217 Vol 1 Flashcards

1
Q

A3V358. The localizer signal is usable and accurate to a range of ______ NM from the localizer
antenna unless otherwise stated on the IAP. (AFMAN 11-217 Vol 1)
A. 5
B. 7
C. 10
D. 18
E. None of the above

A

D. 18

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A3V357. Appearance of the course or glide slope warning flags indicates that the signal strength is not sufficient. (AFMAN 11-217 Vol 1)
True
False

A

True

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  1. A3V356. Regardless of how the attitude is recognized, verify that an unusual attitude exists by
    _______________ prior to initiating recovery on the attitude indicator. (AFMAN 11-217 Vol 1)
    A. checking the attitude indicator circuit breakers
    B. confirming with the other crewmember
    C. comparing the control and performance instrument indications
    D. All of the above.
A

C. comparing the control and performance instrument indications

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A3V360. When proceeding to a station, adjusting the heading, as necessary, to keep the bearing
pointer under the top index or upper lubber line describes ____________. (AFMAN 11-217 Vol 1)
A. homing
B. intercepting a course inbound
C. proceeding direct
D. intercepting a course outbound

A

A. homing

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5
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A3V361. TACAN station passage is determined when _________. (AFMAN 11-217 Vol 1)
A. the TO-FROM indicator makes the first positive change to FROM B. the DME stops decreasing
C. the bearing pointer passes the 90 degree index
D. the marker beacon flashes

A

B. the DME stops decreasing

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A3V362. The Defense Internet NOTAM System covers _________. (AFMAN 11-217 Vol 1)
A. all military airfields
B. virtually all domestic, international, and Flight Data Center (FDC) NOTAMS
C. all civilian airfields
D. A and B

A

D. A and B

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A3V364. When the name of the approach is followed by a letter such as A, B, or C, the approach
is designed for circling minimums only. (AFMAN 11-217 Vol 1)
True
False

A

True

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A3V365. An emergency safe altitude is normally developed only for military procedures and will provide 1,000 feet of obstacle clearance (2,000 feet in designated mountainous area) within 100 NM of the facility. (AFMAN 11-217 Vol 1)
True
False

A

True

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A3V366. When checking the altimeter against a known checkpoint on the ground, the maximum allowable error is \_\_\_\_\_ feet. (AFMAN 11-217 Vol 1)
A. 35
B. 50 
C. 75
D. 125
A

C. 75

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10
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A3V368. Absence of the identifier indicates the signal is unreliable. (AFMAN 11-217 Vol 1)
True
False

A

True

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11
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A3V371. When an ILS frequency is selected, the HSI course set knob and course selected have
no effect on the CDI display. (AFMAN 11-217 Vol 1)
True
False

A

True

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12
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A3V372. Immediately after station passage, to intercept a course outbound ____________.
(AFMAN 11-217 Vol 1)
A. turn in the shorter direction to an intercept heading
B. turn in the number of degrees off course plus 30
C. turn in the shorter direction to a parallel heading D. A or C

A

D. A or C

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13
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A3V374. Aircraft approach category is based on _____________________. (AFMAN 11-217 Vol 1)
A. approach airspeed when fully configured for landing
B. 1.3 times the stall speed in landing configuration at maximum gross weight
C. aircraft gross weight at takeoff
D. None of the above.

A

B. 1.3 times the stall speed in landing configuration at maximum gross weight

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A3V375. A minimum safe altitude is the minimum altitude that provides at least 1,000 feet of
obstacle clearance (2,000 feet in designated mountainous area) for emergency use within a
specified distance from the navigation facility upon which the procedure is based. (AFMAN
11-217 Vol 1)
True
False

A

False

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15
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A3V376. On all IFR departures, delay all turns until at least ____ feet above the departure end of
the runway elevation unless an early turn is specifically required by the departure procedure.
(AFMAN 11-217 Vol 1)
A. 150
B. 200
C. 250
D. 400

A

D. 400

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16
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A3V379. You enter holding at a DME fix that does not specify the outbound leg length, and you
are at FL 180; you should: _______. (AFMAN 11-217 Vol 1)
A. fly outbound for 10 miles, then turn.
B. fly outbound until you are ready to turn inbound, then turn.
C. fly outbound for a period of time that will permit a 1-minute inbound leg.
D. fly outbound for a period of time that will permit a 1-1/2 minute inbound leg.

A

D. fly outbound for a period of time that will permit a 1-1/2 minute inbound leg.

17
Q
A3V381. When holding, begin inbound timing when \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. (AFMAN 11-217 Vol 1) 
A. wings level inbound
B. established on the inbound course
C. the DME starts decreasing
D. A and B
A

A. wings level inbound

18
Q

A3V384. Do not execute a procedure turn or HILO PT in the following situations. (AFMAN 11-217
Vol 1)
A. ATC gives you clearance for a “straight-in” approach.
B. ATC provides radar vectors to the final approach course.
C. ATC clears you for a timed approach.
D. You are flying the approach via “No PT routing”.
E. All of the above.

A

E. All of the above.

19
Q

A3V385. On a procedure turn (holding entry technique), if the entry turn places the aircraft on the
non-maneuvering side of the procedure turn course and you are flying in excess of ____ KTAS,
you must correct toward the procedure turn course using an intercept angle of at least ______
degrees. (AFMAN 11-217 Vol 1)
A. 200, 20
B. 180, 30
C. 200, 30
D. 180, 20

A

D. 180, 20

20
Q

A3V386. The ILS/LOC approach must be discontinued _______. (AFMAN 11-217 Vol 1)
A. if the localizer course becomes unreliable
B. more than one dot below or two dots above glide slope
C. any time full-scale deflection of the CDI occurs on final
D. Either A or C
E. All of the above

A

D. Either A or C

21
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A3V388. When flying a radar approach, missed approach departure instructions will be given _______. (AFMAN 11-217 Vol 1)
A. if weather reports indicate any portion of the final approach will be conducted in IFR
conditions
B. only by USAF controllers
C. after a missed approach is begun
D. only if requested by the pilot

A

A. if weather reports indicate any portion of the final approach will be conducted in IFR
conditions

22
Q

A3V389. DME information is relatively unaffected by line-of-sight restrictions and altitude.
(AFMAN 11-217)
True
False

A

False

23
Q
A3V390. The glide slope signal is usable to a distance of \_\_\_\_\_\_ NM from the glide slope
antenna (located near the approach end of the runway) unless otherwise stated on the IAP.
(AFMAN 11-217 Vol 1)
A. 5
B. 7 
C. 10
D. 18
E. none of the above
A

C. 10

24
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A3V391. On multi-facility approaches, the depicted VDP will be for the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
(AFMAN 11-217 Vol 1)
A. precision approach (if published)
B. highest category approach published 
C. lowest MDA published
D. highest MDA published
A

C. lowest MDA published

25
Q

A3V402. If you are more than one dot (half scale) below or two dots (full scale) above glide slope
on an ILS, you _______. (AFMAN 11-217 Vol 1)
A. may not descend below localizer minimums
B. must discontinue the approach
C. may continue descent to decision height if the glide slope is recaptured
D. Either A or C

A

D. Either A or C

26
Q

A3V403. When flying an approach which states “PAPI and ILS RPI not coincident”, ______.
(AFMAN 11-217 Vol 1)
A. aircrews should use the two farthest bars
B. the PAPI may not guide the aircraft to the same point on the runway as the instrument approach being flown
C. aircrews may not use the PAPI
D. aircrews must transitionto the PAPI at least 100 feet above the decision height if on a
precision approach

A

B. the PAPI may not guide the aircraft to the same point on the runway as the instrument
approach being flown

27
Q

A3V404. The circling MDA and weather minima to be used are those for the runway _______.
(AFMAN 11-217 Vol 1).
A. to which the instrument approach is being flown
B. of intended landing
C. Either A or B

A

A. to which the instrument approach is being flown

28
Q

A3V405. A clearance for an approach includes clearance for the missed approach published on the IAP, unless ATC issues alternate missed approach instructions. (AFMAN 11-217 Vol 1) True
False

A

True

29
Q

A3V406. If you decide to execute a missed approach prior to reaching the missed approach
point, ________. (AFMAN 11-217 Vol 1)
A. after announcing your intentions, begin the missed approach procedure from that point
B. continue along the IAP routing at or above DH/MDA until reaching the MAP
C. do not initiate any turns on the missed approach until reaching the MAP
D. do not initiate any climbs until reaching the MAP
E. B and C

A

E. B and C

30
Q
A3V459. If you are in level flight at 18,000’ MSL within CONUS, you are in which airspace?
(AFMAN 11-217 Vol 2) 
A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class E
D. None of the above
A

A. Class A

31
Q

A3V461. Before flying under VFR, USAF pilots must brief actions to be taken in the event of
inadvertent penetration of IMC. If IMC is encountered while flying under VFR, USAF pilots
will______. (AFMAN 11-217 Vol 2)
A. begin a climb to the emergency safe altitude (ESA) or applicable minimum IFR altitude.
B. immediately transition to instruments
C. immediately obtain an IFR clearance to avoid conflicts with other traffic.
D. make every effort to maintain VMC.

A

D. make every effort to maintain VMC.

32
Q

SPS050. “Sheppard Control Tower is evacuating, if unable to maintain VFR, contact Sheppard
Approach Control. NTA Procedures are in effect”. If unable to divert due to insufficient fuel, aircrew will declare Minimum or Emergency Fuel, coordinate with RAPCON, and execute NTA
Approach Procedures. Which of the following statements is correct:
A. Monitor Common Traffic Advisory (CTAF), 119.75 (VHF Ch 5). Make normal radio calls at
FAF/VFR reporting points and when clear of the runway
B. Fly one approach to a full stop. If a go-around is required for safety, make an “on the go”
radio call.
C. Aircrew will be MARSA
D. All of the above

A

D. All of the above