Aviation Handbook Flashcards
Describe the break-off pattern when a formation flight goes IIMC?
Lead-fly current heading climb to base altitude
Subsequent chocks-
Turn to clear side (10 degrees x chock position) and climb to base altitude plus (+500’ x chock position)
What is the Standard Naming Convention Designation for:
Air control points?
(AVIATION HANDBOOK)
Numbers
ACP1, ACP2, TP1, RP1
What is the Standard Naming Convention Designation for:
Air Corridors
(AVIATION HANDBOOK)
Jewels
Sapphire, Ruby
What is the Standard Naming Convention Designation for:
Phase Lines
(AVIATION HANDBOOK)
States
PL Texas
What is the Standard Naming Convention Designation for:
PZ’s
(AVIATION HANDBOOK)
Trees
PZ Elm
What is the Standard Naming Convention Designation for:
Routes (air)
(AVIATION HANDBOOK)
Celestial bodies
Route Mercury
What is the Standard Naming Convention Designation for:
LZ/DZ
(AVIATION HANDBOOK)
Birds
LZ Owl, DZ Falcon
How far should ACPs be spaced apart on a route?
(Aviation Handbook)
5-20 km/nm apart
What are the Navigation Planning standards outlined in the Aviation Handbook?
(Time enroute, distance, magnetic heading, true/ground speed)
Time enroute: +/- 1 minute for each leg of the flight
Distance: +/- 1 NM
Magnetic heading: +/- 5 degrees
True/Ground speed: +/- 5 knots
Hazard markings are marked with red ink at least _______ on either side of the selected course.
5 km
What is the difference between a heavy and light PZ?
Heavy PZ- contains any external loads
Light PZ- where troops are lifted from
What are the minimum LZ/PZ separations for a Ch-47?
(Aviation handbook)
100m separation (light PZ)
200m day/ 250m night separation between loads (heavy PZ)
