How should TH-73 solos re-split at SITE X?

How should TH-73 solos re-split at SITE X?

• A. TH-73 solos taxiing to re-split shall transit over the paved runways
• B. TH-73 solos re-split by staying on the grass
• C. TH-73 solos re-split by crossing the non-paved surface
• D. TH-73 solos re-split by remaining on taxi lanes

Answer: (A)

When solos re-split at this site, the approved path is to travel over the paved runways. The paved runway route is the designated, predictable corridor used to separate solo traffic from the group while keeping everyone in a clear, controlled surface area. Grass or non-paved surfaces are avoided because they introduce hazards like uneven friction, debris, and hidden obstacles, which can affect rotorcraft control and safety during re-entry into the pattern. Staying strictly on taxi lanes doesn’t guarantee you reach the re-split point along the correct corridor, whereas the paved runways provide the intended route that instructors and ATC expect for this maneuver.

When solos re-split at this site, the approved path is to travel over the paved runways. The paved runway route is the designated, predictable corridor used to separate solo traffic from the group while keeping everyone in a clear, controlled surface area. Grass or non-paved surfaces are avoided because they introduce hazards like uneven friction, debris, and hidden obstacles, which can affect rotorcraft control and safety during re-entry into the pattern. Staying strictly on taxi lanes doesn’t guarantee you reach the re-split point along the correct corridor, whereas the paved runways provide the intended route that instructors and ATC expect for this maneuver.