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Question 1

Minimum taxi distance from any obstacle is:

Answer 1

A. 10 feet.

B. 25 feet without a wingwalker.

Question 2

During the instrument cockpit check, ensure the EHSI is within:

Answer 2

A. 8 degrees of the magnetic compass.

B. 5 degrees of a known heading.

Question 3

During the instrument cockpit check, set the standby AI to and check the EADI for:

Answer 3

3 degrees nose low.

Question 4

During the NAVAID ground checkpoint check, the allowable bearing pointer and CDI error is:

Answer 4

Plus or minus 4 degrees from the depicted course to the station

Question 5

Rolling takeoffs increase takeoff roll approximately:

Answer 5

150-300 feet.

Question 6

You may combine the climb check with the level-off check when your cruise altitude is
at or below:

Answer 6

FL 180.

Question 7

Unless the controller directs otherwise, initiate the break between ___ and ___ down
the runway.

Answer 7

The approach end, 3,000 feet

Question 8

Begin the closed pattern pull-up with a minimum of ___ and maintain a minimum of ___
until wings-level downwind.

Answer 8

240 KCAS, 200 KCAS

Question 9

When performing an actual or simulated single-engine full-stop landing with 60% flaps,
the landing roll will be approximately

Answer 9

500 feet longer than the full-flap landing distance

Question 10

During simulated single-engine patterns from a straight-in approach or single-engine go-arounds, set the simulated failed engine to not less than ___ rpm.

Answer 10

60%.

Question 11

During an actual stall indication in the traffic pattern, primary emphasis should be on maintaining the prescribed pattern ground track.

Answer 11

False

Question 12

For traffic pattern stalls and approach-to-stall training, set the power at

Answer 12

80% RPM minimum

Question 13

If either crew is solo within an element, always ensure wingtip spacing of

Answer 13

50 feet.

Question 14

For four-ship runway line up with number 3 in the slot:
A. Number 4 will line up offset from number 2’s jet blast while aligning the gear doors of number 3.
B. Number 3 will line up between lead and number 2, maintaining nose-tail clearance.
C. Flight lead places the wingtip on the centerline.
D. Two should line up as far to the side of the runway as practical and line up lead’s gear doors.
E. Both A and B.

Answer 14

E. Both A and B.

Question 15

During formation engine run-up

Answer 15

Primary focus of attention should be outside the aircraft with only short glances inside the cockpit.

Question 16

Route is flown from ___ spacing out to approximately ___, no further aft than ___, and no further forward than ___.

Answer 16

Two ship-widths, 500 feet, the extended fingertip line, line abreast

Question 17

For 3-ship/4-ship formation rejoins, maintain a minimum of ___ feet spacing from the
preceding aircraft until that aircraft has stabilized in ___.

Answer 17

500, route.

Question 18

The fighting wing position is a cone ___ aspect angle from lead, ___ feet aft

Answer 18

30-45 degrees, 500-1500

Question 19

Wedge is a position ___ off lead’s 6 o’clock at a range of ___ feet

Answer 19

30-45 degrees, 4000-6000

Question 20

Maintain _____ and ___ flaps throughout a circling maneuver until aligned with the landing runway

Answer 20

Final turn speed, 60%.

Question 21

Normally, there is no need to close an IFR flight plan with FSS because the tower
should do this for you, whether you are at a military or civilian field

Answer 21

True

Question 22

For a restricted military power climb, unless accomplishing a formation rejoin, begin a smooth power reduction out of MAX between _____ KCAS and terminate afterburner by _____ KCAS.

Answer 22

220-280, 300

Question 23

The standard VASI and PAPI have a ____ degree glideslope and a glidepath intercept point (aimpoint) approximately ___ feet beyond the runway threshold

Answer 23

2.5 - 3, 750.

Question 24

On normal inside downwind, slow to no less than ____.

Answer 24

final turn airspeed.

Question 25

Prior to beginning the final turn, ensure the landing gear is down and locked and the
flaps have traveled a sufficient amount to ensure no asymmetry exists.

Answer 25

True

Question 26

With gusty winds increase the final approach and landing speed by ____ the gust factor

Answer 26

1/2

Question 27

For a normal aerobrake, increase pitch attitude to approximately ___ degrees

Answer 27

10 - 12.

Question 28

When the crosswind component exceeds 15 knots

Answer 28

A. Plan to touch down on the upwind side of the runway.

B. Maintain the landing attitude and do not aerobrake.

Question 29

After practicing an alternate landing gear extension, reset the landing gear system by
moving the gear handle

Answer 29

Down, then up, and then back to the down position.

Question 30

When accomplishing a full aft stick stall, discontinue the exercise and recover the
aircraft when

Answer 30

Bank angle exceeds 90 degrees. AND/OR Bank angle stabilizes over 60 degrees.

Question 31

Fly slow flight at an airspeed __ knots below computed final approach speed
(approximately __ AOA).

Answer 31

10, 0.7.

Question 32

When given the ‘Admin’ lead, the particular member of the flight is expected to:

Answer 32

A. Navigate.
B. Communicate with outside agencies.
C. Make changes to the profile if external conditions dictate; however, the flight lead retains ultimate authority for the formation

Question 33

Wingmen will acknowledge “push” frequency changes with call sign and will not acknowledge “go” frequency changes

Answer 33

False

Question 34

Once in position on the runway, use a thumbs-up to signal ready for engine run-up

Answer 34

False

Question 35

During a 3-ship/4-ship rejoin, if overshooting, preceding aircraft will inform the other
wingman with a radio call.

Answer 35

True

Question 36

Line abreast (tactical) formation is defined as ____ feet line abreast to __ degrees aft with a vertical stack of up to +/- ____ feet.

Answer 36

4000-6000, 10, 2000

Question 37

The 4-ship box is essentially two elements flying line abreast tactical separated in trail by ______ with the rear element normally stacking either high or low.

Answer 37

6,000-9,000’.

Question 38

For hook turns in 4-ship box/offset box, when lead directs “Card 21, Hook Left/Right”, the trailing element will end up in front of the lead element.

Answer 38

False

Question 39

All three/four-ship tactical rejoins will be called on the radio and acknowledged

Answer 39

True

Question 40

When departing from a non-military field, you must contact the nearest FSS (or
coordinate through the tower) with your actual departure time so that you do not arrive
unannounced at your destination only if departing VFR.

Answer 40

False

Question 41

Aspect Angle (AA) is

Answer 41

The angle measured from the tail/longitudinal axis of one aircraft to another aircraft’s
position

Question 42

Angle-off is defined as

Answer 42

The angle formed by the extension of the longitudinal axes of two aircraft.

Question 43

Closure is:

Answer 43

Overtake created by airspeed and/or angles.