PPE
Helicopters
Communication
Acronyms
Helispots
100
Fire resistant clothing, fire resistant/leather gloves, approved aviation flight helmet, all leather boots*, hearing protection.
What is required on all helicopter flights.
100
Must be on every load hanging from under a helicopter.
What is a swivel
100
Knowledge of the aircraft location, and condition with a reasonable degree of certainty such that, in the event of a mishap, those on board may be rescued.
What is flight following.
100
HECM
What is Helicopter Crew Member
100
15' X 15' and 75 feet.
What is touchdown pad and safety circle dimensions for a type 3 helicopter.
200
Fire resistant clothing, hard hat with chin strap, fire resistant/leather gloves, eye protection, hearing protection, all leather boots.
What is required for government personnel working around operating helicopters.
200
Located on the belly of the helicopter, for hooking loads.
What is cargo hook.
200
Used by dispatch to "see" in real time the location of aircraft under government contract.
What is Automated Flight Following
200
HMGB
Helicopter Manager
200
Log deck pad
What is used in tundra and boggy areas for a helicopter to land.
300
Device that transmits a radio signal used for locating a helicopter in the event of a crash or hard landing
What is the ELT (Emergency Locating Transmitter)
300
Hook at the end of the longline that allows a pilot to electrically release a load.
What is the remote hook.
300
VHF-AM radio
What is a The radio used to communicate with FAA facilities and other aircraft.
300
Has ultimate responsibility under both FAA and agency regulations, for safety of the aircraft and passengers.
Who is the Pilot.
300
20' X 20' and 90 Feet
What is the touchdown pad and safety circle of a Type 2 helicopter.
400
Crash axes, Bolt cutter, hacksaw, seat belt knife, door opener with claw, pliers.
What is components of a crash rescue kit.
400
Completed for all flights to ensure the helicopter will perform within the limitations established by the helicopter manufacture.
What is the load calculation.
400
Leaving from, heading to, Number of persons on board, fuel on board, time enroute, AFF check.
What is the information dispatch needs upon takeoff for flight following.
400
ALSE
What is Aviation Life Support Equipment
400
Handheld radio, Fire extinguisher, wind indicators, marked touchdown ads.
What is required at a helispot used on a recurrent basis.
500
Secondary restraint and tether to a hard point.
What is required for doors off or open activities in the helicopter.
500
A helicopter hovering without the benefit of ground effect cushioning.
What is HOGE (Hover out of ground effect)
500
Winds, weight, where its going, and if there is hazmat.
What is the information a pilot needs when picking up a sling load.
500
TOLC
What is a Take off and landing coordinator.
500
Sling site
What is area used for the helicopter to sling nets and materials in and out of.
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