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Army Aviation Helicopter Maneuvers and Techniques Quiz

Army Aviation Helicopter Maneuvers And Techniques Quiz

Enhance your skills in helicopter flying techniques tailored for the Army Alternate Flight Aptitude Selection Test. This focused approach helps in mastering maneuvers and operations critical for AFAST, fostering a deeper...

Questions: 18 | Attempts: 12 | Last updated: Aug 11, 2025

Sample Question 1
How can a lighted heliport be identified?

The presence of red, blue, and black lights around the heliport perimeter indicates a lighted heliport.

A heliport with no visible lights but a 'Lighted Heliport' sign is considered a lighted heliport.

A heliport with constantly rotating purple lights indicates a lighted heliport.

The color combination of green, yellow, and white flashed by beacons indicates a lighted heliport.

Sample Question 2
What is the primary purpose of the tail rotor system on a helicopter?

Counteract the torque effect of the main rotor. The Auxiliary or tail rotor is the anti-torque rotor that produces thrust in the direction opposite to the torque reaction developed by the main rotor.

Provide additional lift to the helicopter.

Control the pitch of the helicopter.

Stabilize the helicopter during flight.

Sample Question 3
During a hover, a helicopter tends to drift in the direction of the tail rotor thrust. This movement is called...

This movement is generally referred to as translating tendency or drift. The entire helicopter has a tendency to move in the direction of tail rotor thrust when hovering.

Vertical drag

Lateral shift

Yaw displacement