SIFT SIFT Emergency Procedures and Safety Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the first action a helicopter pilot should take when experiencing a complete engine failure?

Accepted Answer

Lower collective pitch immediately to enter autorotation

Answer

Upon complete engine failure, the pilot must immediately lower collective pitch to maintain rotor RPM and enter autorotation, which is the critical first step before any other action.

Question 2

What is 'autorotation' in helicopter emergency procedures?

Accepted Answer

A flight condition where the rotor is driven by airflow rather than the engine, allowing a controlled descent

Answer

Autorotation is a flight condition where upward airflow through the rotor system drives the rotor blades, enabling the helicopter to descend in a controlled manner without engine power.

Question 3

What does the term 'LZ' mean in Army aviation emergency contexts?

Accepted Answer

Landing Zone — a pre-selected area for helicopter landing or extraction

Answer

LZ stands for Landing Zone, a specific area designated for helicopter landing, often selected based on obstacle clearance, approach/departure paths, and surface conditions.

Question 4

What is the correct squawk code a pilot should set when declaring an emergency?

Accepted Answer

7700

Answer

Squawk 7700 is the universal emergency code that alerts all ATC radar facilities that the aircraft is in distress and requires immediate assistance.

Question 5

What is the primary hazard of 'wire strike' during low-level Army helicopter operations?

Accepted Answer

Utility wires are difficult to see and can entangle or sever rotor blades and fuselage components

Answer

Wires are nearly invisible at low altitudes and high speeds; contact can instantly sever control cables, rotor blades, or compromise the airframe with catastrophic results.

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SIFT SIFT Emergency Procedures and Safety Questions and Answers