Remote Operations

Question 1

Perform a Dual Engine Power Check prior to:

Answer 1

• Operations below 300’ AGL(except routes on FAA/NACOHelicopter Route Charts)
• Non-Surveyed/Unprepared Landing Area Operation
• Search Operations
• Cargo Sling Operations
• Hoist/Non-Hoist AIE Operations
• Water Operations

Question 2

For Power Check slowly apply collective pitch until computed power or limit reached. Which limits?

Answer 2

Engine: 100% Ng; ITT 810° C.; oil pressure ≤ 112 p.s.i.

Do not droop rotor below 97% Nr

Question 3

When must a power check be accomplished?

Answer 3

Prior to low reconnaissance

Question 4

High Recon min altitude and airspeed

Answer 4

300 feet ALS/ASE

50 KIAS

Question 5

On High Recon do not descend below what altitude?

Answer 5

100 feet AHO

Question 6

What does the mnemonic WETPASTE stand for?

Answer 6

• Wind direction and speed (and resulting turbulence and null areas)
• Elevation of the site of intended landing/hover
• Temperature and pressure altitude
• Power available, power required and power margin
• Approach/departure heading or path, type of approach and go/no-go point
• Suitability of site for intended operations(size, shape, slope, surface, obstructions)
• Touchdown point of intended landing/hover
• Escape route for aborts or go-around

Question 7

Low Recon min altitude and airspeed

Answer 7

50 feet AHO

50 KIAS

Question 8

Low Recon may be performed on final approach if ___

Answer 8

OGE hover power is available

Question 9

High/Low Recon Exceptions

Answer 9

• Site evaluations not required:
• Low recon on final with OGE power
• Tactical approaches
• Successive approaches when conditions are equal to or less stringent
• In AC’s judgment, the recon would degrade mission accomplishment

Question 10

When must TOLD be recomputed?

Answer 10

• When the power margin is 10 percent or less

Question 11

Vortex Ring State avoidance

Answer 11

Do not exceed 800 fpm descent rate when airspeed is less than 40 knots

Question 12

Minimum Power Requirements

Answer 12

• Areas with clear escape route: hover power for intended hover height
• Restricted escape route: computed OGE hover power for landing location

Question 13

Crew and Passenger Takeoff Briefing

Answer 13

TITCOP

• Type takeoff
• Intentions
• Significant terrain features and obstacles
• Specific crew requirements
• Other pertinent facts

Question 14

NVG Operations Requirements

Answer 14

• Training will not be conducted with less than five percent EMI
• Operable white light (landing or search) required for all NVG flights
• Infrared searchlight filter required for NVG training below 20 percent EMI; recommended for all NVG flights
• Interior Lighting NVG compatible, taped or turned off
• Ensure critical information not rendered invisible by excessive taping
• Each crewmember will carry an NVG-compatible light source

Question 15

Radar Altimeter and GPS requirements during Night/NVG flight

Answer 15

• Two operational radar altimeters are required for all low-level flight (lower than 300 feet AGL).
• At least one radar altimeter must be operational for night operations (aided or unaided) below 500 feet AGL.
• Both radar altimeters must be operational for enroute NVG flight below 300 feet AGL (this does not include terminal operations at prepared landing sites).
• To increase situational awareness, an operable GPS receiver should be available for NVG flight below 300 feet AGL.

Question 16

Altitude Restrictions for Night Unaided Operations

Answer 16

Minimum enroute altitude is 500 feet AHO within 5 NM of the flight path unless directed lower by FAA/NACO Helicopter Route Chart.

Question 17

Altitude Restrictions for NVG Operations

Answer 17

• Less than 20% EMI: 150 AHO in surveyed low-level area, or if on FAA/NACO Helicopter Route Chart.
• At/above 20% EMI: 50 feet AHO in surveyed low-level area, or if on FAA/NACO Helicopter Route Chart.

Question 18

VFR Training/Visibility Restrictions for Day

Answer 18

• Single Pilot Operations: 700/1
• Dual Pilot Operations: 500/1
• MAJCOMs may further restrict ceiling and/or visibility minimums.

Question 19

VFR Training/Visibility Restrictions for Night

Answer 19

• Night Unaided: 1,000/2
• Night Vision Goggle Operations: 500/2
• MAJCOMs may further restrict ceiling and/or visibility minimums.

Question 20

Unaided Night Operation Restrictions

Answer 20

• Do not leave flight altitude until the landing site has been positively identified
• Under no circumstances will a low recon be conducted during unaided ops
• Obstacles/terrain within 3 NM of the site will not exceed 200 feet above site elevation (training operations)

Question 21

For training, when landing to a surface area smaller than 2 rotor diameters, such as a pinnacle, how much power should be available?

Answer 21

OGE (out of ground effect) hover power

Question 22

How does hovering over trees or uneven terrain affect power required?

Answer 22

Increases

Question 23

Whenever horizontal rotor clearance is ___ ft or less, the scanner will inform the Pilot of the clock position relative to the nose of the aircraft and estimated distance to the obstacle.

Answer 23

25 feet

Question 24

For night unaided operations, a low reconnaissance must be completed prior to landing at the site.

Answer 24

False