Air Drop Flashcards

1
Q

A DZ becomes obsolete after ____ years.

A

5

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2
Q

USAF aircrews require a DZ survey for ____ airdrop missions involving US personnel and/or equipment.

A

training

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3
Q

For combination drops at aircraft gwt above ____lbs, use ____KIAS.

A

130

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4
Q

POS ALERTs of 0.03 & 0.05 = ____yds/FOM____ & ____yds/FOM____.

A

55/2 and 110/4

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5
Q

____ is required if FOM is >4 on either NAV SOLN.

A

position verification

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6
Q

If chutes are not in the CNI-MU and AFI 11-231 does not list ballistics, what must the user provide and who must verify it?

A

ballistic data or K-Factor, HQ AFSOC/A3TW

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7
Q

When performing multiple Personnel airdrops across the same DZ, if no airdrop parameters have been changed, checklists may resume at the ____min Warning.

A

6

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8
Q

When performing Racetracks of Equipment airdrops across the same DZ, ____ checklists must be performed for each pass.

A

all

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9
Q

All checklists must be complete by ___sec; otherwise, a No-Drop must be called.

A

10

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10
Q

AFI ____ wind limit tables take precedence.

A

13-217

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11
Q

Wind Limit: USAF Equipment

A

17

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12
Q

Wind Limit: USAF CDS (G-12)

A

13

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13
Q

Wind Limit: USAF LV-LCADS (G-12)

A

13

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14
Q

Wind Limit: USAF CDS (G-13/14)

A

20

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15
Q

Wind Limit: HAARS

A

none

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16
Q

Wind Limit: HVCDS

A

none

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17
Q

Wind Limit: HSLLADS

A

none

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18
Q

Wind Limit: HV-LCADS

A

none

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19
Q

Wind Limit: JPADS

A

(reference JPADS tech manuals)

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20
Q

Wind Limit: USAF SATB

A

25

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21
Q

Wind Limit: RAMZ

A

25

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22
Q

Wind Limit: ARC

A

25

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23
Q

Wind Limit: CRRC

A

25

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24
Q

Wind Limit: Non-USAF Euipment

A

Discretion of DZSO

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25
Q

Wind Limit: USAF Static Line (Land)

A

13

26
Q

Wind Limit: USAF Static Line (Intentional Tree)

A

17

27
Q

Wind Limit: USAF Static Line (Water)

A

25

28
Q

Wind Limit: USAF MFF (Land)

A

18

29
Q

Wind Limit: USAF MFF (Intentional Tree)

A

22

30
Q

Wind Limit: USAF MFF (Water)

A

25

31
Q

Wind Limit: USAF Tandem

A

18

32
Q

Wind Limit: Non-USAF Personnel

A

Discretion of DZSO

33
Q

Max Weight: CDS Bundle

A

2328 lbs

34
Q

At what weight is a BSA required?

A

5000 lbs total drop weight

35
Q

How much forward restraint does the BSA provide?

A

26,650 lbs

36
Q

Maximum # of CDS containers in one pass?

A

16

37
Q

Maximum gross rigged CDS weight in one pass?

A

37,248 lbs

38
Q

Max CDS weight for Manual Gate Cut?

A

5,000 lbs

39
Q

For a CDS EP, the PM will also ____.

A

extend additional flaps to lower the deck angle

40
Q

Max weight of Heavy Equipment?

A

42,000 lbs

41
Q

Which is more accurate, TP or Non-TP? Why?

A

TP, regulated Exit Time

42
Q

When are HE drogue chutes retired?

A

Never (used to failure, no inspection required)

43
Q

Min DZ size for Personnel?

A

600 x 600

44
Q

Add ____yds to DZ length for each additional jumper.

A

75

45
Q

A continuous supply of oxygen will be used by all personnel during unpressurized operations above ____MSL.
Ref: AFI 11-409 2.3

A

10,000

46
Q

All other parachutists may operate without supplemental oxygen during unpressurized flights up to ____MSL provided time above 10,000 MSL does not exceed ____min.

A

13,000, 30

47
Q

Jumpmasters may operate without supplemental oxygen for up to ____min within the 10,000 to 13,000 MSL provided their duties do NOT include jumping.

A

90

48
Q

Above what altitude are we required to pre-breathe?

A

20,000 MSL

49
Q

Maximum # of Static Line jumpers per pass?

A

20 (one door at a time)

50
Q

With a hung-jumper, the PM will also:

A

lower the gear and flaps to 100% to reduce buffeting

51
Q

Min bailout altitude for MFF/hung-jumper?

A

2000A

52
Q

Min bailout for static line?

A

?

53
Q

Who can approve JMD?

A

GP/CC

54
Q

The JM begins spotting NLT ____min out.

A

2

55
Q

For JMD drops, the PM will turn the GL on ____min prior to the CSO’s release point.

A

1

56
Q

When do CARP XTK and CARP VERT become active?

A

30 sec until CARP

57
Q

Where do the CARP XTK and CARP VERT messages appear?

A

HUD mission data block & CNI scratchpad

58
Q

CAPR VERT (High):

A

+or- 200’ (above 2000’)

59
Q

CARP VERT (Low):

A

+or- 200’ or 10% below drop alt (below 2000’)

60
Q

CAPR XTK:

A

150m (164 yds)