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

  1. Watch the SFAR 73 Ground Training (previously known as Awareness Training) video
  2. [Optional] Watch the SFAR 73 Changes 2024 video
  3. Take the SFAR 73 Ground Training Quiz below (enter your email for FAA WINGS credit)

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

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SFAR 73 Ground Training Quiz

The SFAR 73 Ground Training (previously called Awareness Training) covers energy managementlow 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).

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

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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.

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

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You can find the full SFAR 73 regulation

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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.

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

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

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What is Low G?

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

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

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

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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.

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Low G can be demonstrated if done carefully.

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

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

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The helicopter is more susceptible to turbulence when the aircraft is

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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? R44 and R66 new airspeed with yellow caution range

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

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Low RPM Rotor Stall can happen at any airspeed.

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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.

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

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

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

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On recognizing Low RPM, the pilot should immediately

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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