FAA ICH Knowledge Test — Instrument Rating Helicopter Canadian Conversion

A Part 91 helicopter IFR destination has an approved instrument approach. What forecast conditions satisfy the no-alternate exception in 14 CFR 91.169(b)?

• AAt ETA and for 1 hour afterward, ceiling at least 1,000 feet above airport elevation or 4…
• BOnly at ETA, a 1,000-foot ceiling and 2 SM visibility, with no forecast needed afterward
• CAt ETA and for 1 hour afterward, ceiling 400 feet above airport elevation and visibility…
• DAt ETA only, weather above the destination approach landing minimums

Under 14 CFR 91.167(a)(3), what fuel must a helicopter carry for an IFR flight when an alternate is required?

• AFuel to destination, then alternate, then 30 minutes at normal cruising speed
• BFuel to destination, then alternate, then 45 minutes at normal cruising speed
• CFuel to destination and then 20 minutes at normal cruising speed, omitting the alternate…
• DFuel to destination, then alternate, then 30 minutes at holding speed

To act as pilot in command of a helicopter under IFR in US airspace, what recency of experience must a pilot log within the preceding 6 calendar months under 14 CFR 61.57(c)?

• A3 instrument approaches, 1 holding procedure, and 2 course intercepting maneuvers in any…
• B6 instrument approaches, holding procedures and tasks, and intercepting and tracking cour…
• C6 hours of simulated instrument time including 3 ILS approaches in a helicopter flight si…
• D12 instrument approaches and an instrument proficiency check administered by a Certified…

Under the FAA-Transport Canada Implementation Procedures for Licensing (IPAL) agreement, what requirement must a Canadian Commercial or Airline Transport Pilot Licence holder satisfy to obtain an FAA Instrument Rating Helicopter?

• APass the FAA Instrument Rating Helicopter (IFH) 80-question test and complete a practical…
• BPass the FAA Instrument Rating Helicopter Canadian Conversion (ICH) Knowledge Test and ho…
• CLog 100 hours of instrument flight time in US airspace and pass an oral evaluation with a…
• DObtain an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate first before applying for any conversion knowl…

For a Part 91 helicopter IFR flight, what forecast weather is required at the alternate ETA when the planned approach is an approved precision ILS procedure and no different FAA authorization applies?

• ACeiling at least 200 feet above the minimum for the approach to be flown; visibility at l…
• BA fixed 400-foot ceiling and 3/4 SM visibility for every approach
• CA fixed 600-foot ceiling and 2 SM visibility for every helicopter approach
• DWeather merely at the approach landing minimums

For a Part 91 helicopter IFR flight, what forecast weather is required at the alternate ETA when the planned approach is an approved nonprecision VOR procedure and no different FAA authorization applies?

• ACeiling at least 200 feet above the minimum for the approach to be flown; visibility at l…
• BA fixed 400-foot ceiling and 3/4 SM visibility for every approach
• CA fixed 600-foot ceiling and 2 SM visibility for every helicopter approach
• DWeather merely at the approach landing minimums

A Part 91 helicopter IFR flight requires 75 minutes to the destination and 20 minutes to a required alternate. Using 44 gallons per hour for all flight segments and reserve, and excluding taxi fuel, what minimum usable fuel is required at takeoff (rounded to 0.1 gallon)?

• A91.7 gallons
• B69.7 gallons
• C102.7 gallons
• D77.0 gallons

Under 14 CFR 91.175(c), a pilot operating an instrument approach may descend below the MDA or DA/DH only if which condition is met?

• AThe flight visibility is not less than the visibility prescribed in the standard instrume…
• BThe aircraft is equipped with an operating radar altimeter displaying less than 200 feet…
• CATC grants explicit landing clearance prior to crossing the Final Approach Fix.
• DThe weather radar indicates no convective activity within 5 NM of the runway threshold.

When descending on an instrument approach under 14 CFR 91.175(c)(3)(i), a pilot who sees the approach light system may descend below 100 feet above the touchdown zone elevation ONLY if what specific visual reference is distinctly visible?

• AThe threshold markings or threshold lights.
• BThe red terminating bars or the red side row bars.
• CThe runway end identifier lights (REIL).
• DThe visual glide slope indicator (VASI or PAPI).

Under 14 CFR 91.175(k), a helicopter pilot flying a standard (non-COPTER) instrument approach procedure may reduce the published Category A visibility minimums by how much?

• AUp to 25%, but not less than 1/2 SM.
• BUp to 50%, but not less than 1/4 SM or 1200 RVR.
• CUp to 75%, with no lower absolute limit.
• DVisibility minimums on standard approaches cannot be reduced for helicopters under Part 9…

May a helicopter pilot apply the 14 CFR 91.175(k) 50% visibility reduction to published COPTER approach procedures?

• AYes, all published approach procedures qualify for the 50% Category A reduction.
• BNo, published COPTER approach minimums already reflect helicopter operational capabilitie…
• CYes, provided the helicopter is equipped with dual flight directors and autopilot.
• DNo, unless weather conditions report surface winds under 5 knots.

Under 14 CFR 91.109(c), what are the minimum certification requirements for a safety pilot sitting at the controls during simulated instrument flight in a helicopter?

• AMust hold a Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) rating.
• BMust hold at least a Private Pilot Certificate with appropriate category and class rating…
• CMust hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Instrument Helicopter rating.
• DMust have logged at least 100 hours of actual IFR flight time.

Under 14 CFR 91.109(c), what aircraft control requirements must be met when operating a helicopter in simulated instrument flight?

• AThe aircraft must be equipped with fully functioning dual control columns and pedals.
• BThe aircraft may have single controls if the safety pilot is a rated DPE.
• CDual controls are required only during night IFR operations.
• DA throw-over control wheel is acceptable for all rotorcraft operations.

Regarding VFR-on-Top operations under FAA 14 CFR Part 91, which statement correctly describes US ATC rules compared to Canadian IFR rules?

• AVFR-on-Top is prohibited in US airspace under all conditions.
• BA pilot on an IFR flight plan in US airspace may request a VFR-on-Top clearance, requirin…
• CVFR-on-Top automatically converts an IFR flight plan to a cancelled VFR flight plan.
• DVFR-on-Top operations are restricted exclusively to Class A airspace above 18,000 feet MS…

What two conditions must be satisfied before entering controlled airspace under IFR in US airspace under 14 CFR 91.173?

• AFile an IFR flight plan and receive an appropriate ATC clearance.
• BFile a VFR flight plan and establish two-way radio contact with Tower.
• CLog 6 approaches in the past 30 days and obtain radar contact.
• DEquip the aircraft with WAAS GPS and notify FSS.

Under 14 CFR 91.205(d), which instrument is mandatory for IFR flight under Part 91 in addition to standard VFR daylight equipment?

• AGyroscopic direction indicator (directional gyro) or equivalent heading indicator.
• BRadar altimeter displaying height in feet AGL.
• CDual non-directional beacons (NDB) receivers.
• DTraffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS II).

A Part 91 helicopter IFR flight requires 90 minutes to the destination and 15 minutes to a required alternate. Using 50 gallons per hour for all flight segments and reserve, and excluding taxi fuel, what minimum usable fuel is required at takeoff (rounded to 0.1 gallon)?

• A112.5 gallons
• B87.5 gallons
• C125.0 gallons
• D100.0 gallons

Under 14 CFR 91.169(c)(2), if an airport does not have a published instrument approach procedure, it may be listed as an IFR alternate airport for a helicopter ONLY if:

• AThe ceiling and visibility forecasts allow descent from the MEA, approach, and landing un…
• BThe ceiling is at least 1,500 feet and visibility is at least 3 SM at ETA.
• CThe pilot obtains a special VFR clearance prior to entering the surface area.
• DIt has a control tower that remains operational 24 hours a day.

Under 14 CFR 61.51(g), what specific information must be recorded in a pilot logbook to document instrument flight time for IFR currency?

• ALocation, date, duration, type of instrument approach accomplished, and name of safety pi…
• BGPS track log file and ATC transcript confirmation number.
• COnly total hours of simulated or actual IMC flight time.
• DEngine tachometer time and airport fuel receipt numbers.

Under 14 CFR 91.215 and 91.225, in which airspace is an operational Mode C / ADS-B Out transponder mandatory for IFR operations?

• AIn Class A, Class B, and Class C airspace, and above 10,000 feet MSL (excluding airspace…
• BOnly when flying in IMC inside Class A airspace.
• CIn Class G airspace at any altitude above 1,000 feet AGL.
• DOnly when operating under Part 135 air carrier rules.

How does the IFR fuel reserve requirement for a helicopter under Part 135 (14 CFR 135.223) differ from general Part 91 (14 CFR 91.167)?

• APart 135 requires 30 minutes of reserve fuel at normal cruise, whereas Part 91 requires 4…
• BPart 135 requires 45 minutes of reserve fuel, whereas Part 91 requires only 20 minutes.
• CPart 135 requires 60 minutes of reserve fuel, while Part 91 has no reserve requirement.
• DBoth Part 91 and Part 135 require an identical 30-minute reserve fuel for helicopters.

If a pilot's instrument currency under 14 CFR 61.57(c) expired 8 months ago (totaling 14 calendar months without currency), how must the pilot regain IFR privileges in a helicopter under 14 CFR 61.57(d)?

• ALog 6 instrument approaches with a safety pilot in a helicopter.
• BPass an Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) administered by an authorized CFII, DPE, or FA…
• CComplete 3 hours of night instrument flight in actual IMC with any rated private pilot.
• DRe-take the FAA ICH Knowledge Test at a PSI testing center.

Under 14 CFR 91.171, what is the maximum allowable operational bearing error when performing an airborne VOR check over a designated airborne checkpoint?

• A±2 degrees
• B±4 degrees
• C±6 degrees
• D±8 degrees

What information must be recorded in the aircraft log or record after conducting a VOR operational check under 14 CFR 91.171(d)?

• ADate, place, bearing error, and pilot signature.
• BPilot certificate number, flight plan identifier, and wind direction.
• CVOR frequency, barometric pressure, and tachometer time.
• DAirspeed, outside air temperature, and ATC frequency.

What standard Part 91 IFR takeoff minimums apply to a civil helicopter operated under 14 CFR Part 91 by a private pilot?

• A1/2 statute mile visibility for helicopters with 1 or 2 engines.
• B1 statute mile visibility and 400-foot ceiling.
• CThere are no standard takeoff minimums prescribed under Part 91 for civil rotorcraft; zer…
• DStandard Part 91 takeoff minimum is 100 feet ceiling and 1/4 SM visibility.

What is the validity period of a passing FAA Knowledge Test report (such as the ICH test matrix) under 14 CFR 61.49?

• A12 calendar months
• B24 calendar months
• C36 calendar months
• DIndefinite, provided pilot currency is maintained

Under 14 CFR 91.103, what preflight action is required for a pilot prior to any IFR flight away from the vicinity of an airport?

• ABecome familiar with all available information concerning that flight, including weather…
• BObtain written authorization from the FSDO manager.
• CPerform a 30-minute hovering check to verify gross weight.
• DFile a VFR flight plan as a backup.

Under 14 CFR 91.187, what is the pilot's duty if navigation or communication equipment fails while operating under IFR in controlled airspace?

• ALand immediately at the nearest unpaved airstrip without notifying ATC.
• BNotify ATC as soon as practical of any malfunction of navigational, approach, or communic…
• CContinue the flight maintaining VFR altitudes without contacting ATC.
• DDeclare an emergency only if fuel drops below 30 minutes.

Under 14 CFR 91.177, what is the minimum IFR clearance altitude required over designated mountainous areas where no MEA is prescribed?

• A1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal distance of 4 NM.
• B2,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal distance of 4 NM.
• C1,500 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal distance of 5 NM.
• D500 feet above the highest obstacle within 2 NM.

When flying from Canadian airspace into US airspace under IFR, at what altitude transition level must the altimeter be set to standard pressure (29.92 in. Hg / 1013.2 hPa) in US airspace?

• AAt or above 18,000 feet MSL (FL180).
• BAt 12,500 feet ASL.
• CAt 10,000 feet MSL.
• DAt the boundary of Class E airspace.

What is the standard direction of turn and standard inbound leg timing for a holding pattern at or below 14,000 feet MSL in US airspace according to AIM 5-3-8?

• ALeft turns and 1.5 minutes inbound leg timing.
• BRight turns and 1 minute inbound leg timing.
• CRight turns and 2 minutes inbound leg timing.
• DLeft turns and 1 minute inbound leg timing.

According to AIM 5-3-8 and AIM 10-1-2, what is the maximum speed for helicopters in standard holding patterns versus dedicated COPTER holding procedures in US airspace?

• A175 KIAS for standard helicopter holding, and 100 KIAS for dedicated COPTER holding proce…
• B200 KIAS for all helicopter holding patterns.
• C90 KIAS maximum for all helicopter holding patterns regardless of chart notes.
• D120 KIAS for standard holding, and 70 KIAS for COPTER holding.

A helicopter pilot in a holding pattern at 5,000 feet MSL flies an outbound leg for 60 seconds. On turning inbound, the inbound leg takes 45 seconds due to a headwind on the outbound leg. To achieve the required 1-minute (60-second) inbound leg, how long should the next outbound leg be flown?

• A45 seconds
• B75 seconds
• C80 seconds
• D90 seconds

Under 14 CFR 91.185(c)(2), if two-way radio communication fails in IFR IMC conditions, what altitude priority rule must the pilot fly?

• AFly the highest of: Assigned altitude, Minimum IFR altitude (MEA/MOCA), or Expected altit…
• BFly the lowest of: Assigned altitude, MEA, or Expected altitude to remain below cloud dec…
• CImmediately descend to 1,000 feet AGL and squawk 7500.
• DMaintain 5,000 feet MSL until reaching the destination fix.

Under 14 CFR 91.185(c)(1), in what order of priority must a pilot select the flight route during IFR lost communications in IMC?

• AAssigned, Vector, Expected, Filed (AVE F).
• BFiled, Expected, Vector, Assigned (FEVA).
• CDirect to destination airport, ignoring ATC routing.
• DReverse course along the departure radial back to origin.

According to AIM 4-4-7, which ATC clearance items MUST be read back by a pilot to ensure flight safety?

• AAltitude assignments, vectors/headings, runway assignments, hold short instructions, and…
• BOnly the aircraft call sign and final landing clearance.
• CWeather observations and cloud ceiling values.
• DEnroute groundspeeds and fuel remaining.

Under 14 CFR 91.117(a), what is the maximum indicated airspeed permitted for any aircraft operating below 10,000 feet MSL in US airspace?

• A200 KIAS
• B250 KIAS
• C280 KIAS
• D300 KIAS

Under 14 CFR 91.117(b), what is the maximum airspeed allowed when operating at or below 2,500 feet AGL within 4 nautical miles of the primary airport in Class C or Class D airspace?

• A160 KIAS
• B180 KIAS
• C200 KIAS
• D250 KIAS

Which event requires an IMMEDIATE position report to ATC under IFR in a non-radar environment according to AIM 5-3-2?

• AWhen revising a previous ETA over a reporting point by more than 2 minutes.
• BWhen changing airspeed by 5 percent or 10 knots (whichever is greater) from the filed TAS.
• CWhen passing every 1,000-foot altitude level during climb.
• DWhen changing fuel selector valves.

A helicopter pilot turns 90 degrees to track a VOR radial. The VOR relative bearing indicator changes by 10 degrees in 4 minutes of flight. What is the calculated time to reach the VOR station?

• A12 minutes
• B18 minutes
• C24 minutes
• D30 minutes

What does an ATC clearance stating "Cleared as filed" mean according to AIM 5-2-8?

• AThe pilot is cleared to fly the detailed route filed in the flight plan, but must comply…
• BThe pilot is cleared to proceed direct to destination at pilot's discretion.
• CThe clearance applies only to VFR conditions above cloud deck.
• DThe flight plan has been converted to an abbreviated VFR flight plan.

According to AIM 5-5-5, an ATC clearance phrase "Cruise 5,000 feet" authorizes the pilot to:

• AOperate at any altitude from the MEA up to and including 5,000 feet MSL, and execute an a…
• BClimb to 5,000 feet MSL at maximum rate and hold indefinitely.
• CFly strictly at 5,000 feet MSL without climbing or descending.
• DDescend to 500 feet AGL under Special VFR.

If a helicopter pilot does not wish to use a published Standard Instrument Departure (SID) procedure, how should this be communicated to ATC according to AIM 5-2-5?

• AEnter "NO SID" in the remarks section of the IFR flight plan or advise ATC on initial con…
• BRefuse the IFR clearance when delivered by Clearance Delivery.
• CFly the SID procedure anyway but at reduced speed.
• DInform FSS by telephone after departure.

Why is the Expect Further Clearance (EFC) time critical when issued in an ATC holding clearance according to AIM 5-3-8?

• AIt establishes the exact time the pilot must depart the holding fix if radio communicatio…
• BIt determines when the aircraft must declare emergency fuel status.
• CIt indicates when the control tower closes for the night.
• DIt defines the mandatory time to execute a 180-degree procedure turn.

When entering a standard right-hand holding pattern on a heading that is 70 degrees past the holding fix relative to the holding course, which entry procedure is recommended by AIM 5-3-8?

• ATeardrop entry
• BParallel entry
• CDirect entry
• DOverhead hover entry

According to AIM 5-2-8, an ATC departure clearance phrase "Climb via SID" requires the pilot to:

• AComply with all published SID lateral route, vertical altitude constraints, and speed res…
• BClimb unrestricted directly to the top altitude ignoring waypoint constraints.
• CMaintain VFR climb until reaching Class A airspace.
• DExecute a visual climb over the airport before joining the SID track.

What are the vertical dimensions of Class A airspace in the contiguous United States under 14 CFR 71.33?

• AFrom 14,500 feet MSL up to 18,000 feet MSL.
• BFrom 18,000 feet MSL up to and including FL 600 (60,000 feet pressure altitude).
• CFrom the surface up to 10,000 feet MSL.
• DFrom 10,000 feet MSL up to FL 450.

Under 14 CFR 91.131, what equipment is mandatory for an aircraft operating under IFR within Class B airspace?

• ATwo-way radio communication equipment, an operable Mode C transponder with ADS-B Out, and…
• BDual engine rotorcraft configuration and radar altimeter.
• CDe-icing boots and stormscope weather mapping system.
• DSingle-pilot IFR autopilot system.