11-2SailplaneV3 (Front Seat)

Question 1

Who is designated as PIC for a specific sortie?

Answer 1

The pilot with the most experience in the mission being performed.

Question 2

What are the primary responsibilities of the PIC?

Answer 2

Safety foremost and mission completion.

Question 3

When is it acceptable to deviate from published procedures?

Answer 3

When safety dictates.

Question 4

What is the maximum flying time for pilots?

Answer 4

8 hours per day.

Question 5

What mission is the exception for the maximum flying time?

Answer 5

Cross country.

Question 6

What type of aircraft are sailplanes considered under AFMAN 11-202v3

Answer 6

Trainers.

Question 7

Who is ultimately responsible for mission planning?

Answer 7

The PIC.

Question 8

How is an alternate mission defined?

Answer 8

Any mission that is less complex than the planned mission.

Question 9

When is an alternate mission not required?

Answer 9

Pattern tows.

Question 10

When are area charts required?

Answer 10

When flying outside of the local flying area.

Question 11

What documents are required in a sailplane to fly?

Answer 11

1.Weight and balance report 2. Airworthiness Certificate 3. Aircraft Registration 4. AFTO 781F 5. Flight crew checklist 6. Unit developed pilot aid (In-Flight Guide)

Question 12

What documents may be given to an AM-251 student in lieu of an In-Flight Guide and Aircraft Checklist?

Answer 12

A unit developed checklist.

Question 13

What is the length of the SPLA?

Answer 13

4,500 ft

Question 14

What is the width of the SPLA?

Answer 14

500 ft

Question 15

What is the length of the turf?

Answer 15

3,000 ft

Question 16

What is the width of the turf?

Answer 16

430 ft

Question 17

What distance is between lanes on the SPLA?

Answer 17

130 feet.

Question 18

To what altitude is a standard area tow?

Answer 18

9000 ft AGL

Question 19

How is crew rest defined?

Answer 19

A 12 hour rest period of free time, with the opportunity for 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep, before the FDP.

Question 20

How long is the sailplane flight duty period?

Answer 20

12 hours.

Question 21

What is the oxygen requirement below 10,000 feet?

Answer 21

No requirement.

Question 22

What is the oxygen requirement above 10,000 feet and below 12,500 feet?

Answer 22

Oxygen must be used if more than 30 minutes is spent above 10,000 feet performing high-g maneuvers.

Question 23

What is the oxygen requirement above 12,500 feet and below 14,000 feet?

Answer 23

Oxygen must be used if more than 30 minutes is spent above 12,500 feet.

Question 24

What is the priority of traffic in a right-of-way scenario?

Answer 24

1. Emergencies 2. Balloons 3. Gliders 4. Tandem Aircraft 5. Airships 6. Fixed/Rotary Wing

Question 25

If two aircraft are head on, which direction should they both turn?

Answer 25

Right.

Question 26

If one aircraft is overtaking another, which has right of way?

Answer 26

The aircraft that is being overtaken has right of way.

Question 27

When two aircraft are on final approach, which has right of way?

Answer 27

The aircraft with less altitude.

Question 28

What is the minimum separation between two flying aircraft?

Answer 28

500 feet.

Question 29

What is the minimum visibility in Class C and D airspace?

Answer 29

3 SM.

Question 30

What is the minimum visibility in Class E and G airspace below 10,000 ft MSL?

Answer 30

3 SM.

Question 31

What is the minimum visibility in Class E and G airspace above 10,000 ft MSL?

Answer 31

5 SM.

Question 32

What are the minimum cloud clearance in Class C and D airspace?

Answer 32

500 feet below the cloud, 1000 feet above, 2000 feet horizontal.

Question 33

What is the minimum cloud clearance in Class E and G airspace below 10,000 ft MSL?

Answer 33

500 feet below the cloud, 1000 feet above, 2000 feet horizontal.

Question 34

What is the minimum cloud clearance in Class E and G airspace above 10,000 ft MSL?

Answer 34

1000 feet below the cloud, 1000 feet above, 1 SM horizontal.

Question 35

Flight Restictions on not completing physiological training

Answer 35

Can't go above 14000, max 3 hours time aloft