Question 1
What is the standard alternate aerodrome weather minimum for an IFR helicopter flight if the alternate aerodrome is served by a usable instrument approach procedure?
Correct Answer:
A ceiling of at least 200 feet above the lowest approach minimum (HAT/HAA) and a visibility of at least 1 statute mile, or the lowest approach visibility minimum, whichever is higher.
Question 2
An IFR helicopter pilot is planning an alternate aerodrome that has a GNSS approach with a published LNAV minimum descent altitude of 650 feet ASL, a height above touchdown (HAT) of 350 feet, and a minimum visibility of 1.25 statute miles. What is the minimum forecast ceiling and visibility required for this alternate?
Correct Answer:
550 feet ceiling and 1.25 statute miles visibility
Question 3
You are planning an IFR flight in a helicopter to an alternate aerodrome that does not have an instrument approach. What is the minimum weather required at the alternate aerodrome at the expected time of arrival?
Correct Answer:
The forecast weather must be no lower than 500 feet above a minimum IFR altitude that will permit a VFR approach and landing.
Question 4
Under Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR 602.88), what is the minimum fuel reserve requirement for a helicopter operated under IFR if an alternate aerodrome is specified in the flight plan?
Correct Answer:
30 minutes of fuel at normal cruising speed.
Question 5
A helicopter is planning an IFR flight from Vancouver (CYVR) to Victoria (CYYJ). The estimated time enroute to CYVR's alternate (CYYJ) from the destination is 18 minutes. The cruise fuel flow is 360 lbs/hour. If the flight to the destination takes 45 minutes, and you must plan for one approach and missed approach at the destination, what is the minimum regulatory fuel required under CAR 602.88?
Correct Answer:
558 lbs of fuel
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INRAT-H Practice Questions - Transport Canada Instrument Rating - Helicopter Written Examination Exam

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