Non-controlled operations quiz (helicopter)

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1. You may only take-off or land your helicopter if you can safely do so considering all the circumstances, including the prevailing weather conditions at:

a certified aerodrome

a military aerodrome

a place suitable to take-off or land from

any of the above

Correct.

See chapter 4 of the VFRG.

Incorrect.

The correct answer is 'any of the above'.

See chapter 4 of the VFRG.

2. When taxiing a helicopter, maximum use of “air transit” should be made except:

if it is dusty

for wheeled helicopters where you are encouraged to ground taxi on prepared surface to minimise rotor wash

at night where you should taxi via routes that meet physical dimensions and lighting in accordance with Advisory Circular 139.R-01

(b) or (c)

Correct.

See:

chapter 4 of the VFRG.
AIP ENR 1.1.

Incorrect.

The correct answer is '(b) or (c)'.

See:

chapter 4 of the VFRG.
AIP ENR 1.1.

3. At a non-controlled aerodrome you may take-off in your helicopter from:

any area which is assessed as being suitable as an HLS

anywhere except the parking apron

any runway or taxiway

any runway

Correct.

See:

chapter 4 of the VFRG.
AIP ENR 1.1.

Incorrect.

The correct answer is 'any area which is assessed as being suitable as an HLS'.

See:

chapter 4 of the VFRG.
AIP ENR 1.1.

4. When operating in the vicinity of a non-controlled aerodrome published on aeronautical charts, you are to use 126.7 MHz or the discrete CTAF frequency. ‘In the vicinity’ is defined as:

within 5 NM and up to 3,000 ft above the aerodrome

within 10 NM and up to 3,000 ft above the aerodrome

within 10 NM and up to a height that could result in a conflict with operations at that aerodrome

within 10 NM and 5,000 ft above the aerodrome

Correct.

See chapter 5 of the VFRG.

Incorrect.

The correct answer is 'within 10 NM and up to a height that could result in a conflict with operations at that aerodrome'.

See chapter 5 of the VFRG.

5. What symbol displayed beside the wind direction indicator shows that the aerodrome is closed?

a white cross

a white dumb bell

a red and white cone

two white crosses joined together

Correct.

See:

chapter 1 of the VFRG
AIP ENR 1.5.

Incorrect.

The correct answer is 'a white cross'.

See:

chapter 1 of the VFRG
AIP ENR 1.5.

6. You are flying your VFR helicopter over land at 500 ft AGL in class G airspace. What is your minimum visibility and distance from cloud?

5,000 m visibility, 600 m horizontal, 1,000 ft above and 500 ft below cloud

800 m visibility clear of cloud and at a speed to avoid obstructions

8,000 m visibility, 1,500 m horizontal, 1,500 ft above and below cloud

5,000 m visibility, 1,500 m horizontal, 1,500 ft above and below cloud

Correct.

See chapter 4 of the VFRG.

Incorrect.

The correct answer is '800 m visibility clear of cloud and at a speed to avoid obstructions'.

See chapter 4 of the VFRG.

7. When is the prefix 'helicopter' required to be used in front of your callsign?

at all times

only when air traffic request it

when first establishing contact on any frequency

only at a non-controlled aerodrome

Correct.

See chapter 5 of the VFRG.

Incorrect.

The correct answer is 'when first establishing contact on any frequency'.

See chapter 5 of the VFRG.

8. A windsock at a 45 ° angle to the horizontal indicates a wind speed of approximately:

5 kt

10 kt

15 kt

20 kt

Correct.

See chapter 8 of the VFRG.

Incorrect.

The correct answer is '15 kt'.

See chapter 8 of the VFRG.

9. When operating into uncertified aerodromes it is recommended that, in addition to a windsock, the pilots use secondary methods to judge wind speed and direction. These are:

aircraft drift and tree movements

glassy water on dams and windmills

blowing dust or smoke

all of the above

Correct.

See page 16 of AC 91-29.

Incorrect.

The correct answer is 'all of the above'.

See page 16 of AC 91-29.

10. You are flying a light helicopter and landing near third party people and property. What is the minimum recommended downwash safety distance to be established around the surface level landing site which is kept clear of people, property or parked vehicles?

20 m – typically 2 rotor diameters

30 m – typically 2 rotor diameters

30 m – typically 2-3 rotor diameters

50 m – typically 2-3 rotor diameters

Correct.

See page 20 of AC 91-29.

Incorrect.

The correct answer is '30 m – typically 2-3 rotor diameters'.

See page 20 of AC 91-29.

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