SAR Fundamentals/Helicopter

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Contents 1 Material covered 2 Time alloted 3 Lesson plan 4 Aids 5 Question bank

Material covered

SAR Fundamentals Manual: Ch.29 "Helicopter in SAR"

Basic SAR Skills Manual: F-6 "Helicopter Operations"

Time alloted

0.75hr

• 2005-02 10:40-11:40: 1.0h
• 2011-03 12:42-13:24: 0.7h

Lesson plan

• temperature effect
  • student question: motor vs. lift
• bear spray
• creating landing zone
• signaling

Aids

• non published material
• Helicopter Operations video

Question bank

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?

A: uphill side.