SAR Fundamentals/Helicopter/Question bank
From PCSAR
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How do you safely approach a helicopter? |
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What is the primary responsibility of the aircraft crew? |
safe operation | |
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From which direction do you approach a helicopter? |
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Who is in charge in a helicopter? |
The pilot | |
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Which side of a hill should you NOT approach a helicopter on? |
uphill side. | |
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What four things in a helicopter emergency, should you know the location of? |
the location of
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What is down wash? |
Air pushed down by the rotors of a helicopter. | |
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If the wind is blowing from the west, from which direction will a helicopter want to approach when landing? |
From the east (into the wind). | |
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What personal equipment should you not bring into the cabin of a helicopter? |
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Q: How do you safely approach a helicopter?
A:
- from the front
- with the pilot's permission
- keep low
- nothing above head
Q: What is the primary responsibility of the normal aircraft crew?
A: safe operation
Q: From which direction do you approach a helicopter?
A:
- the front
- within the pilot's view
Q:
Who is in charge in a helicopter?
A: The pilot
Q: Which side of a hill should you avoid approaching a helicopter on?
