AFMAN11-202v3 (with AMC SUP) 2023

Question 1

Ch 1 Overview

What is considered International Airspace?

Answer 1

*1. 4 Flight Operation in International Airspace
- Exist over high seas 12nm off the coast
- NOTE: do not comply with State’s requirements for areas considered making excessive claims under international law

(see link
http://www.jag.navy.mil/organization/code_10_mcrm.htm

Question 2

Ch 1 Overview

What are privileges/immunities granted to military aircraft in Foreign Airspace?

Answer 2

1.5 Flight Operation in Foreign Airspace
- Exception to ICAO procedures published at
○ https://asps.leidos.com/

- FLIP Area Planning
	○ https://aerodata.nga.mil/aerodownload/?section=flip

- Foreign Clearance Guide
	○ https://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/fcg.cfm

- Sovereignty of US military Aircraft
	○ ACs must not authorize jurisdiction by foreign authorities (except DoD HQ or US Embassy)
	○ When given clearance to land, they are entitled to same privileges/immunities as warships 
	○ Privileges/immunities include (typically)
		- Exemptions from duties and taxation
		- Immunity from search, seizure, and inspections (including customs and safety inspections)
		- Any other exercise of jurisdiction by the host nation over aircraft or personnel, equipment, or cargo onboard

- (AMC) must have approval first
- (AMC) may fly in FIR, but avoid territorial airspace
- (AMC) need Dip clearances
- (AMC) do not amend entry points into territorial airspace after clearance given (AMC) caution with route conflicts.  International airspace ok, over sovereign nation without prior clearance,  Not ok

Question 3

Ch 1 Overview

What is considered the NAS?

Answer 3

*1. 6 Flight Operation within the NAS

- Includes airspace, air navigation facilities, and airfields within the US

Question 4

Ch 1 Overview

Can you give out personal info to comply with an inflight violation?

Answer 4

*1. 8 Violations

- Utilize “Callsign” only and do not release any aircrew member information to non-USAF agencies

Question 5

Ch 1 Overview

When can you deviate from the rules/regulations?

Answer 5

*1. 9 Deviations
- In an emergency, PIC can deviate from any rule to the extent required to meet the emergency
- Notify ATC asap
- Verbally report to supervisor or commander, prepare written report within 24hrs or as mission permits

Question 6

CH2: Roles and Responsibilities

Pilot-in-Command

Answer 6

• 2. 3 Pilot-in-Command (PIC)
     - Final authority for operation of the aircraft
     - Will ensure aircraft not operated in careless, reckless, or irresponsible manner that could endanger life or property
     - Should not accept aircraft for flight if they suspect it’s not airworthy
     - (AMC) in command of all persons onboard
     - (AMC) vested with authority to accomplish mission. Fly only events authorized unless Emer dictates. Only fly unscheduled events after obtaining approval from execution authority
     - (AMC) the final mission authority for decisions not assigned to higher authority
     - (AMC) final authority for requesting or accepting aircrew or mission waivers
     - (AMC) responsible for passing mission progress reports (at least daily) to C2 agents
     - (AMC) Responsible for interaction between aircrew members and mission support personnel and will establish POC with appropriate C2 agent prior to crew rest. Local C2 agents responsible for coordinating mission support requirements on behalf of PIC
     (AMC) Responsible for the welfare of aircrew, MEPs, pax, and safe accomplishment of mission

Question 7

CH2: Roles and Responsibilities

Aircrew

Answer 7

2.4 Aircrew
- Will not fly or assume aircraft controls for UAS:
○ Appropriate crew rest not obtained (see section 3.1)
○ If alcohol consumed with 12hrs to takeoff, or if impaired by alcohol (or other intoxicating substance), to include the after effects
○ If a physiological or psychological condition is suspected or known to be detrimental to safe performance of flight duty
○ If self-medicating
○ Within 72hrs of donating blood, plasma, or bone marrow
○ Within 24 hrs of SCUBA, or 10 mins of compression exposure below sea level pressure
(AMC) if any alcohol is consumed within 12 hrs of legal for alert for ALFA or BRAVO

Question 8

CH3: General Flight Rules

What is crew rest?

Answer 8

3.1 Crew Rest
- Mandatory 12hrs free time prior to flight duty period, to include an opportunity for 8hrs uninterrupted sleep.
- Cannot start until after completion of official duties
- Exception: PIC may initiate mission-related communication with official agencies without interrupting crew rest
- Must notify C2 if not sufficiently rested or interrupted
- (AMC) do not enter crew rest until official duties complete (refueling, cargo, arming, minor mx, mission debrief)
- (AMC) if going offstation more than 16hrs, you get 24hrs pre-departure crew rest
○ Can perform mission planning during first 12
- (AMC) must get min enroute ground time (17hrs) between engine shutdown and takeoff
○ C2 will not ask PIC to accept less
○ planners should allow more time if crossing time zones and or fatigue
- (AMC) crew enhancement crew rest. Can be requested on depositioning leg to normalize schedule
- (AMC) Post Mission Crew Rest. 1 hr for each 3 hrs offstation. 96 hrs (4days) max.
- (AMC) no crew rest for FCCs or security team
- (AMC) Legal for Alert Time
○ C2 may alert boom 2 hrs earlier for cargo. Must be notified prior to crew rest
○ Do not alert until jet is ready or will be ready. Exception: coronets
○ Do not alert outbound crew if inbound jet is code2/3
○ May self alert with approval
- (AMC) Aircrew release
○ Latest allowable alert is 6hrs after expected alert (PIC may extend to 8hrs). C2 will not ask
○ If mission cannot depart within 4hrs of any scheduled takeoff, PIC mau continue after re-evaluate ORM
§ C2 will not pressure or ask to accept takeoff after 4hrs
- (AMC) Stage management
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- (AMC) Standby alert force
○ Task no later than 18 hrs before legal for alert time
○ Can remain in ALFA/ BRAVO up to 48 hrs
○ Notify C2 cocked on
○ A- launch within 1hr
○ B- Launch within 3hrs
§ Extended BRAVO may be up to 7 days.
§ Only at home Station
§ Can do preflight without busting crewrest
§ Will not accomplish other duties
○ CHARLIE
§ ready to enter crew rest within 2hrs
§ Can be in Charlie up to 72hrs
Post Standby crew rest if away from normal quarters

Question 9

CH3: General Flight Rules

What is Flight Duty Period?

Answer 9

3.2 Flight Duty Period (FDP)
- FDP starts when member first reports for duty, ends when after final engine shutdown
- PIC authorized to extend FDP 2hrs to compensate for unplanned mission delays
- Complete all events during first 12 hrsof FDP
- INOP automation = 12 hr FDP (18hrs if augmented)
(AMC) augment crew if FDP expected to be more than 16hrs

Tanker/Transport with sleeping provisions
Basic Crew
16hrs

Augmented Crew
24hrs

Question 10

CH3: General Flight Rules

What is Deadhead Time?

Answer 10

3.3 Deadhead Time
- Aircrew member flying as a passenger (no flight-related duties performed). Can be flown without crew rest
- (AMC) current/qualified crew can perform primary duties after being MEP if they do not exceed FDP
- (AMC) Mission Essential Personnel
○ Aircrew qualified in mobility aircraft may MEP to pre/de position in support of mobility ops
○ MEPs not allowed to
§ Displace manifested pax in AMC mission
§ Maintain currency or log flight time
§ Use MEP for transportation while on leave
§ Travel on SAM/CSM unless specifically authorized
○ MEPs requires document authorizing MEP status
Evaluators will not be displaced by MEPs and have priority

Question 11

CH3: General Flight Rules

7day/30day/90day

What is the maximum flying time allowed?

Answer 11

3.4 Maximum Flying Time
- 56hrs per 7 days
- 125hrs per 30 days
- 330hrs per 90 days
(AMC) OG/CC may waive

Question 12

CH3: General Flight Rules

When do you need a flashlight?

Answer 12

3.6 Aircrew Flight Equipment
- Aircrew must have operable flashlight for night operations
- Wear and use authorized clothing and equipment
- (AMC) need ALEPs if flying into laser threat area
○ Minimum 2 sets from home Station
○ Don when directed by NOTAM or RAD
○ report to med group if lazed
- (AMC) all aircrew will have Nomex gloves in their possession
- (AMC) remove rings (regardless of material) and scarves
(AMC) if flying above 78 degrees north, obtain cold Wx gear

Question 13

CH3: General Flight Rules

What if you get medical services off-base?

Answer 13

3.7 Aircrew Medical Standards
- Medical or dental treatment obtained from any source must be cleared by flight medicine prior to reporting for flight duty
- May carry nasal spray for emergency sinus unblocking
- Meds regulated by AFI 48-123
Glasses, carry clear lens backup

Question 14

CH3: General Flight Rules

When can you do an impromptu flyover?

Answer 14

3.9 Flight Demonstrations and Aerial Events
Do not conduct unauthorized or impromptu flight demos, maneuvers, or flyovers

Question 15

CH3: General Flight Rules

Passengers under the influence?

Answer 15

3.10 Transporting Passengers Under the Influence
Are not allowed to board unless an emergency or when authorized by C2

Question 16

CH3: General Flight Rules

Tobacco use inflight?

Answer 16

3.11 Tobacco Use
- Tobacco use prohibited on all aircraft
EXCEPTION: Nicotine patches, nicotine gum, , lozenges

Question 17

CH3: General Flight Rules

When can you transport drugs?

Answer 17

*3. 12 Transport of Drugs

- Do not allow transport unless approved by US military, Federal, or State authority

Question 18

CH3: General Flight Rules

Authorized Resources for Flight and Mission-Related Duties

Answer 18

3.15 Authorized Resources for Flight and Mission-Related Duties
- Do not conduct flight and mission-related duties with devices and resources (eg, personally owned devices, non-DOD networks, commercial websites) that have not been approved by the MAJCOM
(AMC) use DoD networks to max extent

Question 19

CH3: General Flight Rules

Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs)

Answer 19

3.16 Portable Electronic (PEDs)
- Non transmitting devices may be used at any time or altitude
- PEDs may be used with transmitter OFF (airplane mode) above 10,000 ft MSL
- No photos or videos if only one pilot at the controls
- Turn off cellular function of phones while airborne.
- Keep cell devices off while over foreign countries
- (AMC) airplane mode when doors close
- (AMC) do not connect unauthorized equipment to intercom, PA system, radio, or electrical
(AMC) Do not use uncertified devices around hazardous cargo

Question 20

CH3: General Flight Rules

What are some restrictions to aircraft movement on the ground?

Answer 20

3.18 Aircraft Movement on the Ground
- Aircrew will obtain clearance from ATC before taxiing, proceeding onto a runway, takeoff or landing at an airport with an operating control tower.
- Aircrew will read back all taxi and hold short instructions
- If a taxi route requires crossing a runway, pilots will hold short until obtaining specific clearance to cross each runway
(AMC) do not try to recover aircraft solo after departing prepared surface

Question 21

CH3: General Flight Rules

When must you be in your duty station?

Answer 21

3.19 Crew at Stations
- Aircrew must occupy their assigned duty stations from takeoff to landing, unless necessary to perform aircraft duties or physiological needs
- (AMC) if extra crew onboard, occupy jump seat
- (AMC) Notify pilot before departing assigned station
- (AMC) PIC may allow pax in flight deck if risk assessed
○ May not occupy primary duty station
○ Number is limited to seatbelts and Oxygen
○ Instructor or Eval exempt from seatbelt requirements if standing
- (AMC) litter patients must remain secured for T/O and landing

Question 22

CH3: General Flight Rules

Types of things to report inflight?

Answer 22

*3. 20 Inflight Reporting
- Immediately report hazardous Wx, wake turbulence, volcanic activity, large concentrations of wildlife
- Declare “minimum fuel” and “emergency fuel” when appropriate
- Position reports when requested
- Report laser incidents
- Electromagnetic interference

Question 23

CH3: General Flight Rules

Oxygen requirements?

Answer 23

3.21 Oxygen and Pressurization Requirements
- Ensure oxygen available to all occupants before T/O
- Maintain cabin altitude at or below 10,000 ft
- Use supplemental oxygen anytime cabin alt above 10,000
- Without O2
○ Limit to 1 hr between 10,000 and 12,5000
○ Limit to 30 min between 12,500 and 14,000
○ Do not operate above 14,000
- One pilot must wear O2 mask ABOVE FL410
- For loss of cabin pressure get below 18,000.
○ If no O2 get below 13,000
- If cabin altitude exceeds 18,000, everyone must be evaluated by flight surgeon
- (AMC) max operating altitude is 41K for EPOS, when using for pax or MEP onboard

Question 24

CH3: General Flight Rules

When you do you need POSITION lights on?

ANTI COLLISION/STROBE lights?

LANDING lights?

Answer 24

*3. 22 Aircraft Lighting
- POSITION lights on between sunrise/sunset, starting engines, being towed, or parked in a hazard area
- ANTI COLLISION/STROBE lights just prior to engine start, until engine shutdown
- LANDING lights once on active runway, or when operating below 10,000 ft

Question 25

CH3: General Flight Rules

Right-of-way rules?

Answer 25

*3. 24 Right-of-Way
- Emergencies have priority
- Lower, slower, least maneuverable, established on final

Question 26

CH3: General Flight Rules

What calls needs to be read back to ATC?

Answer 26

*3. 26 Adherence to ATC Clearances and Instructions
- With Callsign, readback ATC clearances with Altitudes, Restrictions, Vectors, Headings, Altimeter settings, Rwy assignments

Question 27

CH3: General Flight Rules

Descent gradients to avoid?

Answer 27

*3.27 Descent Gradients
Try not to exceed 10° (1,000 ft/nm) in IMC, especially below 15,000 AGL

Question 28

CH3: General Flight Rules

Comply with speed adjustments ________ of specified speed

Answer 28

3.28 Airspeed Adjustments
Comply with speed adjustments ±10 knots (0.02 Mach) of specified speed

Question 29

CH3: General Flight Rules

Stay _____ away unless in formation, or emergency scenario, or MAJCOM approved maneuver

Answer 29

3.29 Operating Near other Aircraft
Stay 500 ft away unless in formation, or emergency scenario, or MAJCOM approved maneuver

Question 30

CH3: General Flight Rules

When can you drop things from the aircraft?

Answer 30

3.30 Dropping Parachutist, Stores, or Other Objects
Don’t drop anything unless emergency or for mission accomplishment

Question 31

CH3: General Flight Rules

When can you jettison fuel?

Answer 31

3.31 Fuel Jettison
- Don’t jettison unless emergency or for mission accomplishment
- If able provide ATC with intentions, altitude, location, and completion time
- (AMC) aircrew should consider burning down fuel versus jettison unless safety of flight. Notify ATC. Use designated area if able
- (AMC) HHQ vs training lines.
- (AMC) OG will establish jettison area above 20,000 AGL
- (AMC) All jettison will be followed up with detailed report
○ Scheduled duration
○ Actual duration
○ Landing gross weight
○ Computed stopping distance
○ Recovery field
○ Runway available
○ Jettison altitude/location
○ OAT
○ Wind direction and velocity
○ Amount jettison
Reason for jettison

Question 32

CH3: General Flight Rules

Who needs to monitor Guard freqs?

Answer 32

3.33 Communication Equipment
- 1 aircrew member needs to monitor at least one emergency frequency at all times. Report ELT transmissions to ATC
- (AMC) no privacy guaranteed. Maintain professionalism on coms
- (AMC) consider security clearance of those on interplane when discussing classified info
- (AMC) Radios
○ PM talks to ATC
○ all crew monitor primary radio and C2
○ Notify crew of primary radio and any change
○ One member record and read back all clearances
○ Both pilots monitor both emer freqs to max extent. Except during AR
○ Do not use unauthorized freqs for interplane, HQ, secure
○ Use charts to identify freq changeover points
○ Use 7600 if com out or suspected
File ASAP if prolonged period without ATC

Question 33

CH3: General Flight Rules

Can you navigate solely using TACAN?

Answer 33

3.34 Navigation Equipment
- PIC will not navigate using TACAN unless azimuth and range info is available
(AMC)

Question 34

CH3: General Flight Rules

What transponder mode should you use?

Answer 34

3.35 Transponder Operations
- Should be operated in mode with lowest emissions for mission accomplishment
- (AMC) use Mode 5 when operationally needed
○ Ground test before deploying
○ Can request interrogation on NORAD 364.2
Annotate on 781 pass/fail mandatory

Question 35

CH3: General Flight Rules

ADS-B rules?

Answer 35

3.36 ADS-B Operations
Country specific rules may apply, or alternate routing may be given

Question 36

CH3: General Flight Rules

What TCAS mode should you operate in?

Answer 36

3.37 TCAS Operations
Operate with TA/RA enabled

Question 37

CH3: General Flight Rules

What do you do if you have equipment malfunctions?

Answer 37

*3. 38 Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance Equipment Malfunctions
- Notify ATC

Question 38

CH3: General Flight Rules

Who squawks during formations?

Answer 38

3.41 Formation Flights (including Air Refueling)
- Lead will squawk
- When interval exceeds 3nm, last aircraft will squawk
○ All others should use “ATC OFF” mode
- (AMC) minimum brief will include interplane freq, min spacing, planned alts/ speeds/maneuvers, inadvertent wx penetration, formation breakout
- (AMC) formation interfly
○ Approval needed
○ Non AF. More Approval plus interfly memo required
Foreign aircraft. More approval needed

Question 39

CH3: General Flight Rules

When can you perform aerobatics or air combat tactics?

Answer 39

3.42 Aerobatics
- Do it in a protected airspace
- Additional restrictions from part 91
○ Over any congested city, town, or settlement
○ Over any open air assembly of persons
○ Within class B,C,D or E
○ Within 4bm centerline of federal Airway
○ Below 1500 AGL
Less then 3nm vis

Question 40

CH3: General Flight Rules
Hazardous cargo

Answer 40

3.13 Hazardous Cargo
- (AMC) PIC will be briefed on size, class, location, and special requirements
○ Installed flares not haz cargo
○ Can carry with pax, unless detriment to health
○ Add “hazardous cargo” to flight plan STS/HAZMAT
○ Additional rules for specific haz cargo listed
UK, HAWAII, ITALY mist be notified

Question 41

CH3: General Flight Rules

3.17 Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs)

Answer 41

3.17 Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs)
EFB must be viewable and not interfere with flight controls, egress, or oxygen use
- (AMC) maintain them with MAJCOM
(AMC) minimum of 2 onboard aircraft

Question 42

CH3: General Flight Rules
When can you fly in a TFR?

Answer 42

3.44 Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) Airspace
Don’t operate within authorization

Question 43

CH3: General Flight Rules
Who decides which runway to use at a non-towered airport?

Answer 43

3.45 Operating at Non-Towered Airports
Normally use runway favoring wind conditions

Question 44

CH3: General Flight Rules
Simulated emergency flight, when is it allowed?

Answer 44

3.47 Simulated Emergency Flight
- (AMC) training, eval only with direct IP
- (AMC) simulated engine failure
○ Do not practice actual shut down
○ Do not practice if co-located with a sim unless MDS guidance
○ Alert crews prior to practicing EP
Simulated emers prohibited during AR

Question 45

CH3: General Flight Rules
Who can do check flights? (FCF, OCF, ACF)

Answer 45

3.49 (AMC) Check flights
- FCF, ACF, OCF conducted IAW T.O. 1-1-300, AFI 21-101, T.O. 1C-MDS-6, T.O. 1C-MDS-6CF-1
- Check flight restrictions, see first 2 pubs above
- OG responsible for check flight program
- Certify highly experienced IPs
- Use designated airspace
- Day VMC if able
High speed taxi checks

Question 46

CH3: General Flight Rules
What are the rules for no-go pills?

Answer 46

3.52 (AMC) Alertness Management and Fatigue Mitigation
- Primary mitigation is proper sleep
- Secondary smart scheduling
- Medication last resort
- No Go pills
○ Not allowed in flight
○ Need ground testing
○ Use LFA time for when the latest you can take pill
○ DNIF times
§ 4 hr Sonata
§ 6 hr Ambien
§ 12 hr Restoril
○ Do not use within 12 hrs of consuming alcohol
○ Max use of ambien 7 consecutive days, no more than 20 within 60 day window
○ Other also listed

Question 47

CH3: General Flight Rules
When can you serve alcohol?

Answer 47

3.53 (AMC) Alcoholic Beverages
Dispense IAW AFI 34-219 Alcoholic Beverage Program

Question 48

CH4: Mission Planning
In general …

Answer 48

4.1 General
Know difference between IFR/IMC and VFR/VMC

Question 49

CH4: Mission Planning
Flight Auth considerations

Answer 49

4.2 Flight Authorization
- Operate per AFI11-401
- (AMC) Flight Attendants and Comm Systems operators may fly as primary crew on Flight Auth
- (AMC) Review the forms before applying power to the aircraft
- (AMC) Verify preflight/thru-flight currencies (72 hrs for preflight. No expiration for thru-flight. Accomplished if ground time expected to exceed 12 hrs.
- (AMC) Mx officer, Mx sup, authorized civilian normally signs Exceptional Release. PIC may sign if none available. Must call home-station MXG/CC or representative
- (AMC) Ensure AIR card onboard
(AMC) One-time flights. May be authorized. PIC concurrence required before aircraft can be flown.

Question 50

CH4: Mission Planning
Who can be Pilot-in-Command?

Answer 50

4.3 Pilot in Command
- Be current and qualified or under IP supervision
(AMC) SQ/CC or representative shall designate AC, IP, or EP as the PIC (or someone on OME). PIC cannot be un-qualed, but can be non-current if they are not performing that delinquent item

Question 51

CH4: Mission Planning
Who is the approval authority?

Answer 51

4.4 Approval Authority
- The flight Auth designates the PIC
PIC is responsible for the safety of the aircraft, formation, and occupants

Question 52

CH4: Mission Planning
Flight plan considerations…

Answer 52

4.5 Flight Plan
- PIC can make changes without re-filing provided the new change does not penetrate an ADIZ, ATC approves the change, or the changes comply with host-nation rules
- Provide pax manifest with flight plan. Notify C2 agency if pax list changes
- (NAS) When landing at no-towered airport, make sure flight plan gets closed by contacting FSS, base ops, or ATC facility
(AMC) PIC and crew are responsible for ensuring all pax are manifested properly. PIC will be briefed on total number of pax.

Question 53

CH4: Mission Planning
Mission planning requirements…

Answer 53

4.6 Mission Planning Requirements
- Obtain current and relevant info
○ Wx and forecasts
○ NOTAMs, including SUAs and TFRs
○ ASRR and GDSS info if required by MAJCOM
○ FLIP, to include nav/plotting charts with current vertical obstructions
○ Fuel requirements
○ Bird advisories and hazard info
○ SDP if authorized
○ As applicable; Space Based Augmentation System coverage and NOTAMs, and air traffic management Service availability (eg. ADS-B services)
○ FCIFs, SIIs, MAJCOM guidance
- Comply with international procedures in FLIP, ICAO
- (AMC) Review the Giant report before off0station operations (suitability, updates to operability, weight bearing capacity, TERPS)
- (AMC) For AMC tasked missions, AMC/A3AS is the OPR for all questions (DSN: 779-3113, Com: 618-229-3495)
- (AMC) Obtain terrain charts for unfamiliar destinations
- (AMC) SDP
- (AMC) FCIF, review computer flight plan (CFP) for accuracy, DIP compliance, fuel
- (AMC) OCONUS. Review theater specific info: (tasking, itinerary, ALTRV, OPORD, SPINS, virtual risk assessment, FLIP
- (AMC) Review foreign clearance guide (FCG)
- (AMC) Ensure physio, annual physical, immunizations, flight evals will remain current
(AMC) Personal requirements, carry passport outside of US, 2 sets of dog tags, carry AF 1199 Line badge)

Question 54

CH4: Mission Planning
Civil, Military, and Joint-Use Airports

Answer 54

4.7 Civil, Military, and Joint-Use Airports
- Can land at “P-coded” Civil airports (as listed in IFR Sup):
○ In an emergency
○ Flying a helo, or C-coded aircraft (eg. C-130, C-12, C-40)
○ Necessary in the recovery of active air defense interceptor aircraft
○ An alternate is required and no other suitable airport is available
○ Wing/CC or higher approves and the airport manager grants permission in advance
○ US gov tenant unit (eg. ANG, USCG) is listed for the airport and airport facilities/ground support can support
- May file to Mil and Joint-use (Mil Civ)
Ensure off-station training achieves valid training requirements and does not present the military in a negative way

Question 55

CH4: Mission Planning
AIR card responsibilities

Answer 55

4.9 Aviation Into-Plane Reimbursement Card (AIR Card) Responsibilities
- Check aircardsys.com
(AMC) See paragraph 24.6 for POL documentation

Question 56

CH4: Mission Planning
Where do you get Wx info from?

Answer 56

4.10 Weather Information
- Use the following prioritized list of authorized weather sources
○ 1: MAJCOM approved Wx source (e.g., home or local installation OSS Wx Flight, MAJCOM-designated centralized briefing facility (or equivalent), commercial websites, flight planning services).
NOTE: MAJCOMS will provide guidance on use of non-DoD Wx sources
§ (AMC) PIC will obtain briefing on current weather, trends, forecasts on proposed route, destination, and alternates. Verbal briefs authorized for locals (face-to-face not required). Ensure primary crew briefed prior to departure.
§ (AMC) Flight managed sorties will use provided Wx materials. Work with TACC for updates
○ 2: Regional Operational Weather Squadron (OWS)
○ 3: Other DoD military weather sources (e.g., US Navy Wx facilities)
○ 4: Other US Gov’t Wx facilities or services (e.g., National Weather Service, FAA)
○ 5: Foreign civil or military service (use only when DoD military resources or USG services are unavailable in OCONUS locations)
○ (AMC) If sources above are not available, obtain wx info through any means available prior to commencing mission

- Runway Visual Range (RVR)
	○ Takes precedence over other visibility reports (applies to T/Os, LDGs, straight-in approaches)
	○ If RVR is needed for an approach but not given, convert to ground visibility See RVR to Prevailing Vis conversion chart

Question 57

CH4: Mission Planning
Where do you get NOTAMS from?

Answer 57

4.11 Notices To Airmen (NOTAMS)
- Use DAIP NOTAMS
- Abbreviations are in the FIH
- (AMC) Reference FCG for additional info
(AMC) commercially dispatched aircraft may use info provided by contract dispatcher

Question 58

CH4: Mission Planning
Rules for Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) Ops?

Answer 58

4.13 Performance-Based Navigation (PBN)
- Do not perform PBN ops (airspace, routes, and procedures) without operational approval
- Comply with MAJCOM guidance
○ Retrieve NAVAIDs from database
§ (AMC) If database expires enroute, PIC will request approval to proceed. Verify outdated data against updated data
§ (AMC) Aircrew will write 781 entry when database expires.
○ May approve other RNAV to enhance IFR navigation (underlying conventional NAVAID must be tuned and monitored
○ Before flight, confirm availability of PBN capability for intended use
○ If using GNSS, do a predicative RAIM check
○ If specified RNP cannot be achieved, revise route or delay PBN ops
§ (AMC) Loss of navigational capability. Immediately report malfunctions that degrade centerline accuracy to ATC
○ Ensure planned waypoints and procedures are in included in current database
§ (AMC) Navigational Database errors. If error is discovered, report to System Support Representative (SSR). Relay via OOGV if offstation
○ Crosscheck flight plan against FLIP, text displays, map display. (DRCANS)
§ Confirm waypoint sequence, reasonability of track angles and distances, altitudes or speed constraints, identify fly-by vs fly-over waypoints
§ (AMC) FMS data entry. One pilot will load FMS waypoints, other pilot will verify the route (lat/longs and distances to max extent possible). Both pilots should visually check any RNAV departure, arrival, or approach is accurately depicted on moving map
○ Do not modify database waypoints
○ Monitor lateral deviation for course errors
○ Pilots will not file to nor accept direct-to a nav fix unless primary nav equipment is certified for that RNAV capability
○ Suitable RNAV can be used as a substitute means of navigation, or an alternate means of navigation on conventional routes and procedures.
§ Substitute means using RNAV in lieu of an out-of-service NAVAID
§ Alternate means using RNAV in lieu of an operational conventional NAVAID without monitoring the NAVAID
□ Using on a final approach segment is allowable (VOR, TACAN, NDB)
□ Underlying NAVAID must be operational and monitored
○ Suitable RNAV can be used in the following:
§ Determine aircraft position relative to a distance from a conventional NAVAID
§ Navigate to/from a conventional NAVAID
§ Hold over a conventional or DME nav fix
§ Fly an arc based on DME
○ The following RNAV use is prohibited:
§ Substituting for a NAVAID providing lateral course guidance during the final approach segment of a VOR/TACAN/NDB
§ Lateral navigation on localizer based course without referencing the raw data
§ Navigation with DME/DME/IRU systems (without GNSS/WAAS input)
Use of a procedure identified as “NA” (not authorized) unless specifically authorized by NOTAM