AR 95-1 Flashcards

1
Q

When is use of the Operator/Crewmember Checklist mandatory?

A

From preflight until before leaving aircraft checks. While airborne, when time does not permit and when use of the checklist can be a safety hazard, required checks can be accomplished from memory.

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2
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When can one log time under the “N” (Night) Flight Condition?

A

Between official sunset and sunrise.

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When can one log time under the “W” (Wx) Flight Condition?

A

When actual weather conditions do not permit visual contact with the natural horizon or the earth’s surface.

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4
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How is flight time calculated?

A

When the wheels lift off the ground until the engines are stopped or crews have swapped out.

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5
Q

How long do individuals have to submit their Individual Flight Records Folder (IFRF) after reporting for duty or being placed on FLT status?

A

14 calendar days

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6
Q

What categories of airports can US Army Helicopters use?

A

Military, Federal Gov’t, or Public. Private, closed, or restricted airports may be used with prior permission

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7
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Who can authorize the use of temporary landing areas?

A

Commanders

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8
Q

When can Pilots select their own landing areas and takeoff areas?

A

When on lifesaving missions and when further flight is inadvisable.

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9
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What is the standard traffic pattern altitude?

A

700’ AGL

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10
Q

When will anti-collision lights be utilized?

A

When engines are operating

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11
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When will position lights be “On” or “Bright”?

A

Between official sunset and sunrise

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12
Q

What are the three steps in the mission approval process?

A
  • Initial mission approval -Mission briefing

- Final mission approval

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13
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What are the qualifications for a briefing officer?

A

Qualified and current PC in the mission profile as delegated and designed by the commander.

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14
Q

How long do 5484s have to be kept on hand along with their corresponding (E)RAW?

A

30 days

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15
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What is the minimum altitude for noise abatement areas?

A

2,000ft AGL

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16
Q

Can Army aircraft be used for personal use? Can they be used for domicile-to-duty transportation and visa-versa?

A

No, No

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17
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Who should the commander seek input from when developing his/her crew endurance plan?

A

Flight surgeon, safety officer.

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18
Q

Can the commander authorize nonrated personnel to start, operate, and shutdown the APU? If so, what are the requirements for being one?

A

Yes. Must know normal and emergency procedures, must receive an annual examination, must have written authorization.

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19
Q

What does APART stand for?

A

Annual Proficiency and Readiness Test

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20
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If you do not have a complete APART within the previous ___ months, you will be designated RL ___.

A

24, 3

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21
Q

If you are flying into forecasted IMC, you must have completed that portion of your APART within the previous ___ months.

A

12

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22
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Does 95-1 allow for multiple aircraft qualifications? If so, what are the reasons?

A

No, but the Pilot can request a waiver for: -New equipment fielding -Old A/C is being discontinued -Selected for BN/BDE Command and are not currently qualified in one of the gaining unit’s airframes -XPs -Aviators assigned to SOC.

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23
Q

Are touch-down autorotations and antitorque touchdown EP training allowed?

A

No

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24
Q

Who can administer a Performance Flight Eval?

A

IP, SP, FI, SI

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25
Q

Will unusual attitudes, simulated engine failures, and autorotations be initiated under IMC? Who must be on the controls for this to happen?

A

No IP, IE, or SP. IE, if not an IP, must be evaluated and authorized by the commander to perform the maneuvers.

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26
Q

After a Class A or B mishap, what happens to the crews?

A

They WILL be suspended from flight duties until a successful completion of a flight evaluation.

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27
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After a Class C mishap, what happens to the crews?

A

They MAY be suspended from flight duties and required to successfully complete a flight evaluation at the discretion of the commander.

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28
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What must happen if a pilot fails to meet their ATP minimums?

A

-Given a 30 day extension -Request a waiver -F.E.B.

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29
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For a Pilot’s primary aircraft, if additional time or a waiver is not granted, what will happen?

A
  • Nonmedical suspension -Waiver
  • F.E.B.
  • Terminate flight status
  • Process the appropriate Federal Civil Service regulation, if a DAC.
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30
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Can flight time in a civilian capacity be counted towards ATP requirements? What component does this apply to?

A

Yes, Reserve.

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31
Q

What defines currency for rated and nonrated crewmembers?

A

60, 90 days

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32
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Is “AMC” a crew duty assignment?

A

Nope.

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33
Q

Can Unit Trainers conduct EPs in the aircraft? Can they evaluate individual, crew, and maintenance tasks?

A

Nope.

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34
Q

In order to be an IE, must you be an IP?

A

Yes.

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35
Q

How far away must you be from Army aircraft to smoke or have an open flame?

A

50 feet

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36
Q

When must aircraft be grounded?

A

(de)fueling, (de)arming, oxygen servicing, and loading/unloading of flammable/explosive cargo.

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37
Q

Are single pilot operations in IMC conditions allowed?

A

No

38
Q

What are GPS Databases considered as far as navigational equipment is concerned?

A

Supplemental

39
Q

When can you use GPS for IFR Flight?

A
  1. ) GPS is authorized 2.) GPS equipment is certified IFR
  2. ) There is installed and operational NAVAIDs
  3. ) Precise Positioning Service will be used if installed
  4. ) Gov’t FLIP will be carried and accessible
  5. ) Waypoints must be from an approved, non-corruptible database.
40
Q

What are the fuel reserve requirements for VFR and IFR Flights?

A

20, 30 mins

41
Q

What parts of the flight must the crew attain weather for?

A

Departure, en route, destination, arrival, alternate (if used)

42
Q

How long past arrival must weather be above VFR minimums?

A

ETA +1 hour

43
Q

What are the SVFR minimums?

A

1/2 mile, COC

44
Q

How long past arrival must weather be above IFR minimums?

A

ETA +1 hour

45
Q

How much can IFR visibility minimums be reduced? What category does that apply to?

A

50%, but no less than 1/4 mile Class A only

46
Q

How long are Wx briefs good for?

A

1hr 30mins

47
Q

All Army flights must IFR unless…(6 total)

A
  1. ) VFR Training 2.) Time does not permit IFR fligth
  2. ) Mission can only be accomplished under VFR
  3. ) Excessive ATC delays are expected
  4. ) Hazardous Wx is expected
  5. ) A/C is being flown single pilot
48
Q

Who must the pilot contact when departing a non-military airfield?

A

The FSS

49
Q

What are the 4 requirements for requiring alternate airfield selection?

A
  1. ) Radar is required2.) Instrument approach is not monitored
  2. ) Predominant Wx ETA + 1 hour is less than…
    - -Ceiling is 400 feet above the planning minimum
    - -Vis: 1 mile greater than the planning minimum
  3. ) IFR operations, approach, and landing can be made in VFR conditions.
50
Q

What are the requirements for alternate airfield selection?

A

The worst weather condition for the airfield is forecast through ETA + 1 hour is equal or greater than: 1.) Wx is 400 & 1.
2.) VFR minimums are present for the operation, approach, and landing

51
Q

An airfield will not be selected as an alternate airfield if…

A
  1. ) Approach is not authorized (NA) 1.) Wx is 400 & 1.
  2. ) VFR minimums are present for the operation, approach, and landing 3.) NAVAIDs unmonitored
  3. ) Class B, C, D, E surface area airspace does not exist
  4. ) GPS is required for the approach
52
Q

What will the PC be responsible for as far as weight and balance is concerned?

A

1.) Accuracy of the computations2.) A/C is w/n CG and weight limits for the entirety of the flight

53
Q

Can IFR GPS be used as a substitute to ADF/DME receivers?

A

Yes

54
Q

Are Army aviators required to follow published nonstandard IFR takeoff minimums and departure minimums?

A

Yes

55
Q

An aviator who has __ hours or more of actual weather time as a PC have no Army takeoff minimums.

A

50

56
Q

Standard Army IFR Takeoff Minimums are…

A

100 and 1/4 mile, 1200 RVR

57
Q

What are Class A wx minimums?

A

IFR only

58
Q

What are Class B wx minimums?

A

3SM vis, COC

59
Q

What are Class C and D wx minimums?

A

3SM vis, Basic cloud clearance (500 below, 1000 above, 2000 horizontal)

60
Q

What are Class E wx minimums below 10,000 MSL?

A

3SM vis, Basic cloud clearance

61
Q

What are Class E wx minimums at or above 10,000 MSL?

A

5SM vis, 1,000 below, 1,000 above, 1SM horizontal

62
Q

What are Class G wx minimums at or below 1200 AGL?

A

Day: 1/2 vis, COC Night: 1 vis, COC

63
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What are Class G wx minimums above 1200 AGL but below 10,000 MSL?

A

Day: 1SM, Basic Cloud Clearance Night: 3SM, Basic Cloud Clearance

64
Q

What are Class G wx minimums above 1200 AGL and above 10,000 MSL?

A

5 SM, 1,000 Below, 1,000 Above, 1SM Horizontal

65
Q

Aircraft will not be flown above a cloud or fog layer under VFR for more than ___ mins unless…

A

30 mins 1.) A/C equipped for IFR flight

2.) IFR can be met for the remainder of the flight

66
Q

(T/F) When an instrument approach is necessary, only approved DOD/US Gov’t approaches will be flown.

A

TRUE

67
Q

Do dual-VOR equipment requirements apply to Army aircraft?

A

Nope

68
Q

What are the Wx minimums to initiate an approach?

A

There are none

69
Q

Practice hooded approaches may be made to what? What are the aircraft requirements?

A

Decision height, MDA. A/C has dual controls and a pilot is at one set of controls

70
Q

When executing a missed approach, what must be given in order to proceed to another airfield?

A

ATC clearance

71
Q

What is the recommended traffic pattern for helicopters?

A

700’ AGL

72
Q

What must be present to descend below the DH/MDA?

A

Approach threshold of the runway can be seen, safe approach to runway can be made.

73
Q

What takes precedence in the event of a discrepancy: published products or database procedures?

A

Published

74
Q

What is the airspeed requirement for copter only missed approach procedures?

A

70KTS

75
Q

What makes an aircraft Class 1? Class 2? What classification is the aircraft if it is unknown?

A

Class 1 - W&B and CG can sometimes be exceeded during normal tactical operations. Class 2 - W&B and CG can be readily exceeded.

If unknown, class 2.

76
Q

What is the only condition allowing for the A/C W&B file to be placed on board the A/C?

A

Transient purposes only

77
Q

How long can temporary changes be made to DD Form 365-4?

A

90 days

78
Q

How often must A/C W&B forms be checked for accuracy? How often must they be reviewed?

A

90 days 12 months

79
Q

Army Aircraft will be weighted when…

A
  1. ) Major overhaul 2.) Modifications greater than or equal to 1% of basic weight.
  2. ) Modifications or replacements (including painting)
  3. ) W&B/CG suspected in error
  4. ) 36 months for Class 1, 24 for Class 2
80
Q

The unit commander may request a __ day deferment for weighing an aircraft when…

A

90 days, when in a combat theater without the capabilities of being able to weight your own aircraft

81
Q

Should Cockpit voice recorders, Flight Data Recorders, and Digital source collectors installed in an aircraft be operational for all flights? If they are not operational, will it result in mission cancellation?

A

Yes, no

82
Q

Oxygen will be used by crews and occupants of unpressurized aircraft…

A

from 10,000-14,000 feet for 1 hour, of which only 30 minutes can be above 12,000 feet. Required above 14,000 feet for any period of time.

83
Q

What are the protective clothing requirements?

A
  1. ) Leather boots 2.) Flight Helmet
  2. ) Flight suit
  3. ) Cotton, wool, nomex, or a combination thereof for undergarments
  4. ) ID Tags
84
Q

Crewmembers are required to wear a seat belt…

A

when at the controls

85
Q

What is the required survival equipment?

A
  1. ) First Aid Kit2.) Survival knife
  2. ) Fire starter
  3. ) Signaling device
  4. ) Survival radio
86
Q

When are crews required to wear life preservers?

A

When flying overwater, outside of the glideslope of the aircraft for any type of land.

87
Q

When will crews have life rafts on board?

A

When flights are made in excess of 30 minutes flying time or 100 nautical miles from the nearest shoreline.

88
Q

What defines currency for DUNKER?

A

4 years

89
Q

When is the acquisition of nonstandard aircraft allowed?

A

When there is not enough standard aircraft to complete the specific mission or operation.

90
Q

How are flying hours managed?

A

By Budget Activity