TD 35

Question 1

Define Spatial Disorientation:

Answer 1

SE is a pilots erroneous perception of position, attitude, or motion in relation to the gravitational vertical and earths surface.

Question 2

What are the different types of Spatial Disorientation?

Answer 2

Type 1: Unrecognized
Type 2: Recognized
Type 3: Incapacitating

Question 3

Which type of Spatial Disorientation is the most dangerous?

Answer 3

Type 1: Unrecognized

Question 4

Of the 5 senses, which contributes the highest percentage and is the most important in maintaining equilibrium and orientation?

Answer 4

Visual System

Question 5

Semicircular canals sense changes in an ________ acceleration and react to any changes in ____, _____, and _____ attitude.

Answer 5

1. Angular
2. Roll
3. Pitch
4. Yaw

Question 6

In the event of suspected or recognized SD, reference _______ with a good ________ and attempt to ignore conflicting sensory inputs. In two pilot aircraft, announce SE and _______ the controls.

Answer 6

1. Instruments
2. Cross check
3. Transfer

Question 7

Which visual illusion would be associated with the difference in size between RWY 36 at Cairns AAF and a lane at a stagefield?

Answer 7

Size Consistency

Question 8

Standards for “respond to IMC”:

1. Announce ___, maintain proper aircraft control, _________ make the transition to instrument flight, and initiate immediate _______.
2. Initiate correct IIMC recovery procedures:
   a.
   b.
   c.
   d.
   e.
   f.
3. Contact ____, as required. Comply with ATC instructions, local regulations, and _____.

Answer 8

1. IMC
2. Immediately
3. Climb

a. Attitude
b. Heading
c. Torque
d. Trim
e. Airspeed
f. Altitude

4. ATC
5. SOP

Question 9

Single Engine Emergency Shutdown

NOTE: The VAR NR system will revert to the ________ mode automatically.

NOTE: Before performing an in-flight single engine emergency shutdown, _________ if the situation will allow for OEI flight.

NOTE: Make ________ that:
-The controls of the affected engine are selected
-The collective lever is adjusted to maintain the normal engine within the OEI limits

Procedure:
1. Twist grip (affected engine) -
2. Rotor Speed -

Answer 9

1. Manual
2. Determine
3. Certain
4. Rotate slowly to idle, check indications, then to off.
5. Trim to max.