Cross-Country Planning

Question 1

What types of charts are available for use in helicopter VFR navigation?

Answer 1

• Sectionals - revised semianually
• Terminal Area Charts - helpful for flight near class B airspace, revised semiannually
• Helicopter Route Charts - three-color chart depict current aeronautical info useful to helicopter pilot navigating in areas with high concentrations of helicopter activity, not updated regularly

Question 2

How low can helicopter pilots fly?

Answer 2

Helicopters may be operated at less than the minimums prescribed in 91.119 (b) or (c) if operation is conducted without hazard to persons or property on the surface. In addition, each person operating a helicopter shall comply with nay routes or altitudes specifically prescribed for helicopters by the FAA

91.119

Question 3

When flying into an airport environment, what rules apply to helicopters?

Answer 3

Each pilot must avoid the flow of fixed-wing aircraft in class G

91.126

Question 4

What is required for a helicopter pilot to obtain Special VFR?

Answer 4

• ATC clearance
• Clear of clouds

91.157

Question 4

What are the fuel requirements for helicopters under VFR?

Answer 4

No person may begin a flight in a rotorcraft under VFR unless 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 min.

91.151