TD-182 ✔

Question 1

1. In reference to confined area considerations for TASK 1058- Perform Visual Meteorological Conditions Approach, when should the go-around be initiated (if possible) during an approach to a confined area?

Answer 1

If possible, make the decision to go- around before descending below the barriers or going below effective translational lift (ETL).

Question 2

2. What is the recommended takeoff technique for formations taking off from areas of heavy dust/sand?

Answer 2

For dust/sand/snow condition takeoffs and landings, small V-formations can be used with light wind conditions. Increased rotor disk separation prevents being engulfed in the cloud from the preceding aircraft.

Question 3

3. What is the maximum weight that can be supported by the servicing platform on the engine cowling?

Answer 3

It is capable of supporting a static weight of 250 pounds on any area without yielding.

Question 4

4. While preparing for a mission you discover that the cockpit voice recorder is inoperative. Can you still take the aircraft?

Answer 4

CVR installed on aircraft should be operational for all flights.

Question 5

5. List and define the three no-lift areas on the rotor system.

Answer 5

Reverse Flow

1-100. Part A of figure 1-53, page 1-39 shows reverse flow. At the root of the retreating blade is an area where the air flows backward from the trailing to the leading edge of the blade. This is due to wind created by forward airspeed being greater than rotational velocity at this point on the blade.

Negative Stall

1-101. Part B of figure 1-53 shows negative stall. In the negative stall area, rotational velocity exceeds forward flight velocity, causing resultant relative wind to move toward the leading edge. The resultant relative wind is so far above the chord line, a negative AOA above the critical AOA results. The blade stalls with a negative AOA.

Negative Lift

1-102. Part C of figure 1-53 shows negative lift. In the negative lift area, rotational velocity, induced flow, and blade flapping combine to reduce the AOA from a negative stall to an AOA that causes the blade to produce negative lift.

Question 6

6. In reference to FM 3-04.203, what is the caution associated with wire hazards? What are two specific cues for locating wires?

Answer 6

Two specific cues for locating wires include a swath cut through vegetation and the presence of supporting poles.

Question 7

7. In reference to FM 3-04.203, what are three specific hazards to terrain flight safety? Give one example for each.

Answer 7

Specific hazards to terrain flight safety include physical, weather, and human factors.

A tower (Manmade physical)

Tunderstorm (weather)

Fatigue (Human)

Question 8

8. What factors increase the stress of aircrews during terrain flight, and how can these be minimized?

Answer 8

The factors increasing stress include:

• Increased work loads (physical dexterity and mental processes).
• Limited FOV when using NVDs.
• Reduced visual acuity, viewing distances, and depth perception.
• More complex air crew coordination.

Frequent training, physical fitness, thorough flight planning, and preparation can minimize these factors.