PATHFINDER HLZ EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 400 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+

PATHFINDER HLZ EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 400 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+

1 | P a g e PATHFINDER HLZ EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 400 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ What A/C are capable of landing on slopes between 7 and 15 degrees with an advisory? - ANSWER- large UH and CH A/C with wheels If the slope exceeds __________, all A/C must terminate at a hover. - ANSWER- 15 degrees You use the approximate slope angle method when the slope angle is what? - ANSWER- Under 20 degrees What is the slope formula? - ANSWER- (High end - Low end)/horizontal distance) X 57.3 How do you round your answer with the slope formula? - ANSWER- To the next whole number How do you convert feet to meters? - ANSWER- divide by 3.28 2 | P a g e How do you convert meters to feet? - ANSWER- multiply by 3.28 Approaches and departures are made along what axis of the HLS over the lowest obstacle and into the wind. - ANSWER- Long axis. What is the rule for obstacle buffer? - ANSWER- 100 meters or a 10:1 (10XHeight of obstacle) ratio ***ensure you convert feet to meters!!!*** When given authority by the ________, Pathfinders may reduce the obstacle ratio to no less than _____________ or _________. - ANSWER- GUC, 5:1 (5XHeight of obstacle) or 50 Meters A wind direction of ____________ left or right of land heading IS considered a head wind. - ANSWER- 45 degrees A wind direct of 45 degrees left or right of land heading is consider what? - ANSWER- A head wind 3 | P a g e Depending on A/C capabilities, the A/C can land if the crosswind speed is between _____________ and the tailwind speed is between ____________. - ANSWER- (crosswind) 0-9 knots, (tailwind) 0-5 knots What speed of winds force pilots to land into the wind? - ANSWER- Exceeding 9 Knots True or false. The departure heading can vary up to 45 degrees to either side of land heading. - ANSWER- True What three factors could affect the A/C performance and decrease ACL? - ANSWER- (HAT) Humidity Altitude Temperature What are the four types of load? - ANSWER- 1. Equipment 2. Personnel 3. Internal 4. External 4 | P a g e What are the two types of markings for the #1 TDP? - ANSWER- Inverted Y and the NATO T. The inverted Y for Cargo A/C will have __________ for night operations (between 1800 and 0559). - ANSWER- 5 lights If an A/C is carrying a SL, but is not landing; how many lights do you put out for it? - ANSWER- 5 What determines the location of the fifth light for Cargo A/C on the inverted Y? - ANSWER- prior coordination with the supporting aviation unit When must the NATO "T" be utilized? - ANSWER- when the A/C is approaching from 500 feet AGL or above When using the Nato "T" you must add __________ to the total length of the site. - ANSWER- 20 meters Where is the 5th light on the inverted Y normally located unless requested? - ANSWER- On top or bottom right