TD36

Question 1

IAW Current AWR1726, what is the NOTE for the weight and balance considerations associated with the UH-60M with only two pilots and no passengers or cargo onboard the aircraft? How does this correlate to AR 95-1 and the responsibilities of the Pilot in Command (PC)?

Answer 1

The UH/HH-60M is capable of exceeding the aft center of gravity limit of 365 inches (arm), particularly when operating in the two pilot configuration without crew chiefs and/or passengers/cargo. (AWR pg. 1) The pilot must identify all mission or flight limitations imposed by weight or CG.

Question 2

The Stormscope WX-500 is a weather mapping system displayed on the MFDs, for _______________ severe weather, not for _______________ it. The weather mapping sensor detects electrical discharges associated with thunderstorms within a ______ nautical mile radius of the helicopter. What are the stormscope strike and cell symbols? The stormscope ENBL/DSBL display indicates the __________ stormscope state ENBL or DSBL

Answer 2

Avoiding, penetrating, 200nm, current

Question 3

What type of controlled airspace is Lowe Army Airfield located in and what are the cloud clearance requirements for operating in this airspace?

Answer 3

Class D, 500 below, 1,000 above, and 2,000 horizontal

Question 4

What is considered “established two-way radio communication

Answer 4

When the controller has responded to the A/C using the Aircraft callsign. (AIM)

Question 5

What are Basic Weight and Operating Weight?

Answer 5

Basic- weight including all hydraulic and oil systems full, trapped and unusable fuel, and all fixed equipment. Operating-weight includes basic weight plus aircrew, aircrew’s baggage, emergency gear, and other equipment required.

Question 6

What is the CAUTION associated with the BINGO screen, and how does Empty Weight correlate to Basic Weight?

Answer 6

The bingo fuel calculator contains default crew weight values. Crew weight must be manually entered for each flight. Aircraft empty weight shall be equal to operating weight minus crew weight, as found on the aircraft Form F. Crew weight shallbe equal to the actual weight of the crew. Empty- it is the basic weight without fluids, aircrew, aircrew baggage, emergency gear.

Question 7

How does the FMS calculate wind speed and direction?

Answer 7

The wind direction and speed are calculated by the FMS by comparing IAS to GS and helicopter heading to ground track.

Question 8

Define total aerodynamic force (TAF

Answer 8

TAF is the result or lift and drag and acts at the center of pressure