’s OCC use in conjunction with North West Association of Aeromedical Responders (NWAAR)?

LFN GOM 4.6

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weatherturndown.com

CSs will input and relay this information to crews

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If there are any discrepancies between the maintenance logbook and Ramco, the issue must be ____ prior to flight.

LFN GOM 5.1.2

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resolved

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VOR/VOT checks are required to be completed withing how many days/months preceding IFR and VFR flights?

LFN GOM 5.5 & 14 CFR 91.171

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IFR - 30 days
VFR-6 months

Pilot records results in maintenance logbook/ Mehcanic does in Ramco.

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What are the four items required for a VOR/VOT check?

LFN GOM 5.5 & 14 CFR 91.171

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  1. Date
  2. Due Date (within 30 days)
  3. Location of the check
  4. Bearing error (+/- 4° on deck and +/- 6° in air)
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(T/F) Once corrective action is taken by maintenance an aircraft is officially returned to service.

LFN GOM 5.6.2 & 14 CFR 135.65

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False - work must be entered into the maintenance logbook and Ramco prior to the aircraft officially being returned to service.

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What are the four MEL categories and their deferral timeframes?

LFN GOM 5.8.4

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A - within the time specified in the approved MEL
B - within three days (72 hours)
C - within 10 days (240 hours)
D - within 120 days (2,880 hours)

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What are (M) and (O) procedures?

LFN GOM 5.8.6

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(M) symbols in the MEL indicate a specific maintenance procedure is required prior to operation of the aircraft. Must be performed by a mechanic.

(O) symbols indicate a requirement for a specific operations procedure which must be performed in conjunction with a deferment prior to operation of the aircraft. These do not require immediate action by a mechanic and are accomplished by a pilot.

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(T/F) Once corrective actions and steps for an (M), or (O) procedure have taken place you can notify OCC your aircraft is back in service.

LFN GOM 5.9.2/.3

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False - Both require approval from the AMOC or MMOC after their review of the submitted paperwork.

This approval action will show in Ramco which initiates A/C RTS

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Can LFN approve single (one-time) extensions to MEL items?

LFN GOM 5.10.3

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Yes, but only for category B and C items. Single extensions are NOT authorized for category A and D items.

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What are Non-Essential Furnishing (NEF) items and what MEL category are they by default?

LFN GOM 5.11.1

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Items that have no effect on the safe operation of flight.

Category D by default.

NEF flow-chart are in the MELs

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How often are aircraft weighed to establish the actual weight and center of gravity? | LFN GOM 6.2
Every 36 months
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(T/F) Prior to each flight, the PIC must determine that the aircraft will be operated within the aircraft weight and CG limitations listed in the AFM/RFM. | LFN GOM 6.2
True
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(T/F) If on scene and a patient is not alert you may use their unaltered estimation of patient weight. | LFN GOM 6.3
False - You must add 10lbs to patient weights estimated by the med crew.
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How often should carry on medical equipment and supplies be weighed for accurate weight and balance calculations? | LFN GOM 6.3
Annually
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If manifest changes occur from leg to leg the crew will: | LFN GOM 6.5
1. Notify OCC of the change 2. Update weight and balance prior to departure
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Who may (the exceptions) carry deadly or dangerous weapons onboard LFN aircraft? | LFN GOM 7.2.1
* State/Federal officials authorized to carry arms * LFN authorized personnel * Persons with firearms that have trigger locks installed, but the PIC is the only authorized person to be in possession and control of the key
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Can a person drink any alcoholic beverage aboard company aircraft? | LFN GOM 7.2.1 & 14 CFR 135.121
Technically yes, but only if the company serves them a beverage and they do not appear to be intoxicated.
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Can LFN aircraft carry narcotics or other illegal substances (i.e. marijuana)? | LFN GOM 7.2.3 & 14 CFR 135.41
Not knowingly | This would be basis for suspending or revoking certification
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Who is responsible for briefing passengers? | LFN GOM 7.3 & 14 CFR 13.23/.117
The PIC, but remember the brief itself can be delegated. The PIC just needs to ensure it has taken place in accordance with guiding publications. | An assistant need to be assigned to each passenger
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IAC w/ 14 CFR 135.128 we must accept approved forward facing infant/child car seats to be used onboard aircraft. Children under 2 may also sit in their guardian's lap. Who is responsible for safe installment? | LFN GOM 7.5
The child's parent/guardian is responsible. LFN personnel are only responsible for ensuring appropriate conditions are met.
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(T/F) Child restrain systems can be used in any seat. | LFN GOM 7.5
False - they must be installed on aft facing seats.
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Prisoner transport requirments. | LFN GOM 7.7.1
1. Restrained at all times (physical/chemical). Med crew determines this, not the accompanying officer. 2. Confirm with law enforcement that the patient has been searched for weapons. 3. Accompanying officer is allowed, but they may not carry chemical weapons or a weapon with a chambered round. Tasers must be holstered. 4. Inspect all luggage and clothing 5. Notify receiving facility if transporting a prisoner without a guard so they may arrange security upon arrival.
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One Pilot Flight Time Limitations | LFN GOM 9.2.1 & 14 CFR 135.267
* 500 hours in a calendar quarter * 800 hours in any two consecutive quarters * 1,400 hours in a calendar year * 8 hours in a given 24-hour period
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Rest requirements | LFN GOM 9.2.2
10 consecutive hours of rest during the 24-hour period 13 rest periods of at least 24 consecutive hours each calendar quarter
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Duty Day Limitations | LFN GOM 9.2.3 & LFN Policy 202.39 & 14 CFR 135.267
* Max pilot duty day is 14 hours * Duty day may exceed 14 hours only in the event of unforeseen circumstances * Duty day shall not exceed 15 hours without approval from SDAO, DAO, CP, ACP, or AMOC * Extensions will only be allowed for the purpose of transporting patients to a receiving facility. * No pilot will knowingly accept a flight that will exceed 14 hours
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Preflights must be completed ____ to the ____ ____ and walkarounds must be completed prior to ____ ____. | LFN GOM 9.4
prior; first flight subsequent legs
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(T/F) Seat belts and shoulder harnesses SHALL be fastened for takeoffs and landings. | LFN GOM 9.6
True - without exception
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Use of cockpit cheklists, or company approved checklists is ____. | LFN GOM 9.8
mandatory
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Who can manipulate flight controls of an aircraft during flight? | LFN GOM 9.10.1
The PIC may allow only an LFN pilot who is qualified and current to manipulate the flight controls. | FAA and NSTB exceptions exist
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When is a sterile cockpit maintained in LFN aircraft? | LFN GOM 9.12.2
Critical Phases of Flight: * PIC announces "sterile cockpit" * Start-up * Lift-off * Approach/touchdown * Taxiing * Inside controlled airspace * When PIC is communicating to other aircraft/ATC * All flight ops below 10,000' MSL, except cruise * All ground ops while aircraft is moving * As otherwise directed
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Are medical crew members expected to take active roles in watching for traffic, terrain, obstructions, etc... during flight? | LFN GOM 9.12.4
Yes - whenever practicable
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Enroute maneuvering limitations | LFN GOM 9.13.2
* Pitch no more than 15° nose down or 20° nose up * Bank no more than 30°
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On all instrument approaches pilots will note deviations to include the following: | LFN GOM 9.16
* 1/2 dot on localizer or glideslope * Rate of descent in excess of 1,000FPM * Deviation of more than 10 knots, or less than 5 knots of briefed approach speed * Any altitude below MDA, or DA when runway visual cues are not in sight
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What are the rotor-wing stabilized approach criteria? | LFN GOM 9.16.5
**Unimproved LZ's** * Do not exceed a 300FPM descent rate below 300' AGL * Maintain a constant approach path towards the LZ **Helipads** * Do not exceed 500FPM descent rate below 300' AGL * Maintain a constant approach path towards the intended touchdown point | Wave off when criteria are not met and notify ACP, CP, or AMOC
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What wind and turbulence parameters indicate approaches are not recommended? | LFN GOM 9.16.5
* Wing gusts in excess of 50 knots * Similar A/C reporting greater than moderate turbulence * Similar A/C reporting wind shear greater than +/- 20 knots
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(T/F) After landing checklist is always executed immediately after touchdown. | LFN GOM 9.18
False - Execute after landing checklist after exiting the landing runway and the aircraft is clear of hazards.
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If you must deviate from rules, regulations, and other guiding publications in order to ensure the safety of persons or property (i.e. emergency) who should you notify and when? | LFN GOM 9.20
Notify CP, DAO, or SDAO as soon as possible after the deviation
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Pilots will operate their aircraft at an altitude that poses the least amount of danger to persons or property and, apart from takeoff and landing, operations below ____ should be avoided. | LFN GOM 11.2 & 14 CFR 135.615
500' AGL
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During enroute phases of flight, LFN pilots will fly no lower than: | LFN GOM 11.2 & 14 CFR 135.615
Day - 300' AGL Night - 500' AGL | Set RADALT to the same or higher
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For noise abatement helicopter ground tracks should be maintained as far as possible from noise sensitive areas. What are LFN's noise abatement flight profile guidelines? | LFN GOM 11.3
* Vy departures * Steep approaches * Minimum of 1,500' AGL enroute altitude when possible * When possible, maximize vertical separation * Gradual power inputs * Avoid steep turns
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SVFR weather limits for LFN Pilots | LFN GOM 11.4
**VFR Pilots** * Day: 800-2 * Night: 800-3 **IFR Pilots** * Day: 600-2 * Night: 600-3
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Are LAHSO operations approved for LFN Helicopters? | LFN GOM 11.5
No - they are not approved
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IIMC Recover Procedure | LFN GOM 11.7
1. Control the aircraft: level the wings, scan instruments, and turn only to avoid known obstacles 2. Commit to IIMC flight: Do not try to regain/continue VMC 3. Climb: Adjust torque to climb power and airspeed to Vy 4. Course: When able, select a course back to VMC while avoiding obstacles 5. Communicate: Contact appropriate control/center and declare an emergency, squawk 7700. | 5 Cs
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LZ Reconnaissance Procedure | LFN GOM 11.9.2
Prior to landing conduct, at a minimum, one reconnaissance pass at 300' AGL (day), or 500' AGL (night). Identify the following: * Size/slope/suitability * Wind direction and speed * Entry/Exit * Environment (whiteout/brownout/obstructions, ground composition) * Power requirements | Adjusted to fit SWEEP acronym
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Scene flight LZ desired minimum size | LFN GOM 11.9.2
100'x100' or larger
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LZ Departure Procedure | LFN GOM 11.9.5
Vertical takeoff to 120' AGL, or cleared of obstacles, whichever is lower.
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Pilots can either keep the aircraft running or shutdown at scene calls. If they elect to shutdown what is required until the aircraft is completely shutdown and the rotors have come to a complete stop. | LFN GOM 11.10
A rotor guard is required until the aircraft is cold and static. Medical crew must provide a singular person to act in the role as rotor guard if no one else is available prior to patient response.
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External Lighting Requirments | LFN GOM 11.13.2
* Position Lights will remain on for all night operations * Anti-Collision light and/or strobes may be turned off when the PIC determines they constitute a hazard to safety * Landing light or search light will be used for take-off and landing unless environmental conditions preclude their use
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Who must be on NVGs to conduct an HNVGO to an unimproved LZ? | LFN GOM 11.13.3
Pilot and additional crewmember must be equipped with NVGs to conduct operations lower than 300' AGL at night. All user must be current
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HNVGO Pilot Currency Requirments | LFN GOM 11.13.4 & 14 CFR 61.57(f)
To act as **PIC** pilots are required to perform 6 HNVGOs as sole control manipulator within the preceding 2 calendar months (not including current month). HNVGO must include (Op Spec A050): * NVG preflight and inspection * Before Takeoff, NVG Check * Takeoff, climb-out, and cruise flight * Descent, approach, hover, and landing * Transition from aided to unaided flight and visa versa May act as PIC w/ NVGs (part 91 only) within 4 calendar months of the above criteria.
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NVG currency for Medical Crewmembers | LFN GOM 11.13.6
Within the preceding six calendar months, no including the current month, they have completed a minimum of 3 HNVGOs. If crewmember is not current they must complete 3 HNVGOs with a NVG current and qualified LFN pilot without a patient or passengers on board.
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Is de-icing fluid permitted? | LFN GOM 11.15.2
No - utilize RFM procedures or hangaring aircraft to de-ice or melt ice/snow/frost
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What is required for an "off deck" call with the OCC? | LFN GOM 15.2
* LFN Call Sign * Souls on board * Total fuel on board expressed in time * Risk Assessment Score * Estimated Time Enroute (ETE) * Destination * Notes as necessary
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What must you communicate to the OCC if you make an unscheduled landing? | LFN GOM 15.2
* Location * Explanation * Patient and crew status * Departure time (local)
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What situations require a company report (radio or phone)? | LFN GOM 15.3.1
* Flights that encounter weather of a nature of severity that is significant to other flights operating on the same route. * Significant deviation from planned route
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When is an aircraft considered overdue? | LFN GOM 15.4.1
30 min
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Pilots ____ ____ fly into known or forecast icing conditions. | LFN GOM 16.2.1
shall not
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Flight into areas of embedded thunderstorms or squall lines is ____ . | LFN GOM 16.2.1
prohibited
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Deteriorating Weather Conditions In Flight Procedure | LNF GOM 16.3
1. Proceed to closest airport or heliport that will allow for continued VFR flight 2. Return to the departure point if weather allows 3. (Rotor Only) Land as soon as practicable if visual landing can be safely accomplished 4. If the PIC and A/C is certified for IFR flight request an in flight clearance and continue if appropriate 5. If steps 1-4 are not suitable declare and emergency and follow IIMC procedures 6. Notify OOC of weather abort as soon as possible once continued safe flight is ensured 7. OOC and crew will coordinate patient arrangements and transfers 8. PIC may request more to evaluate weather they can say "checking weather" 9. When using alternate landing facilities due to deteriorating weather OCC will work with crew to arrange alternate patient transport and provisions as needed. 10. Crew should carry sufficient personal funds and IDs
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Can you takeoff and fly when current forecast weather reports thunderstorms in the terminal area or along the route of flight? | LFN GOM 16.4.1
Only if you have operable airborne weather radar, or the storms are widely scattered, and reports indicate they may be circumnavigated visually.
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In the event of an accident or incident the PIC will notify who? | LFN GOM 17.3.1 & NTSB 830.5
Notify Communications Center | Although not specifically noted in GOM tell your ACP too
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Each aircraft is assigned ____ iPads, both of which will be carried on all ____ ____ fights. | LFN GOM 18.4
2; part 135
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(T/F) Pilots should carry a backup battery onboard the aircraft for the EFB iPads. | LFN GOM 18.4
True - iPad internal battery is the primary power and the backup battery is the alternate.
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At the beginning of a shift both iPads and backup batteries must be charged to at least what? | LFN GOM 18.5
iPads - 60% Backup Batteries - 50%
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At what temperatures must iPads be removed from aircraft for storage? | LFN GOM 18.5
Less than 32° F and more than 96° F
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If a company iPad is lost, left behind, or stolen who should you notify? | LNF GOM 18.8
ACP or CP. After business hours notify AMOC
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If an iPad malfunctions and becomes unusable in flight may you proceed? | LFN GOM 18.10.1
Yes - Utilize the remaining iPad and upon arriving to you destination contact your ACP, CP, or AMOC after hours for further guidance.