Non-controlled operations quiz (helicopter)

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1. When operating in the vicinity of a certified, non-controlled aerodrome, what are the mandatory radio calls?

inbound, taxi and base

whenever it is reasonably necessary to broadcast to avoid the risk of a collision with another aircraft

taxi, inbound, circuit and lining up

no calls are mandatory

Correct.

See Part 91 Plain English Guide – Chapter 8: Communication.

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2. What calls are recommended when there is other traffic?

taxiing, entering runway, joining circuit, conducting a straight in

taxiing, joining circuit, conducting a straight in, clear of runway

entering runway, joining circuit, turning base, conducting a straight in

entering runway, joining circuit, conducting a straight in approach, clear of runway

Correct.

See VFRG – Chapter 5: Radio communication procedures.

Incorrect.

3. What does 'in the vicinity' mean in reference to a non-controlled aerodrome?

within 5 nm and at any height

within 10 nm and at a height where your operations could conflict with other traffic

within 3 nm and below 5,000 ft

within the circuit area only

Correct.

See VFRG – Chapter 5: Radio communication procedures.

Incorrect.

4. At a non-controlled aerodrome, who is responsible for collision avoidance and aircraft sequencing?

the pilot in command

the nearest Flight Information Service

whoever arrived at the aerodrome first

Correct.

See VFRG – Chapter 5: Radio communication procedures.

Incorrect

5. Overflying your destination aerodrome, you observe a double white cross adjacent to the wind direction indicator (windsock). What does this mean?

airfield is unserviceable

use only hard surface movement areas

wind indicator is unserviceable

gliding operations are in progress

Correct.

See VFRG – Chapter 1: Know your rules and responsibilities.

Incorrect.

6. Why is it important to be accurate with your position reports on CTAF?

so that other pilots know when you’ve landed

to reduce workload and save radio time

to help other aircraft build a mental model of your location and movements

because it’s a requirement under all circumstances

Correct.

See VFRG – Chapter 5: Radio communication procedures.

Incorrect.

7. When two aircraft are on converging headings at approximately the same altitude:

the aircraft that has the other aircraft on its right must give way

the aircraft that has the other aircraft on its left must give way

both aircraft must turn to their right

the aircraft that has the other on its left must climb

Correct.

See VFRG – Chapter 1: Know your rules and responsibilities.

Incorrect.

8. You're inbound to a non-controlled aerodrome. There’s fixed-wing traffic already established on downwind. What should you do?

join on final ahead of the fixed-wing aircraft to save time

join mid-downwind and follow behind the fixed-wing traffic

join a helicopter circuit or operate clear of the fixed-wing pattern, keeping them in sight

Correct.

See VFRG – Chapter 4: Flying your helicopter.

Incorrect.

9. A helicopter pilot calls inbound at 10 nm. Another pilot calls 'lining up and rolling' for the same runway. What’s the best next step for the inbound helicopter?

call 'priority inbound' to make the other aircraft give way

continue without responding

acknowledge the traffic, clarify intentions, and assess if sequencing is required

Correct.

See VFRG – Chapter 5: Radio communication procedures.

Incorrect.

10. You're performing aerial work near a non-controlled aerodrome and using CTAF to monitor for traffic. A light aircraft announces a straight-in approach. What's your responsibility?

move quickly through the area before the aircraft arrives

maintain separation and ensure your operations do not conflict with circuit traffic

turn off your radio so you can focus

Correct.

See VFRG – Chapter 4: Flying your helicopter.

Incorrect.

11. You’re ready for take-off and departure at a non-controlled aerodrome. A fixed-wing aircraft broadcasts they are on downwind for the same runway, how should you depart?

after take-off do not cross the extended centre line of the runway in use

broadcast your intentions, remain clear of the flight strip in use and do not conflict with circuit traffic

turn after take-off onto the desired departure track when at a safe height to do so

only the runway may be used for take-off and departure at a non-controlled aerodrome

Correct.

See VFRG – Chapter 4: Flying your helicopter, and AIP ENR 1.1.

Incorrect.

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