SIFT SIFT Emergency Procedures and Safety Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a pre-flight inspection checklist?

Accepted Answer

To systematically verify that the aircraft is airworthy and all systems are functional before flight

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To satisfy administrative requirements before signing the logbook

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To calculate fuel load and weight-and-balance figures

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To ensure the aircraft meets ATC transponder requirements

Question 2

What does CRM (Crew Resource Management) emphasize in Army aviation safety?

Accepted Answer

Effective communication, teamwork, and use of all available resources among all crew members

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The pilot in command maintains sole decision authority to prevent conflicting inputs

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Minimizing radio traffic to reduce cockpit workload during emergencies

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Standardizing cockpit procedures so crew roles never overlap

Question 3

What is 'settling with power' (vortex ring state) in helicopter flight?

Accepted Answer

A condition where the helicopter descends into its own downwash, causing a loss of lift that more power cannot overcome

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An overpowered climb that causes the engine to overheat

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Engine power settling due to high density altitude reducing performance

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A rapid deceleration maneuver used to avoid obstacles

Question 4

What does the Army's 'risk assessment' process require before a flight mission?

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Identifying hazards, assessing probability and severity, implementing controls, and accepting residual risk at the appropriate command level

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Filing a risk waiver with brigade headquarters for every flight

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Briefing the crew on weather only if conditions are below minimums

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Completing a DA Form 2404 equipment inspection record

Question 5

What is a 'power check' performed before takeoff in a turbine helicopter?

Accepted Answer

A hover check to verify the aircraft can achieve and maintain a stable hover with available power

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A check to verify that engine instruments read within normal green arc ranges at idle

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A test of the emergency power reserve system before entering instrument conditions

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An administrative verification that the fuel type matches the aircraft specification

Question 6

What does 'brownout' refer to as a hazard in Army helicopter operations?

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A complete loss of visual reference caused by rotor downwash stirring up dust or sand during low hover and landing

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An electrical power interruption causing cockpit instrument failure during landing

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A night-vision goggle malfunction caused by excessive ambient light

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Engine compressor stall caused by dust ingestion at low altitude