FAA IRH Knowledge Test - Instrument Rating Helicopter Practice Questions - FAA Instrument Rating Helicopter Knowledge Test (Test Code IRH) Exam - FAA IRH Knowledge Test - Instrument Rating Helicopter Practice Questions - FAA Instrument Rating Helicopter Knowledge Test (Test Code IRH) Exam

Question 1

To act as pilot-in-command of a helicopter under IFR or in weather conditions less than the minimums prescribed for VFR, what recency of experience must a pilot accomplish within the preceding 6 calendar months?

3 instrument approaches, 1 holding procedure, and course intercepting/tracking in a powered aircraft 6 instrument approaches, holding procedures and tasks, and intercepting and tracking courses through the use of navigation electronic systems 6 hours of instrument flight time including 3 approaches in a helicopter 12 instrument approaches and 6 hours of instrument flight time in the same category and class of aircraft

Correct Answer:

6 instrument approaches, holding procedures and tasks, and intercepting and tracking courses through the use of navigation electronic systems

Question 2

Under 14 CFR Part 91.167, what is the minimum required IFR fuel reserve for a rotorcraft after reaching the destination or alternate airport?

20 minutes at normal cruising speed 30 minutes at normal cruising speed 45 minutes at normal cruising speed 60 minutes at normal cruising speed

Correct Answer:

30 minutes at normal cruising speed

Question 3

What standard IFR takeoff visibility minimum applies to a helicopter operating under 14 CFR Part 91 from an airport without published takeoff minimums?

1/2 statute mile visibility 1 statute mile visibility No takeoff visibility minimum is required by Part 91 for civil helicopter operations 2 statute miles visibility and a 400-foot ceiling

Correct Answer:

No takeoff visibility minimum is required by Part 91 for civil helicopter operations

Question 4

Under 14 CFR Part 91.169, when is an alternate airport NOT required for a helicopter IFR flight plan?

When the destination airport has a published precision approach regardless of weather When weather forecasts indicate for at least 1 hour before to 1 hour after ETA the ceiling will be at least 1,000 feet above airport elevation (or 400 feet above the lowest applicable MDA/DA) and visibility at least 2 SM When weather forecasts indicate for 2 hours before to 2 hours after ETA the ceiling will be at least 1,500 feet AGL and visibility 3 SM When the helicopter is equipped with dual VOR and dual GPS navigation receivers

Correct Answer:

When weather forecasts indicate for at least 1 hour before to 1 hour after ETA the ceiling will be at least 1,000 feet above airport elevation (or 400 feet above the lowest applicable MDA/DA) and visibility at least 2 SM

Question 5

Which instrument or equipment is required by 14 CFR 91.205(d) for IFR flight, in addition to standard VFR day and night equipment?

Radar altimeter Slip-skid indicator (ball) Autopilot with altitude hold Ground proximity warning system (GPWS)

Correct Answer:

Slip-skid indicator (ball)

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