Operation Specification - General

Question 1

What documents allows you as a PIC of an Air Methods helicopter to install LOX bottles in aircraft?

Answer 1

PMSP sign off with training

Question 2

Who at Air Methods is designated to receive Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) and Information for Operators (INFO)?

Answer 2

(A007 other designated person)
- Jason Quisling (Senior VP of Operations)
- Ian Mathew’s (Director of Ops)
- Tim Bluffington (Chief Pilot)

Question 3

May you as a PIC delegate operational control responsibility?

Answer 3

No

Question 4

Are LASHO operations approved?

Answer 4

No

Question 5

What Authorizes us to use standard average passenger weight for patient unable to be weighed or give their weights?

Answer 5

A097 - Small cabin Aircraft Passenger and Baggage Weight Program in the Ops Spec

Question 6

How do you determine if you are legal to operate a specific tail number aircraft in a commercial capacity IAW FAR 135?

Answer 6

D085 aircraft list in ops spec

Question 7

As an Air Methods PIC, are you authorized to execute a back-Course approach?

Answer 7

Yes, See Ops Spec H102 table 1

Question 8

For you performing a commercial flight as an Air Methods operator, what basic approach facility configuration are required for an airport to qualify as an alternate?

Answer 8

Ops Spec H105 Table 1

Question 9

If you want or needed to see the most recent list of management personnel responsible for operations under FAR Part 135, where would you look?

Answer 9

A006 Manager Personnel

Question 10

In order for you to file an IFR flight plan selecting a given airport as your alternative, what must the minimum ceiling and visibility be at the airport of choice?

Answer 10

Ops Spec H105

+200’ ceiling to DA or MDA

1 SM vis or greater

Question 11

While conducting HEMS operations, in order to land at an unimproved LZ at night, what light requirements must be met?

Answer 11

Marked by flare, lights which provide hazard illumination

Question 12

Does the above restriction apply to first responders and how do you know if your base meets “First Responder” criteria?

Answer 12

No - see Ops Spec H114 for List

Question 13

As an Air Methods rotorcraft PIC executing a full ILS into an airfield with an operational Approach Lighting System, no degrading NOTAMs, and all systems operational, with an approach speed of 90 KIAS, what is the lowest possible published landing minima available to you?

Answer 13

CAT A visibility/RVR minimum (H117 OpSpec)