Which action is least aligned with the corrective actions?

Which action is least aligned with the corrective actions?

• A. Announce Inadvertent IMC
• B. Establish Instrument Scan
• C. Maintain VMC by visual reference
• D. Establish Safe Altitude, Airspeed, and Heading

Answer: (C)

When you unexpectedly enter instrument meteorological conditions, the priority is to fly the helicopter by reference to the cockpit instruments and stabilize attitude and flight parameters using instrument cues. The first step is to announce the inadvertent IMC so the crew and any controlling agencies are aware and can assist, and then establish an instrument scan to continuously monitor attitude, altitude, airspeed, and heading. After that, set and maintain safe altitude, airspeed, and heading to keep clear of terrain and obstacles and to regain stable control. Trying to maintain VMC by visual reference in IMC isn’t appropriate because outside vision can be unreliable or misleading, increasing the risk of spatial disorientation and loss of control. Rely on the instruments until you regain a reliable outside reference or exit the IMC.

When you unexpectedly enter instrument meteorological conditions, the priority is to fly the helicopter by reference to the cockpit instruments and stabilize attitude and flight parameters using instrument cues. The first step is to announce the inadvertent IMC so the crew and any controlling agencies are aware and can assist, and then establish an instrument scan to continuously monitor attitude, altitude, airspeed, and heading. After that, set and maintain safe altitude, airspeed, and heading to keep clear of terrain and obstacles and to regain stable control. Trying to maintain VMC by visual reference in IMC isn’t appropriate because outside vision can be unreliable or misleading, increasing the risk of spatial disorientation and loss of control. Rely on the instruments until you regain a reliable outside reference or exit the IMC.