Ch 6 Planning

Question 1

Planning should include a review of these items

Answer 1

NOTAMs,, Wx for route and arrival location, TOLD, All necessary Pubs, Flight plan (w/ time, fuel, reserve and diverts)

Question 2

Where do you get NOTAMs from

Answer 2

U.S. NOTAM System (USNS) via the DoD Internet NOTAM Distribution System (DINS)

Question 3

Where are abbreviations for NOTAMs explained

Answer 3

in the FIH

Question 4

Wx sources

Answer 4

Briefed by military weather and form DD 175-1 or wx squadron for area or FSS wx brief

Question 5

Cold Wx altimeter error

Answer 5

4 feet per thousand feet for each degree Celsius of difference

Question 6

Temps for Cold Wx altimeter adjustments

Answer 6

• below 0 C add to DA/ MDA/ FAF (unless in mountains then add to all)
• below -30 C add to all altitude on plate

Question 7

Minimum Altitudes

Answer 7

• MEA (enroute altitude)
• MOCA (Obstacle clearance)
• MRA (reception Altitude)
• MCA (crossing altitude)

Question 8

Aircraft categories

Answer 8

A, B, C, D, E

Question 9

A/C A speeds

Answer 9

less than 91 Knots

Question 10

A/C B speeds

Answer 10

91 but less than 121 Knots

Question 11

A/C C speeds

Answer 11

121 Knots but less than 141 Knots

Question 12

A/C D speeds

Answer 12

141 knots but less than 166 knots

Question 13

A/C E speeds

Answer 13

166 Knots or more

Question 14

TORA

Answer 14

TAKE-OFF RUN AVAILABLE-The length of runway declared available and suitable for the ground run of an airplane take-off

Question 15

TODA

Answer 15

TAKE-OFF DISTANCE AVAILABLE-The length of the takeoff run plus the length of the clearway, if provided (not used by USAF)

Question 16

ASDA

Answer 16

ACCELERATE-STOP DISTANCE AVAILABLE–The runway plus stopway length declared available and suitable for the acceleration and deceleration of an airplane aborting a takeoff. (A stopway is comparable to a US Military ―overrun‖; it is paved and weight-bearing).

Question 17

LDA

Answer 17

LANDING DISTANCE AVAILABLE-The length of runway which is declared available and suitable for the ground run of an airplane landing

Question 18

Reviewing IAP

Answer 18

1) NAVAIDs Frequencies
2) Altitude Min
3) Step-Down Altitudes
4) Radar Mins
5) Airport sketch

Question 19

Operating Hours of airfield can be found

Answer 19

IFR Supplement

Question 20

Altimeter tolerance

Answer 20

75 Feet or less

Question 21

Heading Tolerance

Answer 21

5 degrees within known heading

Question 22

checking the VOR/TACAN at a designated ground checkpoint tolerance

Answer 22

CDI +- 4 degrees and DME 1/2 mile or 3%

Question 23

Communication at Uncontrolled Airports

Answer 23

Inbounds should report altitude, aircraft type, and location relative to the airport; should indicate whether landing or over flight; and report locations

Question 24

Locations to report position at uncontrolled airfields

Answer 24

When departing the final approach fix inbound,established on the final approach segment or immediately upon being released by ATC,Upon completion or termination of the approach, Upon completion or termination of the approach, exiting the active runway

Question 25

When self-announcing your position, insure you use the following format

Answer 25

“airport” traffic, call sign, aircraft type, location, intentions, “airport” all in easy to understand terms