TD 24 Flashcards
What are VFR destination weather requirements?
Destination weather must be forecast to be equal to or greater than VFR minimums at estimated time of arrival (ETA) through one hour after ETA.
What is the Weather Brief (DD 175-1) void time and when should it be updated?
The weather forecast will be void one hour and 30 minutes from the time the forecast is received provided the aircraft has not departed. The crew should update weather briefing information on stopover flights.
What are the requirements concerning flight plans?
Aircraft will not be flown unless a flight plan (military or civil) has been filed or an operation’s log completed. The PC/AC is responsible for the flight plan and has flight plan approval authority. Local commanders will establish policies specifying the flight plan or operations log to be used.
Weight and balance. The PC will ensure:
a.
b.
a. The accuracy of computations on the DD Form 365–4 (Weight and Balance Clearance Form F-Transport/Tactical).
b. That a completed DD Form 365–4 is aboard the aircraft (Manned) or on file and available to the AC (Unmanned) to verify that the weight and center of gravity will remain within allowable limits for the entire flight.
For an engine failure, on approach arrive at __ feet AGL __ KIAS. Adjust the cyclic and collective to achieve a _______. Execute a ____ approach to a running landing, not to exceed ____ FPM rate of descent at touchdown. Prior to touch down, reduce to ____ airspeed with ____ applied.
50, 40, landing attitude, shallow, 300, minimum, maximum torque
Single engine failure - flight
Procedure
- OEI flight condition –
- Rotor speed –
- Affected engine –
- Single engine emergency shutdown –
- LAND AS SOON AS
Procedure
- OEI flight condition – Establish
- Rotor speed – Trim to maximum
- Affected engine – Identify
- Single engine emergency shutdown – Perform
- LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE
Outer white circle on MM scale
Only displayed when the white circle reaches the red circle
White line on MM circular scale
Only displayed when the MM is in the yellow range or above
Red circle XX% MM
64%
Yellow Circle XX% MM
50%
The procedure for a Mast Moment exceedance of > ____ will cause a MM exceed caution and will remain on until ____ and the procedure is LAND AS SOON AS ______.
77%, power off, PRACTICABLE