SFAR 73 Ground Training Quiz (now with WINGS credit!)

Watch the SFAR 73 Ground Training (previously known as Awareness Training) video
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CHANGES August 22nd, 2024

SFAR 73 changed August 22nd 2024!
Learn about all the changes to SFAR 73 affecting Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters – enhanced autorotations, low-g flight training, blade stall and more. Also, goodbye to GELL, hello to GIML!….(Let me know your thoughts in the comments below). Make sure you are up to date on all the changes by reading this SFAR 73 Changes 2024 article or watch the video below.
This page will also be updated to reflect the changes.

SFAR 73 Ground Training Video

If you haven’t already, check out the SFAR 73 Awareness Training video and then try the SFAR 73 Ground Training Quiz below:

SFAR 73 Ground Training Quiz

Created by HTVAdmin

SFAR 73 Ground Training Quiz

The SFAR 73 Ground Training (previously called Awareness Training) covers energy management, low RPM leading to rotor stall, and low G hazards leading to mast bumping. The training is required before anyone can manipulate the controls of an R22/R44.

Explanations and references for the correct answers are given at the end of the quiz. Unlike some quizzes, you do NOT need to give an email address to see the results! BUT enter your email address if you want FAA WINGS credit (email will not be used for any other purpose).

Take the quiz to see how much you know about SFAR 73 Ground Training. Minimum score of 80% for a pass, a certificate & FAA WINGS credit (if you provided an email address). But you may review incorrect answers and try again as many times as you like!

Please take a minute to answer the following optional questions (including email for FAA WINGS credit).

1 / 30

SFAR 73 Ground Training (previously Awareness Training) applies to the following helicopters
(select all that apply)

Robinson R22

Any helicopter used for flight training

Robinson R44

Robinson R66

2 / 30

SFAR 73 Ground Training (previously Awareness Training) is required prior to anyone manipulating R22 or R44 flight controls, UNLESS it is just a quick 'demo flight' (with only a few minutes of the prospective student touching the controls) and so not a 'proper' flight lesson.

TRUE

FALSE

3 / 30

SFAR 73 Ground Training (previously called Awareness Training) requires an endorsement.

FALSE

TRUE

4 / 30

You can find the full SFAR 73 regulation

In Part 91 of the FAR/AIM

At the start of Part 61 of the FAR/AIM

In Part 73 of the FAR/AIM

5 / 30

Anyone can give SFAR 73 Ground Training (previously called Awareness Training), as long all the areas listed in SFAR 73 2. (a)(3) are covered and an endorsement is given.

FALSE

TRUE

6 / 30

SFAR 73 Ground Training (previously called Awareness Training) is good for both R22 and R44 and is not required to have an expiration date.

TRUE

FALSE

7 / 30

What are the subject areas to be covered by SFAR 73 Ground Training (previously called Awareness Training)?
(select all that apply)

Low G leading to Mast Bumping

Vortex Ring State

Low Rotor RPM leading to Blade (Rotor) Stall

Energy Management

Retreating Blade Stall

8 / 30

What is Low G?

Flying so low, that any witness would say "Gee, look how low that aircraft is!"

A replacement ukulele string used to change the pitch of the G string down one octave

When the helicopter is temporarily unloaded, causing the pilot to feel light or weightless

9 / 30

What situations could cause a hazardous Low G situation?
(select all that apply)

Pilot quickly lowering collective to start a rapid descent or enter an autorotation

Moderate or greater turbulence

Pilot rapidly pushing cyclic forward to follow falling terrain

Pilot suddenly pushing the cyclic forward to avoid a bird or other aircraft

Pilot abruptly pushing cyclic forward to level after a climb

10 / 30

Low G Pushovers or turbulence can lead to a rapid (100+ degrees a second) roll to the

Either Right or Left

Left

Right

11 / 30

To recover from an un-commanded, rapid (100+ degrees a second) roll caused by a Low G Pushover or turbulence, the pilot must immediately

Abruptly apply full aft cyclic

Fix the roll first

Gradually apply aft cyclic

12 / 30

Experienced airplane pilots are especially at danger from Low G Pushovers when flying the R22 and R44. They are more likely to instinctively push the cyclic forward to avoid a collision because that would be a 'normal' response in an airplane.

TRUE

FALSE

13 / 30

Low G can be demonstrated if done carefully.

FALSE

TRUE

14 / 30

When encountering turbulence, what can a pilot do to reduce the chance of hazardous Low G?
(select all that apply)

Use cyclic to try to maintain airspeed and altitude

Rest cyclic arm on thigh to avoid over-controlling

Reduce airspeed to 60 to 70 KIAS

15 / 30

Turbulence will likely be most severe on the downwind side of hills, ridges and tall buildings.

FALSE

TRUE

16 / 30

The helicopter is more susceptible to turbulence when the aircraft is

Lightly loaded (flying solo for example)

Fully loaded at or near max gross weight

17 / 30

In November 2016 Robinson Helicopters issued a Service Bulletin for both the R44 and R66 to add a yellow arc on the speed indicator from 110 to 130 or a placard for older aircraft. What is the yellow arc telling the pilot?

Only fly in the yellow arc if 2200 lbs or less

Only fly in the yellow arc in smooth air

Only fly in the yellow arc if all the doors are installed

18 / 30

In an R22, with the engine running, Low RPM is considered as soon as

RPM drops below the bottom of the green arc (below 101%)

RPM drops below 90%

RPM drops below 97% and the low RPM warning horn and light comes on

19 / 30

Low RPM Rotor Stall can happen at any airspeed.

FALSE

TRUE

20 / 30

If the main rotor stalls due to low RPM, a pilot can easily recover by pushing forward with the cyclic, just like in an airplane.

TRUE

FALSE

21 / 30

Catastrophic (unrecoverable) rotor stall at 5,000' MSL can happen if rotor RPM drops below

80%

90%

85%

22 / 30

Which of the following can often cause Low Rotor RPM?
(select all that apply)

Exceeding Vne

'Over Pitching' - pulling up too much collective

Slow or malfunctioning governor

Rolling the throttle the wrong way (down instead of up)

Engine or transmission failure

Pushing cyclic abruptly forward

Incorrect RPM control in an autorotation

'Death Grip' of the throttle

23 / 30

Which of the following are good indications of Low RPM?
(select all that apply)

Increased descent rate

Increased vibration

Reduced engine/rotor noise

Low RPM light and horn

Left roll

Right roll

24 / 30

On recognizing Low RPM, the pilot should immediately

Simultaneously push cyclic forward while rolling throttle on

Simultaneously raise collective while rolling throttle on

Simultaneously lower collective slightly while rolling throttle on

25 / 30

To recover from Low RPM in forward flight, in addition to the normal recovery procedure, the pilot can increase RPM by

Applying aft cyclic

Applying full left pedal

Applying forward cyclic

26 / 30

If you have Low RPM and only lower collective, you may reduce the RPM further due to the correlator. You must roll throttle on at the same time.

FALSE

TRUE

27 / 30

To maintain good power-on (engine running) energy management
(select all that apply)

Fly as fast as possible by pulling up the collective until you hear RPM decay

Have a good grasp of current wind conditions that might affect performance

Use preflight planning to know IGE/OGE hover and power limits for the flight

28 / 30

During an autorotation, does the air flow up or down through the main rotor system?

Up and Down

Down

29 / 30

What are the 3 types of energy reserves we use in the event of an engine failure?

Positive Mental Attitude

Airspeed

Altitude

Battery Power

Rotor Inertia

30 / 30

Which of the following are examples of good energy management?
(select all that apply)

When possible, fly at least 500 feet above ground

When possible, fly at least 60 KIAS

Keep the rotor RPM in the green

If below 50 feet, stay above 60 KIAS

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The average score is 77%

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More Info

See our SFAR 73 Changes 2024 video and article
Read our SFAR 73 Explained article
See our How to Mark-Up SFAR 73 in the FAR/AIM video
Robinson SFAR 73 Website
SFAR 73 regulation in full
FAA WINGS Program

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