**HELIBASE MANAGER, S-371**

**PRE-COURSE WORK**

Name: Agency/Unit:

Instructions: Use the **Interagency Helicopter Operations Guide** to
complete the following questions. Responses must include the specific
**IHOG** page number where the answer was found. There may be more than
one page that contains the answer; however, you need only enter one page
number. **Place answers or an X in the brackets provided throughout the
document as demonstrated in the first question**.

1.  The prerequisites for becoming a Helibase Manager 2 are that you are
    already qualified as a answer here and as a answer here .

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2.  The prerequisite for becoming a Helibase Manager 1 is that you
    already are qualified as a .

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3.  To maintain currency as a Helibase Manager, you must function in
    that position (how many times) every years.

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4.  On an incident to which a Type 1 Incident Management Team has been
    assigned, the Helibase Manager's immediate supervisor is the .

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5.  The Helibase Manger supervises the Helicopter Coordinator.

> True False
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6.  Who is responsible for inspecting and approving helispots?

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7.  The Helibase Manager may request a Temporary Flight Restriction
    under FAR Part .

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8.  The Helibase Manager may be responsible for implementing a Temporary
    Flight Restriction.

> True False
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9.  The Helibase Manager is responsible for ensuring that load
    calculations, manifesting, and loading/unloading of personnel are
    performed correctly.

> True False
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10. What or who are two sources for obtaining a flight hazard map?

> 1\.
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> 2\.
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11. Special operations such as aerial ignition, retardant loading, or
    seeding are directly supervised by whom?

> Air Tactical Supervisor Helibase Manager
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12. If the Helibase Manager has a question regarding environmental
    concerns i.e. dust abatement products, fueling hazards, who in the
    chain of command would they coordinate with?

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13. The Helibase Manager has two useful management tools (job aids)
    available. These are:

> 1\.
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> 2\.
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14. The Helibase Manager should...

> Never Occasionally Always
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> consider and/or suggest the alternative of completing a mission by
> ground.
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15. Proper risk assessment can only be performed if all hazards are
    identified.

> True False
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16. List at least 3 personnel or groups of personnel who should be
    consulted and/or participate in the identification of operational
    aviation hazards:

> 1\.
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> 2\.
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> 3\.
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17. In the absence of the Air Operations Director and Air Support Group
    Supervisor, who is responsible for developing the Flight Hazard Map
    at a helibase.

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18. Flight following procedures at an incident helibase should be
    explained at what time?

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19. Form HBM-9 Helibase Flight Following Log is an optional form to
    utilize for flight following incident aircraft at helibase.

> True False

20. The national standard maximum interval for mission flight following
    check-in is minutes.

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21. The Aircraft Base Radio Operator reports to the Takeoff and Landing
    Coordinator who reports to the Helibase Manager.

> True False
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22. The use of a "human repeater" not located at the helibase is
    allowable to perform flight following.

> True False
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23. The Helibase Manager may suspend or revoke a Pilot's Qualification
    Card for poor or unsafe performance.

> True False
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24. The Helibase Manager should ensure that pilots are carded or
    approved for the missions they are assigned to perform.

> True False
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25. Type I Helicopters are not permitted to fly in winds exceeding 50
    knots when operating below 500' AGL.

> True False
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26. A pilot may leave the ship when rotors are turning provided the
    controls are locked down, but only in certain situations.

> True False IHOG PAGE NUMBER:

27. When military helicopters are utilized, they must utilize the
    USDA-FS or OAS Load Calculation Form.

> True False
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28. Personnel may ride on restricted (limited) category helicopters
    performing mission flights provided a load calculation is completed
    and the Pilot is carded for transporting passengers.

> True False
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29. It is permissible for Helicopter Managers or Loadmasters to utilize
    performance capacity gained from fuel burn-off during shuttles in
    order to add extra weight to successive loads.

> True False
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30. Can initial attack packs be carried in a passenger's lap during
    helicopter transport?

> Yes No
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31. Who does the Helibase Manager need to brief concerning the
    Crash-Rescue Plan?

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32. Name three components of crash-rescue equipment.

> 1\.
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> 2\.
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> 3\.
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33. How should you preserve an accident scene?

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34. If the service truck has a capacity of 800 gallons, what is the
    required rating for the fire extinguisher?

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35. Duty time includes standby time for the Service Truck Driver.

> True False
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36. List the steps to take, in order, if fuel is spilled on a person.

> 1\.
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> 2\.
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> 3\.
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37. List the touchdown pad dimensions for the following helicopter
    types:

> Type 1: Type 2: Type 3:
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38. List the safety circle diameter dimensions for the following
    helicopter types:

> Type 1: Type 2: Type 3:
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39. One-skid, toe-in, or step-out landings are prohibited unless:

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40. What are the Personal Protective Equipment Requirements for fire
    crews being transported to and from the fireline?

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41. Give the two preventive maintenance tasks all pilots are permitted
    to perform, regardless of whether or not they hold a mechanic's
    qualifications.

> 1\.
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> 2\.
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42. A turbine engine power assurance check is performed every hours.

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43. Passengers or crew members are not permitted to be aboard the
    aircraft during maintenance test flights.

> True False
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44. You have had a major component change. Who makes the decision as to
    whether a physical, on-site inspection is necessary?

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45. The preflight safety briefing may be omitted for air operations
    staff such as the Air Operations Branch Director.

> True: False:
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