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24 Cards in this Set
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How much does it cost to run a heli |
1000 to 8000hr |
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Primary uses of helicopters |
Crew transport Reconnaissance Bucketing Long lining equipment Medivac Scanning Aerial ignition |
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How does hovering work |
You use max power |
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Ground effect |
When you are close to the ground you blow air off of the ground into the heli to keep it up Lower power |
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Translation |
From hover to forward motion |
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What must the pilot and crew do? |
They must communicate as a team to make sure its safe |
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What is the fuselage |
The body |
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Helicopter rotors turn |
Counter clockwise |
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Ehat are the 4 types of helicopters |
Type 4 light Type 3 intermediate Type 2 medium Type 1 heavy |
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What are the dangers of a helicopter |
Exhaust Main router Tail router NEVER GO NEAR TAIL ROUTER OR APPROACH FROM BACK |
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Needed safety equipment |
Eye protection Hard hat Ear protection Nomex clothing Leather gloves Boots |
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How to approach departure a heli 9 things |
Have a plan ahead of time Wait in crouch position till pilot sees you Approach after given the ok Approach from the front Keep low to the ground when approaching Keeps tools below waist Walk around machine to avoid attena Never go by the tail router Never go beyond rear cargo compartments |
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Entering the heli |
When inside sit down, fasten seatbelts and dont move around West shoulder harness Ensure doors are shut Let crew leader give thumbs up when everyone is ready |
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Exiting |
Always wait for pilots ok to leave Fasten seatbelts behind you when you leave Never leave doors open or unattended After crew members and equipment are out of the machine they must go a safe distance away and give thumbs up |
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Hot refueling |
Is when you refuel while heli is on to save time |
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Loading the gear |
Always have a plan ahead of time Ensure all gear is secured prior to heli arrival Attempt to carry all gear at once if you cant than neatly secure close to where the heli is landing Make sure to not bang machine Never throw anything around |
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Fueling procedures |
Engine is off and rotor blades stopped Heli and fuel containers grounded Fire extinguisher is on hand No smoking within 30 meters |
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Rules affecting heli in air |
Higher altitude means less lift capacity Higher air temp the lesser lift capacity The more fuel the less lift capacity |
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Before a crash 7 |
Pilot will declare emergency Tighten seatbelts Wear hard hat Do shirt up Secure all gear Be aware of exits Lean back all the way |
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After a crash |
Exit machine as soon as motion stopped Attend to injured and deploy ert Get the survival and first aid kit Stay at crash site Seats can be flotation devices |
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Auto rotation |
Is when heli faces down to get speed to then go back up flat |
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Tempory landing areas |
Helispot Helipad Heliport cement |
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Rules for tla |
Must be level Log helipads must be spiked Dusted lads should be wetted down All loose material and brush mist be moved Danger trees and snags will be removed withen two tree lengths |
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How to direct |
Use a clock |
