AAC ABOS Flashcards

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What are the minimum pubs? Where is this list found?

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1) Min pubs:

Visual flight rule (VFR) sectional (all that apply).

 VFR terminal sectional (if applicable).

 Flight information handbook.

 VFR supplement (if available).

 Instrument flight rules (IFR) en route charts (all that apply).

 IFR approach charts (all that apply).

 IFR area charts (all that apply).

 Local hazard map (if required).

 Local aviation procedure guide (if required).

 Publications required by DA PAM 738-751.

 Appropriate approach/departure charts.

 Appropriate operator’s manual and checklist.

 Aircraft notebook (ACN) laptop and/or aircraft logbook.

 DD Form 365-4 (Weight and Balance Clearance Form F - Transport/Tactical) adjusted for current configuration.

 AvCards as appropriate.

2) AAC ABOS

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2
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Red will be displayed under what conditions:

A

A) When critical flight information has not been reviewed.

B) If ACM has not reviewed non-critical flight additions by the 10th of the month.

C) If the quarterly review is overdue or as part of the academic’s make-up program.

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Are you required to notify your flight surgeon (FS) when you have participated in activities or received treatment for which flying restrictions may be appropriate? Does this include exposure to any exogenous factors listed in AR 40-8 as well as any treatment or procedure performed by a non-flight surgeon or APA listed in AR 40-8?

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Yes to both

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Do personnel have to be fully integrated into an ATP before doing SFTS?

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Yes

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What requirements must be completed prior to an ACMs first flight with the unit?

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Prior to the crewmember’s first flight—

 Aircrew information reading files are read and card/digital tracker initiated.

 Personnel will not perform any type of aircraft duties without a current flight physical and a DD Form 2992 signed by their ATP commander. Intra-brigade transfers and change of ATP requirements are according to DA PAM 40-502 and current APLs found on the AERO system website (link provided in the reference section of this document.

 The crewmember’s DA Form 7120 (Commander’s Task List) is initiated and signed by both the commander and crewmember prior to conducting flight duties.

 Crewmembers receive ALSE and a brief. According to AR 95-1, aircrew members will not fly with ALSE that has an overdue inspection.

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Members of the chain of command not below ____________________ will select flight crews. Unit__________________________ will assist in the selection process according to AR 95-1 and this SOP.

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A) platoon leader-level

B) instructors and safety officers

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What flight activities require a minimum crew of 4 for UH? May an IP/SP/FI/SI or UT serve as the fourth Crew member?

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A) When multi-ship operations utilizing free combat cruise formations are briefed or required.

B) When in-flight formation changes are briefed or anticipated.

C) During training or mission external load operations, hoist operations, or fast rope insertion and extraction system (FRIES)/special patrol insertion and extraction system (SPIES) operations.

D) Medical evacuation (MEDEVAC).

Yes

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What flights are excluded from the minimum 3 crew requirement and under what exception?

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A) MTFs should be conducted with minimum crew outlined in Technical Manual (TM) 1-1500-328-23 and TM 1-1520-237/280-MTF.

B) When a qualified and current NRCM is not available, ATP commanders may authorize day/IFR training flights without an NRCM but should include a third aviator to assist with airspace surveillance and clearing the aircraft.

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What is required to progress to RL1 if coming from a unit which utilizes all tasks to be performed on the new CTL and the individual had been performing all the 2000-/3000-series tasks of the assigned unit?

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A) An individual may progress to RL1 after a commander’s evaluation/records review, local area orientation (LAO) only.

B) The individual may also be progressed to RL1 after demonstrating proficiency during a PFE in which all required 2000/3000/4000, and 5000-series tasks designated on the CTL are evaluated. Upon RL 1 designation, ACM DA Form 7120 hour requirements will be prorated according to TC 3-04.11.

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A minimum of ________ semi-annually of Hood, Weather of SFTS “W” is required for each RCM, of which ________ will be flown in the aircraft.

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A minimum of 3 hours semi-annually of Hood, Weather of SFTS “W” is required for each RCM, of which 1.5 hours will be flown in the aircraft.

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What are the requirements to conduct emergency procedures training?

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A) Aircrews will maintain two-way communication with a flight following agency (ATC, FSS, aircraft, etc.)

B) If the EP terminated to an unimproved surface, the IP will verify suitability of touchdown location prior to initiation.

C) IP and MBO will discuss EP training plan and annotate on RCOP EP training location if EP are being trained to the ground.

D) Both power levers must be in the fly position if outside of safe single engine capability or below 200’ AHO, unless conducting single engine landing tasks at an airport with a hard surface landing area.

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RCMs will conduct ___________ hours __________________ of emergency procedure training in their respective SFTS.

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A) 1.5 hours

B) semi-annually

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13
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ACMs whose birth month falls between May-August may complete their APART NVD Eval when?

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February through April

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Night unaided flight is not recommended below_________ except for takeoff and landing.

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200’ AHO

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Are there weather restrictions to RL3 NVD training?

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Weather will not be < 1000’ ceilings and < 3 miles visibility for RL3 NVD training.

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What are the requirements for no-notice evaluations per the ABOS?

What regulations lay forth the mechanisms for no-notice evaluation programs?

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1) At a minimum, 50% of the ATP will receive a no-notice evaluation per year outside their APART.
A) Evaluations will be consistent with the unit’s mission and the ATP.

B) Crewmembers will be notified no earlier than 24 hours and no later than one (1) hour prior to flight or simulator evaluations.

C) Written no-notice evaluations may be administered without notification.

D) The ATP commander will be notified of all no-notice evaluations.

E) No-notice evaluations should occur outside of the APART period.

2) principles and mechanisms are established in TC 3-04.11 and AR 95-1

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Who may run up an APU?

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A) all RL1 and RL2 aviators are authorized to operate the APU regardless of seat designation unless otherwise restricted by the commander.

B) APU operators trained and certified and signed off by the commander

18
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True or false: all AMCs must be designated as PC as well.

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False.

A) Except for commanders in the grade of O-3 or above, and select field grade officers, all personnel authorized to perform AMC duties should be qualified and current as a PC.

B) Aviation platoon leaders who demonstrate the required maturity and judgment and who are selected for the AMC program may begin AMC training and certification prior to making PC. If an aviation platoon leader is recommended as AMC prior to PC they will be approved by the first O-6 in the chain of command.

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What are the requirements laid out in the ABOS for APU run-ups?

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A) A verbal approval.

B) Logbook and preflight of required components necessary for APU operations.

C) RL2 Aviator or NRCM with Task 1202 (CH-47) or Task 1108 (UH-60).

D) Non-rated maintenance APU/AGPU operators designated in writing by the commander.

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Main engine(s) operations minimum requirements:

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A) A verbal approval.

B) Logbook and preflight.

C) Pilot in Command and RL2 RCM occupying designated seats.

D) CH-47 ME/MP with non-rated crewmember according to MTF manual.

E) UH/HH-60 ME/MP with non-rated crewmember – single engine only according to the MTF manual.

F) AH-64 ME/MP single pilot in the pilot station and may have technical observer.

G) Non-maintenance qualified aviators must know and understand the specific Maintenance Operational Checks (MOC) procedures they are authorized to perform.

21
Q

How do you initial a VOCO approval on the RCOP?

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Enter the rank, name, and command authority level of the VOCO approval, along with the date-time group.

22
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What are the mandatory Aircrew Academic Training Topics laid out in the ABOS and at what required frequency?

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A) Mission approval and risk management process: Initial / Annual / Currency

B) ACT: Annual

C) Cold weather / Snow operations environmental training: Initial / Annual

D) Muskeg Operations: Initial / Annual

E) Aeromedical: Annual

F) Aviation Life Support Systems: Annual

G) CBRN Protective Equipment: Annual

H) AMS: Annual

I) HIRTA: Annual

23
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What is required for environmental training at a minimum at the start of each winter season?

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At a minimum ACMs will fly at least one refresher flight for Degraded/Limited visibility operations at the start of each winter season.

24
Q

physically- or mentally-fatigued personnel________ perform flight or mission support duties.

A

will not

25
Q

Concerning fighter management, what must be done to ensure ACMs are ready for flight if they have been previously assigned to non-aviation related duties that exceed their FMP limitations?

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Any time personnel are tasked to perform non-aviation duties that result in exceeding the fighter management policy, the commander will ensure they are in compliance with all fighter management requirements at least 24 hours prior to resuming aviation duties.