STS Helicopter LOA Flashcards

Q: How many helicopter fixes are there?

A: 8

Q: List at least 4 of the 8 helicopter fixes

A: 1. Shiloh Fix – Shiloh Road and Highway 101

2. Shiloh One Fix – Trailer Storage (6.5 NM NNW)

3. Fulton Fix – River Road and Fulton Road

4. Fulton One Fix – Round Barn/Hilton (4.3 NM SE)

5. Bodega Fix – River Road and Olivet Roa

6. Bodega One Fix – Santa Rosa Country Club (4.7 NM S)

7. Coast Fix – Mark West Station Road and Starr Roa

8. Coast One Fix – Steel Head Beach (4.4 NM W)

Q: Designated routes must be flown at or below ______ feet AGL while inside the fixes.

A: 500

Q: Signatory Departure/Landing areas are those spots located east of Rwy 14/32 i.e.: Sheriff’s Pad, Reach Ramp, Helico Ramp, True Air, Knob Hill, SJC/Kaiser Ramps. The “Skid’s” west of Rwy 02/20 ______ considered signatory in accordance with this LOA and pilot’s must comply with ATC instruction’s when maneuvering to or from the “Skid’s”

a. are

b. are not

A: b

Q: Helicopters must state the appropriate ATIS code, helicopter position, and ____________ requested

A: departure route

Q: Helicopters must avoid overflying aircraft on the movement areas and remain on the assigned route unless otherwise requested and approved

a. true

b. false

A: a

Q: Helicopter arrivals must State the appropriate ATIS code, helicopter position, desired landing spot and the _____________ requested

A: arrival route

Q: Can a helicopter depart SVFR on a departure route?

A: yes

Q: For a helicopter SVFR clearance, what altitude are they normally capped at?

A: 2,500 MSL

Q: In the event of an emergency involving lost communication, if able: Maintain VFR/SVFR conditions and proceed inbound via the _________ Arrival, to the _________ fix and hold until receiving a light gun signal

A: Fulton

Q: In the event of an emergency involving lost communication, if able: If the nature of the emergency will not allow holding at the Fulton Fix, air taxi from the Fulton Fix to the ___________ landing area with the aircraft landing light on and land.

A: signatory

Q: Santa Rosa Air Traffic Control Tower must provide ________ separation and priority handling

A: standard

Q: List 3 of the 8 VFR Routes

A: 1. Shiloh Departure – Signatory departure area remaining East of Runway 14/32, direct to the Shiloh Fix.

2. Shiloh Arrival – Direct to the Shiloh Fix, remaining East of Runway 14/32, direct to the signatory landing area

3. Fulton Departure - Signatory departure area remaining East of Runway 14/32, direct to the Fulton Fix

4. Fulton Arrival - Direct to the Fulton Fix, remaining East of Runway 14/32, direct to the signatory landing area

5. Bodega Departure – Signatory departure area, cross Runway 14/32, direct to the Bodega Fix

6. Bodega Arrival – Direct to the Bodega Fix, cross Runway 14/32, direct to the signatory landing area.

7. Coast Departure - Signatory departure area, cross Runways 14/32 and 02/20 direct to the Coast fix

8. Coast Arrival - Direct to the Coast Fix, cross Runways 02/20 and 14/32, direct to the signatory landing area.

Q: List 3 of the 8 SVFR Routes

A: 1. Shiloh One Departure – Signatory departure area remaining East of Runway 14/32, direct to the Shiloh Fix, direct to the Shiloh One Fix.

2. Shiloh One Arrival – Shiloh One Fix, direct to the Shiloh Fix, remaining East of Runway 14/32, direct to the signatory landing area.

3. Fulton One Departure - Signatory departure area remaining East of Runway 14/32, direct to the Fulton Fix, direct to the Fulton One Fix.

4. Fulton One Arrival - Fulton One Fix, direct to the Fulton Fix, remaining East of Runway 14/32, direct to the signatory landing area.

5. Bodega One Departure – Signatory departure area, cross Runway 14/32, direct to the Bodega Fix, direct to the Bodega One Fix.

6. Bodega One Arrival – Bodega One Fix, direct to the Bodega Fix, cross Runway 14/32, direct to the signatory landing area.

7. Coast One Departure - Signatory departure area, cross Runways 14/32 and 02/20 direct to the Coast fix, direct to the Coast One Fix.

8. Coast One Arrival - Coast One Fix, direct to the Coast Fix, cross Runways 02/20 and 14/32, direct to the signatory landing area