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Helicopter quiz: Winter 2026

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  1. At what places may you take-off or land your helicopter, if you can safely do so considering all the circumstances, including the prevailing weather conditions?
    1. a certified aerodrome
    2. a military aerodrome
    3. a place suitable to take-off or land from
    4. any of the above
  2. When taxiing, what are the exceptions to maximum use of ‘air transit’?
    1. if it is dusty
    2. for wheeled helicopters where you are encouraged to ground taxi on prepared surface to minimise rotor wash
    3. at night where you should taxi via routes that meet physical dimensions and lighting requirements specified in Advisory Circular 139.R-01
    4. (b) or (c)
  3. Where may you take-off from in your helicopter at a non-controlled aerodrome?
    1. any area which is assessed as being suitable as an HLS
    2. anywhere except the parking apron
    3. any runway or taxiway
    4. any runway
  4. When operating in the vicinity of a non‑controlled aerodrome published on aeronautical charts, you are to use 126.7 MHz or the discrete CTAF frequency. How is ‘in the vicinity’ defined?
    1. within 5 nm and up to 3,000 ft above the aerodrome
    2. within 10 nm and up to 3,000 ft above the aerodrome
    3. within 10 nm and up to a height that could result in a conflict with operations at that aerodrome
    4. within 10 nm and 5,000 ft above the aerodrome
  5. What symbol displayed beside the wind direction indicator shows the aerodrome is closed?
    1. a white cross
    2. a white dumb bell
    3. a red and white cone
    4. two white crosses joined together
  6. You are flying your VFR helicopter over land at 500 ft AGL in class G airspace. What is your minimum visibility and distance from cloud?
    1. 5,000 m visibility, 600 m horizontal, 1,000 ft above and 500 ft below cloud
    2. 800 m visibility clear of cloud and at a speed to avoid obstructions
    3. 8,000 m visibility, 1,500 m horizontal, 1,500 ft above and below cloud
    4. 5,000 m visibility, 1,500 m horizontal, 1,500 ft above and below cloud
  7. When is the prefix ‘helicopter’ required to be used in front of your callsign?
    1. at all times
    2. only when ATC request it
    3. when first establishing contact on any frequency
    4. only at a non-controlled aerodrome
  8. What approximate wind speed does a windsock at a 45-degree angle indicate?
    1. 5 kts
    2. 10 kts
    3. 15 kts
    4. 20 kts
  9. When operating into uncertified aerodromes, what secondary methods are recommended to judge wind speed and direction, in addition to a windsock?
    1. aircraft drift and tree movements
    2. glassy water on dams and windmills
    3. blowing dust or smoke
    4. all of the above
  10. You are flying a light helicopter and landing near third party people and property. What is the minimum recommended downwash safety distance to be established around the surface level landing site which is kept clear of people, property or parked vehicles?
    1. 20 m – typically 2 rotor diameters
    2. 30 m – typically 2 rotor diameters
    3. 30 m – typically 2–3 rotor diameters
    4. 50 m – typically 2–3 rotor diameters
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