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The Military Competency—Helicopter test has 50 questions and you are allowed 2 hours to finish it. All Military Competency—Airplane questions are possible in addition to the following questions.
Question 1 Basic VFR weather minimums require at least what visibility for operating a helicopter within Class D airspace? 2 miles. 3 miles. 1 mile. Question 2 Operating regulations for U.S.-registered civil helicopters require that during movement on the surface, takeoffs, and landings, a seat belt and shoulder harness (if installed) must be properly secured about each flight crew member only. flight and cabin crewmembers. person on board. Question 3 Minimum safe altitude rules require that helicopter pilots not fly closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure. not fly lower than 500 feet, except when necessary for takeoff or landing. comply with routes and altitudes prescribed by the FAA. Question 4 When operating a __________ aircraft, which document is required by regulation to be available in the aircraft? An Owner's Manual A manufacturer's Operations Manual A current, approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual Question 5 What transponder equipment is required for helicopter operations within Class B airspace? A transponder with 4096 code and Mode C capability. with 4096 code capability is required except when operating at or below 1,000 feet AGL under the terms of a letter of agreement. is required for helicopter operations when visibility is less than 3 miles. Question 6 Which minimum flight visibility and distance from clouds is required for a day VFR helicopter flight in Class G airspace at 3,500 feet MSL over terrain with an elevation of 1,900 feet MSL? Visibility-3 miles; distance from clouds-1,000 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 1 mile horizontally. Visibility-3 miles; distance from clouds-500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontally. Visibility-1 mile; distance from clouds-500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontally. Question 7 Minimum safe altitude rules authorize helicopter pilots to fly at less than 500 feet if they do not create a hazard to persons or property on the surface. fly closer than 500 feet to any person, vehicle, vessel, or structure on the surface. fly at less than 500 feet. Question 8 To begin a flight in a rotorcraft under VFR, there must be enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruise speed, to fly thereafter for at least 20 minutes. 30 minutes. 45 minutes. Question 9 In what type of operation, not regulated by 14 CFR part 119, may a commercial pilot act as pilot in command of a helicopter and receive compensation for services? Part-time contract pilot. Non-stop flights within a 25SM radius of an airport to carry cargo only. Non-stop flights within a 25SM radius of an airport to carry person for intentional parachute jumps. Question 10 To act as pilot in command of a gyroplane carrying passengers, what must the pilot accomplish in that gyroplane to meet recent daytime flight experience requirements? Make nine takeoffs and landings within the preceding 30 days. Make three takeoffs and landings to a full stop within the preceding 90 days. Make three takeoffs and landings within the preceding 90 days Question 11 When approaching to land at an airport, without an operating control tower, in Class G airspace, a helicopter pilot should avoid the flow of fixed-wing aircraft. enter and fly a traffic pattern at 800 feet AGL. make all turns to the left, unless otherwise indicated. Question 12 Which is true with respect to operating limitations of a "restricted'' category helicopter? No person may operate a "restricted" category helicopter carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire. A pilot of a "restricted" category helicopter is required to hold a commercial pilot certificate. A "restricted" category helicopter is limited to an operating radius of 25 miles from its home base. |