Aerodynamics
Systems/Limitations
Airspace
Airport Ops / Flight Planning
Weather
Miscellaneous 1
Miscellaneous 2
100
The term "angle of attack" is defined as the angle between the
Chord line and the resultant relative wind
100
The primary purpose of the tail rotor system is to
Counteract torque effect of main rotor
100
Where does the Class E airspace begin surrounding the immediate vicinity of Franklin County (F53)?
700 feet AGL
100
When should pilots state their position on the airport when calling the tower for takeoff?
Always
100
For aviation purposes, ceiling is defined as the height above the Earth's surface of the what ?
Lowest broken or overcast layer or vertical visibility into an obscuration (BKN, OVC, VV)
100
The LOW FUEL caution light illuminates when approximately how much fuel remains?
5 gallons; approximately 10 minutes at cruise power
100
How is translating tendency compensated for in the TH-66?
Pilot input
200
Ground resonance is most likely to develop when
A series of shocks causes the rotor system to become unbalanced
200
How long is the time-limited operation when the torque is between 83% and 100%?
5 minutes
200
At what altitude does the VFR cruising altitude rule begin to apply?
3,000 feet AGL
200
If the control tower uses a light signal to direct a pilot to give way to other aircraft and continue circling, the light will be
Steady red signal
200
The conditions necessary for the formation of cumulonimbus clouds are a lifting action and
unstable, moist air
200
If Air Traffic Control advises that radar service is terminated when the pilot is departing Class C airspace, the transponder should be set to code
1200
200
What are the parameters for minimum rate of descent in an autorotation in the TH-66?
Airspeed: 60 KIAS
Rotor RPM: 90%
300
When landing behind a large aircraft, which procedure should be followed for vortex avoidance?
Stay above its final approach flight path all the way to touchdown
300
What action should you take in the event of a FUEL FILTER caution?
If no other indication of a problem exists, land as soon as practical. If light is accompanied by erratic engine operation, land immediately.
300
If you wish to transition through R-6302A, what action must you take first?
Call either the using agency or controlling agency and obtain authorization
300
If the aircraft's radio fails, what is the recommended procedure when landing at a controlled airport?
An aircraft should observe the traffic flow, enter the pattern, and look for a light signal from the tower, when landing at a controlled airport.
300
SIGMETs are issued as a warning of weather conditions hazardous to which aircraft?
All aircraft
300
If there is thunderstorm activity in the vicinity of an airport at which you plan to land, which hazardous atmospheric phenomenon might be expected on the landing approach?
Wind-shear turbulence
300
What is the power-off rotor RPM range?
88-106%
400
What is one of the hazards of a semi-rigid rotor system?
It is underslung and susceptible to mast bumping in low g conditions
400
Which component drives the hydraulic pump?
Main rotor gearbox
400
What is a Military Operations Area (MOA)?
An area established to separate military traffic from IFR traffic
400
After landing at a tower-controlled airport, when should a helicopter pilot contact ground control?
When advised to do so by the controller
400
Which of the reporting stations have VFR weather?
KINK, KBOI, KLAX
400
Select the four flight fundamentals involved in maneuvering an aircraft:
Straight and level flight, turns, climbs, and descents
400
Explain the significance of the flare in the autorotation
The flare reduces groundspeed, arrests the descent rate, and builds rotor RPM
500
Which component allows the helicopter to autorotate by allowing the rotor system to continue turning without engine power?
Freewheeling unit
500
True or False: The engine-driven fuel pump is driven by the N1 section.
True
500
When flying to a Class C airport (assuming no flight-following services are already being provided), which ATC facility should be contacted first with position and intentions?
Approach Control (20-nautical mile procedure area)
500
ADS-B Out equipment broadcasts
The aircraft's state vector (3D position and velocity) as well as additional required information
500
AIRMETs are advisories of significant weather phenomena but of lower intensities than SIGMETs and are intended for dissemination to
All pilots
500
When may an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) be tested?
Only during the first 5 minutes after any hour and only for three audible sweeps
500
What clouds have the greatest amount of turbulence?
Cumulonimbus
600
What is ground effect?
The increased efficiency of the rotor disk when hovering within one rotor disk diameter of the ground; caused by a reduction in induced flow velocity
600
True or False: The N2 section is responsible for the self-sustainment of the engine.
False
600
After making the initial call when returning to KFTW, Meacham Tower says "Sage 65, standby." Can you proceed inbound and enter the Class D airspace?
Yes. Two-way communication has been established since the controller stated the aircraft callsign
600
Why should you file a VFR flight plan with the FAA?
Filing a flight plan is not required by regulations; however it is a good operating practice since the information contained in the flight plan can be used in search and rescue and the event of an emergency
600
The wind at 5,000 feet AGL is southwesterly while the surface wind is southerly. This difference in direction is primarily due to
Friction between the wind and the surface
600
In the procedure for engine fire during start or shutdown, why is the guidance to wait until MGT drops below 150 C to turn the battery off?
In order for the starter to run/motor the engine (continue to provide cooling air), the battery must be on.
600
In a fully developed vortex ring state, what descent rate can occur?
6,000 feet per minute