TD 36

Question 1

Define Spacial Disorientation:

Answer 1

Spacial Disorientation is an individuals inability to determine his or her position, altitude and motion relative to the Earths surface

Question 2

What are the different types of Spacial Disorientation?

Answer 2

1. Unrecognized
2. Recognized
3. Incapacitating

Question 3

Which types of Spacial Disorientation is the most dangerous?

Answer 3

Unrecognized

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Visual System, 80%

Question 5

Semicircular canals sense changes in ________ acceleration and react to any changes in ______, ______ and ______ attitude.

Answer 5

angular

yaw

pitch

roll

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 SD and __________ the controls.

Answer 6

instruments

crosscheck

transfer

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Size-Distance Illusion

Question 8

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…
The collective lever…

Procedure
1. Twist grip (affected engine) – ________
2. Rotor speed – ________
…

Answer 8

manual

determine

certain

Rotate slowly to IDLE, check indications, then to OFF

Trim to maximum