To obtain acknowledgment from a hovering helicopter during daytime receiver-only operations, what action should the helicopter perform?

• A. Turn toward the controlling facility and flash the landing light
• B. Turn toward the controlling facility and flash the landing light
• C. Rock the helicopter to signal recognition
• D. Hover in place and issue a radio call

Answer: (B)

In daylight receiver-only operations, acknowledgment is given visually because there’s no radio transmission. The helicopter should turn toward the controlling facility to ensure the signal is directed to the controller, and flash the landing light to provide a clear, visible acknowledgment. This combination is reliable in daylight and doesn’t rely on voice communication. Rocking the helicopter isn’t a standard acknowledgment signal and can be misinterpreted. Hovering and attempting a radio call would involve transmitting, which isn’t allowed in receiver-only operations.