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What types of charts are avail. for use in helicopter VFR navigation?
(FAA-H-8083-25) |
a) WAC- World Aeronautical Charts
b) Sectionals c) Terminals d) Helicopter Route Charts |
WAC- revised annually except several Alaskan Charts and the Mexican/Carribean Charts, which are revised every 2 years.
Sectionals- revised semiannually except for some areas outside the coterminous US where they are revised annually. Terminals- VFP Terminal Air Charts are helpful when slying in or near Class B airspace, there charts are revised Semiannually, except Alaskan and Carribean charts. Helicopter Route Charts- these 3 color charts depict current aeronautical info useful to helicopter pilots navigating in areas w/ high concentrations of helicopter activity. They are not updated on a reg. basis b/c they will be updated when a significant # of changes have accumulated, or when safety related or major airspace modifications warrant the printing of a new chart. |
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How low can helicopters fly?
(14 CFR 91.119) |
Helicopters may be operated at less than the minimums prescribed in paragraph (b) or (c) of this section if the operation is conducted W/O HAZARD TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY on the surface. In addition, each person operation a helicopter shall comply w/ any routes of altitudes specifically prescribed for helicopters by the FAA.
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When flying into an airport environment, what rules apply to helicopters?
(14 CFR 91.126) |
Each pilot of a helicopter must avoid the flow of fixed wing aircraft.
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What are the VFR weather minimums for Class G airspace below 1,200 ft AGL
(14 CFR 91.155) |
A helicopter may be operated CLEAR OF CLOUDS if operated at a speed that allows the pilot adequate opportunity to see any air traffic or obstruction in time to avoid a collision.
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What is required for a helicopter to obtain a "Special VFR at a controlled airport"?
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Special VFR operations may only be conducted
a) with an ATC clearance b) clear of clouds |
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What are the fuel requirements for helicopters under VFR flight rules?
(14 CFR Part 91.151) |
No person may begin a flight in a rotorcraft under VFR conditions unless )considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 20 mins.
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