Question 114-1 : The maximum indicated air speed of a helicopter in level flight is reached ? [ Training professional ]
At the lowest possible altitude
Question 114-2 : The minimum rate of descent in autoration will occur ?
At vy and rotor speed within limits
Question 114-3 : The never exceed speed vne of a helicopter as specified in the flight manual ?
May not be exceeded under any circumstances
Question 114-4 : The part of the take off path during which in a helicopter of performance class 2 an engine failure would result in a forced landing must be flown in ?
Conditions of weather and light in which a safe landing is possible
Question 114-5 : The ratio in the same units and expressed as a percentage of 'change in height' divided by 'horizontal distance travelled' means ?
Climb gradient
The 'climb gradient' is defined as the ratio expressed as a percentage of the change in geometric height divided by the horizontal distance traveled .gradient = change in height/horizontal distance x 100%.for small angles of climb you can use rate of climb / true airspeed but this is not the exact definition of the 'climb gradient'
Question 114-6 : The responsibility for ensuring that the performance claimed for a helicopter can be achieved belongs to ?
The operator
Question 114-7 : The speed for maximum endurance ?
Is always lower than the speed for maximum specific range
Question 114-8 : The speed for maximum rate of climb ?
Will be higher than the speed for best angle of climb
Question 114-9 : Other factors remaining constant and not limiting how does increasing pressure altitude affect allowable take off mass ?
Allowable take off mass decreases
Density decreases with altitude less density will reduce take off thrust available allowable take off mass will decrease
Question 114-10 : The service ceiling of a helicopter is ?
Higher in translation than in hover out of ground effect oge
Question 114-11 : What is the correct statement concerning performance class 3 ?
Ops are only conducted at daytime to/from helidecks and elevated heliports
Question 114-12 : The take off weight is the weight of the helicopter ?
At the start of the take off
Question 114-13 : The take off path of a helicopter from the start of take off extends to a point above the take off surface which is ?
1000 ft
Question 114-14 : The todrh is the horizontal distance required between the start of the take off and the point where the take off safety speed is reached as well as a height of ?
35 ft above the take off surface and a positive climb gradient in case of failure of the critical engine
Question 114-15 : Tlof means ?
An area for touch down and lift off
Question 114-16 : When calculating the take off performaces of a performance class 2 helicopter without a precise wind measuring equipment the following must be considered ?
Maximum 50% of the reported headwind
Cat pol h 105 general . .c when showing compliance with the requirements of this section account shall be taken of the following parameters .1 mass of the helicopter .2 the helicopter configuration .3 the environmental conditions in particular .i pressure altitude and temperature .ii wind . a except as provided in c for take off take off flight path and landing requirements accountability for wind shall be no more than 50% of any reported steady headwind component of 5 kt or more . b where take off and landing with a tailwind component is permitted in the afm and in all cases for the take off flight path not less than 150% of any reported tailwind component shall be taken into account and . c where precise wind measuring equipment enables accurate measurement of wind velocity over the point of take off and landing wind components in excess of 50% may be established by the operator provided that the operator demonstrates to the competent authority that the proximity to the fato and accuracy enhancements of the wind measuring equipment provide an equivalent level of safety .4 the operating techniques and.5 the operation of any systems that have an adverse effect on performance
Question 114-17 : Vx means the speed for ?
Best angle of climb
Question 114-18 : What is the abbreviation for the term 'never exceed speed' ?
Vne
Question 114-19 : What does the abbreviation 'oei' mean ?
One engine inoperative
Question 114-20 : What does the abbreviation 'vle' mean ?
Maximum landing gear extended speed
Question 114-21 : What does the abbreviation 'vlo' mean ?
Maximum landing gear operating speed
Question 114-22 : What effect does temperature have on the performance limited take off mass ?
Rising temperatures will lower the performance limited take off mass
Question 114-23 : What is the abbreviation for the term 'maximum landing gear extended speed' ?
Vle
Question 114-24 : What is the abbreviation for the term 'maximum landing gear operating speed' ?
Vlo
Question 114-25 : The main difference between category a and category b helicopters is ?
Category a has guaranteed stay up capability category b has not
Cat a definition .a multi engined helicopter designed with engine and system isolation features specified in the applicable certification specification and capable of operations using take off and landing data scheduled under a critical engine failure concept that assures adequate designated surface area and adequate performance capability for continued safe flight or safe rejected take off in the event of engine failure . cat b definition .a single engined or multi engined helicopter that does not meet category a standards category b helicopters have no guaranteed capability to continue safe flight in the event of an engine failure and unscheduled landing is assumed
Question 114-26 : What is the abbreviation for the term 'speed for best rate of climb' ?
Vy
Question 114-27 : What is the abbreviation for the term 'take off safety speed' ?
Vtoss
Question 114-28 : What is the effect of tail wind on the time to climb to a given altitude ?
The time to climb does not change
Question 114-29 : When allowing a helicopter to descend to a level which can be maintained on the remaining power units this tecnique is called ?
Drift down
Question 114-30 : When calculating the landing weight of a performance class 2 helicopter with one engine inoperative the following must be considered ?
50% of the forecast headwind
Cat pol h 105 general . .c when showing compliance with the requirements of this section account shall be taken of the following parameters .1 mass of the helicopter .2 the helicopter configuration .3 the environmental conditions in particular .i pressure altitude and temperature .ii wind . a except as provided in c for take off take off flight path and landing requirements accountability for wind shall be no more than 50% of any reported steady headwind component of 5 kt or more . b where take off and landing with a tailwind component is permitted in the afm and in all cases for the take off flight path not less than 150% of any reported tailwind component shall be taken into account and . c where precise wind measuring equipment enables accurate measurement of wind velocity over the point of take off and landing wind components in excess of 50% may be established by the operator provided that the operator demonstrates to the competent authority that the proximity to the fato and accuracy enhancements of the wind measuring equipment provide an equivalent level of safety .4 the operating techniques and.5 the operation of any systems that have an adverse effect on performance
Question 114-31 : When calculating the performance of a class 2 helicopter with one engine inoperative on the approach to land the following must be considered ?
The pressure altitude
Annex 6 operation of aircraft helicopter .to determine the performance of the helicopter account should be taken of at least the following factors .a mass of the helicopter .b elevation or pressure altitude and temperature and.c wind for take off and landing accountability for wind should be no more than 50 per cent of any reported steady headwind component of 5 knots or more where take off and landing with a tailwind component is permitted in the flight manual not less than 150 per cent of any reported tailwind component should be allowed where precise wind measuring equipment enables accurate measurement of wind velocity over the point of take off and landing these values may be varied
Question 114-32 : When considering the take off path for a helicopter with performance class 2 the aircraft must clear all obstacles vertically by ?
35 ft in vfr
Cat pol h 210 take off flight path .a from the end of the todrh with the critical engine failure recognised at the tdp.1 the take off mass shall be such that the take off flight path provides a vertical clearance above all obstacles located in the climb path 'of not less than 10 7 m 35 ft for operations under vfr' and 10 7 m 35 ft + 0 01 x distance dr for operations under ifr ..todrh take off distance required .tdp take off decision point . 702.cows are moving obstacles
Question 114-33 : When en route in a performance class 1 helicopter which has had an engine failure the mass of the aircraft must be such that a rate of climb may be achieved and maintained when not visual with the surface that rate of climb is ?
50 ft/min at an altitude of 2000 ft in mountainous areas
Question 114-34 : When landing a performance class 2 helicopter with one engine inoperative the aircraft must be able to carry out a balked landing and clear all obstacles vertically by ?
35 ft
Cat pol h 325 pc2 to cat pol h 220 landing .a the landing mass of the helicopter at the estimated time of landing shall not exceed the maximum mass specified in the afm for the procedure to be used .b in the event of the critical engine failure being recognised at any point at or before the landing decision point ldp it is possible either to land and stop within the fato or to perform a balked landing and clear all obstacles in the flight path by a vertical margin of 10 7 m 35 ft . 694
Question 114-35 : When landing at an elevated heliport a helicopter with performance class 1 and one engine inoperative must be able to land within the ldah or if carrying out a balked approach must clear vertically the fato by ?
4 5 m
Img692.the balked landing at an elevated heliport may be accomplished using drop down techniques in order to accelerate to vtoss as the drop down is carried out beyond the dimensions of the heliport an obstacle clearance margin of at least 15 ft is required .15 ft = 4 5 m.vtoss take off safety speed
Question 114-36 : When planning for landing a performance class 1 helicopter the following information must be considered ?
Any expected change in mass during flight
The mass of a helicopter will change when lifting carrying cargo dropping off or picking up passengers in addition to the decrease in mass due to fuel consumption
Question 114-37 : When planning obstacle avoidance on the take off path of a performance class 1 helicopter which has suffered an engine failure consideration need not be given to obstacles which are nearer than ?
7 x rotor radius r for day operations
Cat pol h 110 obstacle accountability . .c obstacles may be disregarded if they are situated beyond .1 7 x rotor radius r for day operations if it is assured that navigational accuracy can be achieved by reference to suitable visual cues during the climb .2 10 x r for night operations if it is assured that navigational accuracy can be achieved by reference to suitable visual cues during the climb .3 300 m if navigational accuracy can be achieved by appropriate navigation aids or.4 900 m in all other cases
Question 114-38 : Where is an official 'fuel flow chart' found ?
In the 'helicopter flight manual'
Question 114-39 : Which of the following factors has the greatest effect on take off power ?
Density altitude
Question 114-40 : Which of the following groups of conditions are the most favourable for take off ?
Low airfield elevation low humidity low temperature high atmospheric pressure
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