Chapter 8 Flashcards
What is the difference between IFR/VFR and IMC/VMC?
- IFR/VFR = Rules
- IMC/VMC = Conditions
What should you consider when selecting a destination?
- RWY length
- servicing capability
- command restrictions
- operating hours
- instrument approach availability
- excessive distance (time and fuel required)
- weather conditions
Should you develop an east and west plan?
yes
Where can detailed info on NOTAMs be found?
FLIP General Planning
What does a flight plan indicate?
- aircraft type
- aircrew
- routing
- airspeed
- special handling requirements
What forms are used to file a flight plan?
- DD Form 175, Military Flight Plan (FLIP, General Planning Ch. 4)
- phone via 1800WXBRIEF
How do you compute TOLD off station?
Via the condensed checklist
What is the navigation checklist?
Weather
Activate flight plan
NOTAMs
TOLD
SID (review departure procedure) + STAR(plan for destination)
Should you use he airport diagram at strange airfields?
YES
Should you stay with the aircraft until refueling is complete and aircraft is secured?
YES
T/F: provide contact info to the FBO/transient maintenance if leaving aircraft?
True
T/F: you do not need to ensure main gear is chocked prior to leaving aircraft?
False
When should you triple chock/moor an aircraft?
If strong winds are forecasted overnight or the next day
When should you hangar and aircraft?
When thunderstorms are expected
What two things should be around during an engine start?
Observer and fire bottle
A leg length of approx. how many miles allows for multiple approaches at destination?
300
What should you consider when IMC is anticipated?
- Weather minima (takeoff and landing)
- Embedded thunderstorms
- Icing
- Turbulence
How is cruising altitude determined?
10% of the leg length (e.g. 150NM = 15000 feet MSL)
T/F: verify the accuracy of computerized tools such as Falcon View, DUATS and PFPS
True
What is an approved flight log for AF planning purposes?
AF Form 70, Pilot’s Flight Plan and Flight Log
What are the Form 70 assumptions?
- 50lbs of fuel for start, taxi and takeoff (STTO)
- Use a double-entry climb calculation if field elevation is more than 5,000 feet
- Average TAS has negligible effect on climb calculations
- Level-ff distance approx. equals level off altitude up to FL250
- Use 15 minutes and 100lbs for initial penetration and approach
- Use 50 pounds and 10 minutes for subsequent approaches if being vectored
- Track NAVAIDs, clearances and frequencies in appropriate blocks
T/F: review planned approaches in preflight planning?
True
Where is IFR clearance generally received?
- On a clearance delivery frequency found on the approach plate
- Should mirror what was filed on DD Form 175; clearances can be changed by ATC (routing, heading after takeoff, altitude, departure freq, squawk
When should you review the airport diagram?
Prior to taxi request; request progressive taxi instruction as required
What should you review prior to takeoff?
- departure routing and altitude restrictions
- set NAVAIDs and GPS
- Approach plate in case of emergency return
What increases flexibility?
Solid planning
When is the busiest part of off station sorties?
- From the clearance call to the level off
- Descent to engine shutdown
- This is where most safety incidents occur
What do you do at level off?
Level power in until IAS is reached then set planned fuel flow to hold IAS; accomplish a groundspeed check
What is the easiest/most convenient way to determine groundspeed?
GPS
How else can you determine groundspeed?
EHSI when flying directly at NAVAID (DME change over 1 minute for miles a minute)
When should you compare actual, planned and updated fuel?
At future points of the route; may require modifications to the plan
T/F: you should periodically identify emergency fields along you route?
True; GPS NRST function
Should you attempt to receive a descent profile from ATC that matches your planned enroute descent?
Yes
Characteristics of VFR flight?
- freedom to maneuver
- more responsibility on pilot for SA, safe separation from aircraft and obstacles
What are pioots responsible for in VFR flight?
- Weather updates
- Traffic avoidance and separation
- Route planning
- Terrain avoidance
- Airfield suitability
What is the goal of VFR navigation training?
point to point via dead reckoning techniques and procedures
What does mission success begin with?
Thorough mission analysis; start at least 1 day prior using IFG checklist
What is the ideal leg length for VFR navigation sorties?
200-250 miles (allows for ELPs, instrument approaches, etc.)
T/F: IFFR missions require better weather than VFR missions
False
Weather minimums for takeoff and landing under VFR is?
- 1,500’ ceilings, 3SM visibility
- enroute weather must facilitate VFR cloud clearances for completion of the mission at VFR altitudes
What charts are typically used for VFR route planning?
- tactical pilotage chart (TPC) (1:500,000)
- VFR sectional chart
Where should you select a start point?
Outside of the terminal area; airspeed and altitude stabilized prior to DR
What is dead reckoning?
Flight on a calculated course for a specified airspeed and time (specific groundspeed, heading and time)
A properly prepared dead reckoning chart includes what at a minimum?
- circle turn points
- drawn route between points
- timing markers
- computed magnetic headings
other items - fuel calculations
- planning factors
- airfield data
What should you consider highlighting on on your dead reckoning chart?
- Planned fuels
- Emergency divert airfields and tower frequencies
- NAVAIDs
- Obstacles
- Spot elevations
- Air route traffic control freqs
- Restricted airspace
- Class B/C airspace
- Expected freqs
What is typically required for VFR departures?
- Flight plan
- Direction of flight and initial altitude (may be assigned in busy airspace)
