NVG Closed Book Questions

Question 1

To remain current to act as PIC and carry pax within the preceding 2 months you must perform

Answer 1

6 NVG Operations

Question 2

Stan Man- landing at unimproved areas require a min of PIC, SIC and one addtional crewmember utilizing NVGs (T/F)

Answer 2

TRUE

Question 3

NVGs are like binos, they magnify images (T/F)

Answer 3

FALSE

Question 4

The stages of the moon have no effect on NVGs (T/F)

Answer 4

FALSE

Question 5

Further info on flying the AW-139 with NVGs can be found:

Answer 5

Supplement 60 of the flight manual

Question 6

Peripheral vision with NVGs does exist outside the 40 degree FOV as long as the SL in non-IR mode is used (T/F)

Answer 6

TRUE

Question 7

Pilots should always scan through NVGs and around them to pick up LED lights and color definition such as emergency lights IVO LZ or LE search area. Plus, wires may be ID’d by scanning through or around NVGs on final. A combination scan provides the best of both types of vision for hazards. (T/F)

Answer 7

TRUE

Question 8

Types of laser injuries to the eye can be:

Answer 8

All of the above
lesions
flash blind
impaired night vision

Question 9

Unimproved areas are defined in the stan man as any landing area without an FAA designation (T/F)

Answer 9

TRUE

Question 10

The human eye at night primarily uses…

Answer 10

Rods

GT: (Night Roder)

Question 11

The ability of a pilot operating with NVGs to estimate distances and perceive depth is limited. (T/F)

Answer 11

TRUE

Question 12

NVGs must be inspected to ensure that they are within the _________.

Answer 12

180 day inspection

Question 13

After a flight conducting NVGs it may take up to _____________ to fully adapt

Answer 13

2-3 minute recovery to 30 minute adaptation

Question 14

Spatial Disorientation that can occur during a flight with NVGs can be defined as:

Answer 14

All of the above
the inability to determine position, attitude, and motion relative to the earth’s surface
aircraft bank greater than 30 degrees
scanning technique consisting of rapid head movements
unfamiliar adaptation related to lack of NVG experience

Question 15

Which items are non-functional when NVG mode is utilized in the cockpit?

Answer 15

All of the above
Trakka
Main and Tail Rotor Lights
Strobe lights

Question 16

If you have not completed your required 6 nvg ops within the last 2 months what do you have to do to become current?

Answer 16

You have 2 months more but cannot carry passengers

Question 17

NVGs reduce the dangers from brown our or white out conditions (T/F)

Answer 17

False

Question 18

You have just departed your LZ from a confined area and you are enroute to the hospital. What techniques can pilots employ to avoid impacting LED lighted towers that may be in your flight path?

Answer 18

Compensate by a combination of utilizing NVGs, TAWS and looking under and around the NVGs

Question 19

As per the STC for the AW139 for NVG use minimum crew for landing at an unimproved site is

Answer 19

One pilot and one other trained person in the cockpit

Question 20

The crew briefing should include for NVGs at a minimum: NVG aircraft lighting, NVG goggle failure procedures, CRM call outs for approaches i.e. ground speeds, AGL altitudes, and VSI greater than 300 fpm below 300’ AGL. (T/F)

Answer 20

TRUE.

Question 21

Helicopter night vision google operating experience (HNVGO) is defined as:
___ Take offs and _____ landings _______ hovering tasks ______ area departure and arrival tasks _______ tasks transitioning from aided to unaided flight.

Answer 21

6, 6, 6, 6, 6

Question 22

In regard to NVGs the term ABC means

Answer 22

Automatic Brightness Control

Question 23

NVGs are expected to last (at room temps)

Answer 23

20-30 hours

Question 24

Lack of oxygen reduces rod sensitivity (and hence night vision) above 4000 ‘ PA night vision is decreased. Smoking and hence having increased carbon monoxide in the blood causes at ground level the same effects as if you were flying at 5000’ PA. (T/F)

Answer 24

TRUE

Question 25

Limitations of NVGs are caused by the fact that NVGs utilize only the ____________ and therefore a constantly moving scan utilizing the stop-turn-stop technique to avoid obstacles is required.

Answer 25

Near IR Region

Question 26

Flash blindness may take up to _______ minutes to recover

Answer 26

5-45 min

Question 27

The Human eye takes an average __________ minutes for full dark adaptation.

Answer 27

30-45 minutes

Question 28

LED lights can be clearly seen under NVGs (T/F)

Answer 28

FALSE