11-202V3 AETCSUP CH 4 Flashcards

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Instrument Flight Rules Definition

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A set of rules governing the conduct of instrument flight

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Instrument meterological conditions Definition

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weather conditions expressed in terms of vis, distance from clouds, and ceilings less than the min for VMC

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Visual Flight Rules Definition

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Govern procedures for conducting flight under visual conditions

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visual meterological Conditions Definition

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Weather conditions expressed in terms of visibility, distance to clouds, and ceilings equal to or better than specified minima

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Use of Flight Authorization Rules

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Flights in USAF aircraft will be authorized and documented. (Don’t steal planes)

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Pilot in Command rules

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PIC must be current and qualified in the acft to be flown or under the supervision of a current and qualified instructor pilot.

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Pilot in Command responsiblities

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Responsible for the safety of the aircraft, the formation, and its occupants

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Mission Planning Requirements
PIC must obtain current and relevant info but not limited to…

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  1. Weather observations and forecasts
  2. NOTAMs, to include special use airspace and TFRs
  3. FLIP to include current vertical obstructions
  4. Fuel requirements
  5. BASH
  6. RM Checklist
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When can you file to and land at a “P-Coded” Airport (Civil Airport)

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  1. Airport is in AETC LOA List
  2. An emergency
  3. Flying a helicopter of c-coded aircraft
  4. recovery of Interceptor aircraft
  5. Alternate required, no other airport avail
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Weather Info Source Priorities

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  1. Local Weather Unit
  2. Regional Operational Weather Squadron (OWS)
  3. Other military weather services (Navy)
  4. Other USG Sources (FAA)
  5. Foreign sources
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11
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RNAV rules for substitution or alternate means of Navigation

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Substitution is using RNAV system in lieu of an out-of service naviad.

Alternate means using RNAV system in lieu of operational conventional navaids without monitoring them.

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Allowable RNAV usage on a procedure (e.g ADF or DME REQUIRED)

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  1. Determine aircraft position rel to distance from conventional navaids
  2. Nav to or from NAVAID
  3. Hold over NAVIAD or DME fix
  4. Fly and ARC based on DME
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13
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When can you not substitute NAVIADS with RNAV Guidance

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  1. Lateral course guidance VOR/TACAN/NDB
  2. Lateral nav based on course guidance
  3. Nav with DME/DME/IRU systems
  4. Procedure identified as NA
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14
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When can you not file a destination?

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Do not depart IFR unless Wx +/- 1 hour excluding TEMPO is at or above lowest compatible published approach mins

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When do you need to file an IFR alternate?

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  1. Compatible instrument approach procedure not available at destination
  2. Wx +/- 1 hr including TEMPO are less than 2000’/3SM
  3. Crosswinds out of limits
  4. AETC All approaches req Radar or GPS
  5. AETC required navaids will be unmonitored
  6. AETC no WX reporting
  7. AETC Lowest compatible approach wx 1500/3.
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Requirements for selection of an alternate

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Wx +/- 1 Hr including TEMPO (ex thunderstorms, rain, snow) at or above 1000’/2SM or 500’/1SM above lowest approach, whichever is higher

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What disqualifies an alternate?

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  1. All approaches require unmonitored NAVAID
  2. No Wx reporting
  3. ANA
  4. AETC Winds +/-1 Hr exceed Acft limits
  5. AETC Access to RVSM airspace required for non RVSM aircraft
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Ceiling requirement when VFR flight is not authorized

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Ceiling is less than 1,500’

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19
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Fuel Requirement if alternate is required

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Fuel for approach and missed at intended destination

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20
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Fuel Reserve requirement

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10% of total flight time (Up to 45 min) or 20 min whichever is higher.

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21
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How to compute reserve fuel consumption (Turbine)

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Best endurance at 10,000’

22
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Minimum Requirements for Preflight Briefing

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  1. Emergency signals and Procedures
  2. Passenger flight equip (exit, parachute, o2)
  3. Safety precautions and restrictions to include FOD hazards and electronic device restrictions
  4. All handles and switches accessible to passengers
23
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How is Acft category computed?

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Stall speed * 1.3
Stall speed flaps ldg * 1.23

24
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What should you do if it is required to maneuver faster than the upper limit of your aircraft category?

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Use the limits of the higher category (Circling)

25
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T-6 Category and Speed Range

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B 91-120 Knots

26
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Class B entry requirements

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  1. clearance into class B
  2. 2 way radio comm
  3. Transponder mode C
  4. ADS B- Out
  5. Private or student certification
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Class B Weather Clearance requirement

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3 SM/ Clear of clouds

28
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Class B Max alt (Usually)

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10,000’ MSL

29
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Class C Entry requirements

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  1. Two Way comm
  2. Student cert
  3. Transponder mode C
  4. ADS B Out
30
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Class C Wx Requirements

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3 SM
500’ Below
1000’ Above
2000’ Horizontal

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Class C Alt

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Surface to 4,000 AGL

32
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Class D entry requirements

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  1. 2 way radio
33
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Class D Wx requirements

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3 SM
500’ Below
1000’ Above
2000’ Horizontal

34
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Class E Wx requirements

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3 SM
500’ Below
1000’ Above
2000’ Horizontal

35
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Class G and E Wx requirements above 10,000’

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5 SM
1000’ above
1000’ below
1 SM Laterally

36
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Max Altitude of SR Route

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1500 AGL

37
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Prohibited Areas

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Where aircraft flight is prohibited, usually security or other reasons associated with national welfare

38
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Restricted area

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Flight not prohibited but have special restrictions (artillery/missiles)

39
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What altitudes is RVSM applied?

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FL290 to FL410 Inclusive

40
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Rules for non RVSM aircraft flying in RVSM space

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  1. Acft handled workload permitting
  2. Inform controller you’re non RVSM
  3. Transponder must be operational
41
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Emergency Frequencies (VHF & UHF)

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121.5/243.0

42
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When will you use VFR flight following (AETC)

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use when available and without impact to the mission to the max extent practical

43
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Can you fly VFR-on-top? (AETC)

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No, operations prohibited unless prescribed in MDS-Specific or syllabus guidance

44
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Takeoff Run Available (TORA) Definition

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Runway length declared available and suitable for takeoff. Typically length of runway unless shorter to satisfy runway design standards.

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Takeoff Distance Available (TODA) Definition

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Length of runway available plus clearway beyond the far end of the runway.

46
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Accelerate-stop distance available (ASDA) def

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Runway plus stop way length declared available and suitable for the accel and decel (stopway)

47
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Landing Distance Available (LDA)

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Runway not including prior to threshold or stopway

48
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QFE altimeter

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Altitude above the station (AGL)

49
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QNH altimeter

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Altitude above sea level (MSL)

50
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QNE altimeter

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Altitude above std datum plane (29.92)

51
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Transition altitude

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When you go from local altimeter to 29.92
18,000’ is the US