PATHFINDER HLZ EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS RATED A+

PATHFINDER HLZ EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS RATED A+

What are the technical considerations when selecting the HLZ? - These are the
considerations that pertain to the technical aspect of selection and operation of a
day or night HLS. These are the responsibility of the Pathfinder and are subdivided
into seven selection factors (SOSATAL):
1) Size of HLP
2) Obstacles
3) Surface conditions
4) Approach and departure routes
5) Type of Load
6) Atmospheric conditions
7) Landing formation
How will the size of the HLP (Helicopter Landing Point) be decided? - the size of
the HLP will be decided by the aviation unit commander based on:
a) Size/Type of Aircraft
b) Pilot/Unit Proficiency
c) Whether operation will be during Day or Night
d) Atmospheric Conditions
What is the diameter and what aircraft belong as a Size 1 HLP? - 25 meters ; OH-6,
OH-58, MH-6, AH-6, UH72A
What is the diameter and what aircraft belong as a Size 2 HLP? - 35 meters ; UH1N/Y and AH-1W/Z
What is the diameter and what aircraft belong as a Size 3 HLP? - 50 meters ;
UH60A/L/M, SH60, AH-64
What is the diameter and what aircraft belong as a Size 4 HLP? - 80 meters ; All
CH A/C, to include MV/CV-22B (Osprey)
What is the diameter and what aircraft belong as a Size 5 HLP? - 100 meters ; All
sling load A/C during daytime, all unknown/foreign A/C, and A/C using land-safe
What is the diameter and what aircraft belong as a Size 6 HLP? - 125 meters ; All
sling load A/C using long lines
What is the diameter and what aircraft belong as a Size 7 HLP? - 150 meters ; All
sling load A/C during nighttime and all sling load A/C using land-safe
What are the two main categories that consist of the consideration factors for
selecting an HLZ? - 1. Tactical Considerations
2. Technical Considerations
What are the tactical considerations for selecting the HLZ site? - The
considerations that pertain to the actual mission of the unit being moved. These
considerations are the responsibility of the Ground Unit Commander (GUC) and
the Aviation Unit Commander, and their staff and include the following:
a) Estimate of situation using METT-TC (mission, enemy and friendly
considerations, troops, terrain and weather, time available, and civilians)
b) Location of the objective from tentative HLS
c) Size of the element being moved
When different aircraft are in formation, which aircraft would you choose to make
the size of the HLP's for at the HLZ? - Always pace off of the largest
aircraft/largest size
What are the nine standard aircraft formations? - 1) Trail
2) Staggered Trail Left
3) Staggered Trail Right
4) Echelon left
5) Echelon right
6) Heavy left
7) Heavy right
8) Vee
9) Diamond
Which aircraft formation is the most secure? - Diamond
Surface conditions at the HLS should be? - 1) Firm enough to support the weight of
the aircraft
2) Free of loose sand, snow, or debris (brown-out or white-out conditions)
*Note* Add environmental considerations for cold weather, desert, and mountains
In terms of the surface conditions, how should Pathfinders choose the HLS? - a)
Choose a hard surface: needs to support weight of A/C, avoids excessive dust or
blowing snow; must allow a fully loaded helicopter to land, restart, and leave
again, all without sinking into the ground; if a surface does not meet these
conditions, then an advisory must be given to A/C to terminate at a hover or
touch down while under power. IF mission does not allow this then a new site must
be selected.