Remote Ops Flashcards
High density altitude will (reduce/increase) aircraft performance.
reduce
What factors may lead to loss of tail rotor effectiveness?
HI-HALO
High density altitude
Improper rigging of tail rotor
High gross weight
Adverse wind conditions
Low engine/rotor RPM
Out of ground effect hover
Power margin is the difference between ____ and ____.
Power available and Power Required
If power margin is less than __% a second crew member will re-compute TOLD to verify power computations.
10%
What procedures/maneuvers are prohibited during training?
Actual engine shutdown in flight
Intentional Blade Stall
Deliberately entering vortex ring state
Pulling CBs to simulate emergency procedures
High reconnaissance patterns will be flown at ____ feet AGL (Air Ground Level) but no less that ____ feet AHO (Above Highest Obstacle)
300’ AGL
100’ AHO
On high reconnaissance flights you must observe for what items prior to landing?
WETPASTE
Winds, turbulence and null areas
Elevation of the site
Temperature and Pressure Altitude
Power Available, required, and margin
Approach/Departure, obstacles, go/no-go point
Suitability of the site
Touchdown point
Escape route
What type of pattern is good for an unconfined area?
Racetrack
What type of pattern is good for a confined area?
Orbit
What type of pattern is good for an open area?
Rectangle
What minimum KIAS will high reconnaissance site evaluations be flown?
50 KIAS
What is the most reliable wind indicator?
Smoke
A ____ is an area of no wind or in some cases a downdraft.
Null area
Name the two types of turbulence.
Which is most common?
Orographic - Most frequent
Convective - Caused by rising air currents created by surface heating
What is the temperature lapse rate?
____ degrees C every ____ feet of altitude
2 degrees C every 1000ft of altitude