TD 5

Question 1

WHEN THE DH/DA IS REACHED ON A COUPLED ILS APPROACH, WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF THE PILOT FAILS TO UNCOUPLE AND MANUALLY FLY THE HELICOPTER?

Answer 1

If the pilot does not assume control, cues are provided to being a flare at 115 feet radar altitude to arrive at a 50 feet radar altitude hold over the runway at the ILS final speed (FS) entered on the CDU (Default 100 knots).
-10 pg.3-232

Question 2

WHEN SHOULD THE VALSALVA MANEUVER BE PERFORMED?

Answer 2

crew members should never attempt on ascent. Only perform this maneuver as the body requires.
3-04.93 pg.2-25

Question 3

WHAT TYPE OF HYPOXIA IS MOST LIKELY EXPERIENCED AT HIGH ALTITUDES? WHAT STAGE OF HYPOXIA WOULD BE EXPERIENCED BETWEEN 10,000-15,000 FEET PA?

Answer 3

Hypoxic hypoxia, compensatory (80-89% blood-oxygen) 10-15k: drowsiness, easy to miss
3-04.93 pg.2-19

Question 4

WHEN FLYING IFR UNDER RADAR CONTACT IN A MILITARY TERMINAL AREA FACILITY, DO YOU HAVE TO REPORT TO ATC THE TIME AND ALTITUDE UPON REACHING A HOLDING FIX OR POINT CLEARED?

Answer 4

a. Normally yes, (the following should be made to ATC or FSS facilities without a specific ATC request)
i.The time and altitude or flight level upon reaching a holding fix or point to which cleared.
ii. when leaving any assigned holding fix or point
b. No
i. Note: the reports in subparagraphs 6 and 7 may be omitted by pilots of A/C involved in instrument training at military terminal area facilities when radar service is being provided
FIH pg.B-6