2T-38V3, and AETC Sup Flashcards
Low altitude flight is defined as between ___ and ___ AGL
500 AND 1000 ft
Have positive positional awareness of obstacles within __ NM on either side of the planned route of low level flight
5
The Route Abort Altitude (RAA) is computed by adding ____ ft (___ mtns) to the highest obstruction within ___ nm either side of the entire planned route
1000ft/2000ft mountainous/22nm
Objects will not be placed _____during start with the canopies open
on top of the glare shield
Joker Fuel
prebriefed fuel needed to terminate an event and transition to the next phase of flight
Bingo Fuel
allows the aircraft to return to the base of intended landing or alternate using preplanned recovery parameters and arriving with normal recovery fuel
Normal Recovery Fuel
fuel on initial or at the FAF; established locally or 800 lbs, whichever is higher
Minimum Fuel
600 lbs
Emergency Fuel
400 lbs
Taxi Interval
150 ft staggered
300 ft in trail
May be reduced when holding short of or entering a runway
Taxiing with Ice or Snow
taxi on the center line with a minimum of 300 ft spacing
When do you remove the pins?
once clear of the aircraft parking area, but not later than completion of the before takeoff checklist
After the before-takeoff checks have been completed and prior to takeoff, flight members will ____.
inspect accompanying aircraft for proper configuration and any abnormalities
Place the wingman on the ___ side if the crosswind exceeds __
upwind, 5 kts
Do not takeoff when the RCR is less than ___
10
Do not takeoff if the computed takeoff roll exceeds
____% (single ship or interval)
____% (formation)
of the available runway
80%, 70%
Formation takeoffs are restricted to elements of ___
2 aircraft
Do not make formation takeoffs when: (3 things)
Runway width is less than 150 ft
Standing water, ice, slush, or snow on the runway
Crosswind or gust component exceeds 15 kts
Takeoff interval will be a minimum of __
10 sec
Takeoff interval will be increased to a minimum of ___ when the join-up is to be accomplished on top
20 sec
Day weather criteria for a VFR join-up underneath a ceiling is ___
1500ft and 3 mi vis
Flight leads will maintain ___ until join-up
300 kts
Flight leads will not normally exceed ___ deg of bank
30 deg
For a straight-ahead rejoin, 2 will join on the ___
left
For a turning rejoin, 2 will join ___
on the inside of the turn
Minimum altitude for low altitude maneuvering
500 ft AGL
Aircraft will not descend below ___ during any portion of aerobatic maneuvering
5000 ft AGL
Minimum airspeed for all maneuvering
150kts
When are ops checks are required?
1) during climb after takeoff
2) after level-off after takeoff
3) before each engagement or intercept
4) before entering air-to-surface range
5) once while on the range if multiple passes are made
6) after departing the range
Minimum items to check in the ops check
- Engine instruments
- fuel quantities
- fuel balance
- G-suit connection (when appropriate)
- oxygen system
- cabin altitude
For formation flights, reset ____ between ops checks
G meter
G-awareness exercise must be conducted any time aircrews plan or are likely to maneuver above ___
5 Gs
During a GX, maintain a minimum of ____ separation
4000ft between aircraft
Preface all radio communications with what?
complete flight call sign
Use a KIO call when?
when safety of flight is a factor
Maximum flight size in IMC
4 aircraft
Do not use rolling maneuvers below ___ AGL
5000ft AGL
Flight leads will not break up formations until each pilot has what?
a positive fix from which to navigate
Minimum altitude for lead changes
500ft AGL over land
1000ft AGL over water
1500ft AGL in IMC
Do not initiate lead changes with the wingman ___
further aft than a normal fingertip or route position
greater than 30 deg aft from line abreast
Minimum altitude separation in a double blind situation
500 ft
Who is responsible for flightpath deconfliction?
wingman
In what cases does the flight lead become responsible for deconfliction?
- tac maneuvering places lead in the wingman’s blind cone
2. wingman calls blind and is acknowleged by lead
Chase aircraft will not stack lower than lead below ___ AGL
1000ft AGL
the chase cone is defined as
30 to 60 deg cone out to 1000ft
T-38 is what approach category?
Cat E
Cat D minimums may be used if
- straight-in approach
- final approach airspeed of 165 KIAS or less
- aircraft is flown at 260 KTAS or less during missed approach
Instrument Trail departures will use ___ sec spacing
20 sec takeoff spacing minimum
Instrument Trail Departure climbout parameters:
AB power until reaching 250 KTS
MIL power until 300 KTS
climb at 300 KTS using 600 EGT
all turns made at 30 deg bank
During Instrument Trail Departure, ____ will call initiating all turns
flight lead
During Instrument Trail Departure climbs/descents, all aircraft will call ___
each 5000ft altitude increment with altitude and heading
During Instrument Trail Departure, aircraft will maintain ____ vertical separation
1000ft
Wingmen will not fly ____ or use ____ to gain separation during a VMC Drag
below final approach speed/use s-turns
Minimum spacing during a VMC drag is ___
3000ft minimum
The latest VMC drag point must allow for the wingman to ___ and the flight lead to slow to ___ not later than ___
establish required separation; final approach speed; 3nm from the runway
Are you allowed to fly in areas of known or reported icing?
No