FCCO APG Flashcards
Local Flying Area (LFA)
LFA boundary is defined as a 250 NM radius centered from Butts Army Airfield (BAAF)
Dimensions of the Range Corridors
Dimensions are from 50ft Above Highest Obstacle (AHO) to 500ft. Above Ground Level (AGL) with intermediate altitudes assigned for specific operations and is 200 meters wide (100 meters either side of centerline)
When is R-123 airspace further restricted?
When this range is active in an OCCUPIED or HOT status, the airspace is further restricted
What is R-123
Range 123 is a U.S. Air Force bombing and strafing range at the southwestern corner of R-2601
How does the Pilot in Command (PIC), Aircraft Commander (AC) or UAS Operator(s) involved in any incident/accident including forced landings, precautionary landings, or aborted takeoffs report the event and when?
As soon as possible by initiation of the pre-accident plan
How does the pilot initiate the pre accident plan if operating in BAAF, R-2601, or R-2603 airspace?
Contact the controlling agency immediately. If unable to contact the controlling agency, dial 911 and ask for the Fort Carson 911 Dispatcher
How do you initiate the Pre-Accident Plan if operating outside BAAF, R-2601, or R-2603 airspace?
The aircrew will contact nearest controlling agency, emergency services, unit flight operations, and chain of command as possible
In the event of a PL, who is responsible for the security of the aircraft?
The PIC
Weather Advisory Definition
A special notice provided to notify operational commanders and agencies when certain established forecasted or observed WX conditions could affect operations
Weather Watch Definition
A special notice to notify operational commanders and agencies of a potential for environmental conditions of such intensity as to pose a hazard to life or property
Weather Warning Definition
A special notice to notify operational commanders and agencies when an established WX condition of such intensity as to pose a hazard to life or property is occurring or is expected to occur at a specific location
Upon notification of severe WX aircrews operating within R-2601, PCMS, or BAAF will,..
…exit the warning area and continue mission if feasible. If unable to exit the warning area the aircrew will land to an airfield and secure the aircraft. If unable to land to an airfield, aircrew will conduct a WX PL and secure the aircraft.
NOTE: This does not include wind warnings that do not exceed aircraft limitations.
For what class of aviation accidents are aircrew members required to give samples of bodily fluids?
Class A, B, and C. For Class D accidents it will be at the BN/SQN Commander’s discretion. If the class of accident is in question, samples should be taken.
PC will ensure a DD-1801 is filed IAW what documents?
DOD FLIP GP, AR 95-1, and FCCO APG
If the flight plan is sent to base ops electronically, how soon should the PC call to confirm it’s receipt?
Within 5 minutes of submission
When BAAF Base Ops is closed, where do you file your flight plan?
A) For IFR or VFR cross country flights, flight plans should be filed with Denver Flight Services Station (FSS)
B) For local or test flights, flight plans may be filed with the unit flight operations
What happens if a flight plan is not activated with 1 hour of the proposed departure time? How about 2 hours?
After 1 hour, the PC will be contacted by BAAF Base Ops. After 2 hours the flight plan will be canceled and the PC must file a new flight plan
Once a flight plan has been filed, what changes will automatically terminate the flight plan? When is this not true?
Any change to PC will terminate the flight plan and a new flight plan must be filed. PC changes are allowable on filed flight plans provided it is a formation flight plan and it is not the lead PC, but they must be made prior to the flight plan being opened. If a wingman is unable to depart with the flight, a separate flight plan (and possibly RCOP) must be filed
What are the requirements to file a local flight plan?
The departure and termination point must be KFCS and the entirety of the flight must remain within the LFA
When must a daytime hazards recon flight be conducted?
If the date on the Wire/Obstruction Map exceeds 30 days, a daylight wire hazards reconnaissance must be performed prior to night flights below 500 ft. AGL off the reservation or at terrain flight altitudes on the reservation
What is considered a cross country flight?
Any flight which terminates at a location other than BAAF or extends outside the LFA is considered a cross country flight
What are the flight plan filing requirements for a cross-country flight?
A) A DD Form 1801 must be filed with BAAF Base Operations during hours of operations if departing from BAAF.
B) The flight plan should be filed a minimum of 15 minutes prior to the estimated time of departure for VFR flights and 1 hour prior to the estimated time of departure for IFR flights.
Are flights terminating at or departing from PCMS considered cross-country flights?
Yes
How should flight plans for flights terminating at PCMS be closed out?
Close flight plan via radio through Trinidad, Remote Communications Outlet (Denver FSS) or Carson Radio upon arrival at PCMS (R-2603)
How should flight plans for flight originating out of PCMS be opened?
With Denver FSS telephonically or with Trinidad RCO or Carson Radio immediately after take off
How are flight plans written, filed, and closed for FTXs?
A) Departure to FTX: for destination write the grid for the units TAA and the the ETE section will contain only the required time to fly to that TAA. Flight plans will be closed with Carson Radio or BAAF Tower or Denver FSS.
C) During FTX: for the duration of the FTX, aircrews will open and close their flight plans with their units flight operations and continue to flight follow with Carson Radio
D) Return from FTX: aircrews may open and close their flight plans with their flight operations or do so with Denver FSS telephonically or immediately after take off with Denver FSS or Carson Radio
For BAMBI or SAR operations, how should flight plans be filed?
Flight plans may filed as a standby flight plan or they may be filed telephonically with BAAF Base Operations. Upon returning from the flight, the pilots will provide a hard copy flight plan to base ops.
What are the map requirements?
All aircraft must have the current FC or PCMS aviation special map aboard the aircraft. The PC is responsible for ensure that the maps are updated with the current hazards on the BAAF Base Operations Hazards Map.
When is the Mission Execution Forecast (MEF) a sufficient WX briefing product and when is a 175-1 required?
For local flight plans may utilize the MEF and receive a telephonic weather briefing, all other flight plans require a 175-1 Flight Weather Briefing
Requests for flight weather briefings must be submitted no later than ____ hours prior to desired brief time. It is recommend to submit the _______________.
2 hours, the day prior.
The first call to Butts Tower or Carson Radio will include what standard for call signs?
The aircraft type and the full 5 digit tail number. Afterwards, the controlling agency may abbreviate the call sign to just the aircraft type and the last three digits of the tail number.
What suffix’s will be added when operating unaided, covert lighting, or blackout? How is your call sign changed for SAR?
Unaided: UHXXX “uniform”, Cover: UHXXX “India”, Blackout: UHXXX “Black-out”. For SAR operations the call sign will change to SAR XXX.
What are the lighting standards for operating in BAAF airspace under the following conditions: ground operations, traffic patterns, formation flights.
All aircraft will operate with overt lighting.
A) Ground operations: Position lights-On (Steady Bright or Flashing Bright), Anti-collision light(s)-On when rotors are turning.
B) Traffic Pattern: Position lights-On (Steady Bright), Anti-collision light(s)-On. Aircraft equipped with an additional bottom mounted anti-collision light may turn the lower anti-collision light off.
C) Formation flights: Position lights-On (Steady Bright for all aircraft), Anti-collision light(s)-On (trail aircraft).
What are the lighting requirements for operating in R-2601 or R-2603?
All aircraft will operate with overt lighting unless covert or black-out operations are requested and approved by Carson Radio.
A) Carson Radio will not mix overt, covert, or black-out lighting on corridors or ATAs
B) Aircraft will utilize the correct call sign suffix
C) Aircraft will use overt or covert lighting on corridors
D) Black out lighting is authorized within an ATA provided: there are no non-participating aircraft in the ATA, they resume overt or covert lighting when exiting the ATA, and the black-out operations ATA has been approved by Range Control and published in the NOTAMs
E) PCMS covert and black-out lighting is only authorized when the airspace has switched to restricted airspace
What local airspace requires flight following with either Carson Radio or Purgatory Radio and with which one? Which bands are primary, alt, and cont?
A) Carson Radio: R-2601, Low Level Routes, MTAs
B) Purgatory Radio: R-2603
C) Primary is FM, Alternate is VHF, and Contingency is UHF for both. Carson Radio can also be reached on Booth Mountain Frequencies
What should aircrews do if communication is lost with either Carson Radio or Purgatory Radio? How long after lost communications will they initiate the overdue aircraft plan?
A) If radio contact is lost with either radio, aircrews should relay their location to BAAF base operations using Denver FSS or the appropriate ATC facility and continue to monitor.
B) after 30 minutes of no radio contact
RW aircraft must permit flight with separation from clouds and flight visibility equal to or greater than _____________________________________________ or request special VFR adhering to the minimums stated in table 5–1 in this regulation
standard VFR minimums of 1000 ft. ceiling and 3 statute miles (SM) visibility
What are the SVFR minimums for FCCO
Mountainous: Day: 500ft below, 1SM Night: 1000ft below, 3SM Generally Flight Terrain/BAAF: Day: 300ft below, 1/2SM Night: 500ft below, 1SM
IIMC procedure for operations within R-2601:
If operating within R-2601, crews will turn generally south east avoiding the impact area, climb to a MSA of 7,800, squawk 7700, and contact Colorado Springs approach control for instrument recovery
IIMC procedure for operations in MTAs:
If operating in the mountain training areas, crews will generally turn south east avoiding high terrain, climb to a MSA appropriate for the MTA operating in, squawk 7700, and contact Denver Center for instrument recovery. Pilots-in-command and Air Mission Commanders will plan and brief an IIMC plan that provides the best routing with appropriate altitude gain required for obstacle clearance relative to the MTA in which they are operating.
IIMC procedure for operations within R-2603:
If operating at PCMS (R-2603) crews will climb to 7,500 MSL minimum, squawk 7700 and contact Denver Center for recovery
What is the minimum altitude over main post?
Altitude over Main Post is 6,400 ft. MSL, except for take-off and landing
Within BAAF airspace, overflight of ____________ is prohibited. Avoid overflight of the __________________________________.
A) the ASP
B) Bulk Fuel Storage Facility west of Butts Road in West Traffic
What is the minimum altitude over the US Olympic Skeet Shooting Range and under what condition? How do you know when this condition is met?
A) 1000ft AGL when the range is active.
B) The range is not controlled by Range Control nor are NOTAMs posted so pilots must look to see if the red range flag is up.
What are the minimum radio requirements to enter R-2601?
FM and VHF radios are required. UHF radios are required if communicating with the Airburst Range.
What are the procedures for lost comms within R-2601?
Manned aircraft depart the restricted area by the most expeditious route while avoiding the impact area, Camp Red Devil Complex and known HOT range locations. Manned aircraft Squawk 7600, UAS Squawk 7400 and make every attempt to contact ATC. If operating from a field site, aircraft may proceed directly to the field site avoiding known HOT ranges. PIC or Unit Operations must contact Carson Radio to verify flight termination.
What is the minimum altitude crossing the western boundary of R-2601 (115)? What are the exceptions?
A) 8000ft MSL
B) EEP 01 and 02 will be crossed at a minimum altitude of 9000ft MSL
What is/are the no fly area(s)?
The Ranch House, depicted on the Fort Carson Aviation Special. Overflight within 1/2 NM is prohibited.
Flight within what distance of the Golden Eagle Nest and below what altitude is prohibited and when?
A) 1/2 NM or 2500ft AGL (check NOTAMs for current grid)
B) February to July
What do the Range terms Closed, Occupied, and Hot mean?
A) CLOSED - The range is not occupied and the range fan is not active.
B) OCCUPIED - The range is occupied in a “COLD” status and activities such as range preparation, bore sighting, and/or Dry Fire Operations are in progress.
C) HOT - The range is occupied and hazards to non-participating aircraft exist. The range fan is active. Permission to penetrate the range fan is required from the occupying unit.
What must aircraft do when a Gun Target Line (GTL) overlays the range corridor?
WARNING: When an artillery Gun Target Line overlays the Range Corridor aircraft must remain below 50 ft. AGL and remain outside 1,000 meters from the firing point.
When Raven Park is active, what must aircrews operating on the Range Corridor do?
WARNING: When Raven Park is active, remain on the West side of the corridor between SP IVY and RP Peanuts; west of grid line 12.
What is the maximum aircraft density for the ATAs (Air 1 through 7)
A) 4 aircraft Day
B) 2 aircraft Night/NVD
C) 2 multi-ship operations (maximum of 8 aircraft total)
Who must approval be request from prior to operation on the Airburst Transition and under what conditions?
When airburst range is active (OCCUPIED or HOT), approval to transit the airburst range or southern portion of range corridor must be obtained from Airburst Tower on UHF 251.25 or VHF 126.200 or Carson Radio.
If the Airburst Range is HOT and an aircrew has been cleared on the Airburst Transition, at what ACP must the flight give a position report and what else must they do?
If cleared through Airburst range, aviators will call at Point Bravo and remain below 100 ft. AGL
Maintain a minimum of ______ when overflying Turkey Creek Ranch. If utilizing Air 3 for training, no landing within _________ of Turkey Creek Historical District.
A) 500ft AGL
B) 100 meters
During Paradrop Operations at Red Devil Airstrip, who has priority, fixed wing (FW) or RW traffic?
FW traffic
What is the RW traffic pattern altitude at Camp Red Devil Airstrip?
200ft AGL
What is the maximum traffic pattern density for Camp Red Devil Airstrip?
4 aircraft day and 2 aircraft NVD
What are the RW entry procedures for entering Camp Red Devil traffic?
Entry for RW aircraft into closed traffic at the Red Devil Complex will be from the Range Corridor; ACP Snake from the north and ACP Sawtooth from the south. Aircraft will make a call on CTAF at the appropriate ACP and monitor traffic to enter the current pattern.
What are the RW departure procedures for Camp Red Devil Airspace?
Aircraft will announce intentions to depart traffic pattern on CTAF and proceed to ACP Snake for north departures or ACP Sawtooth for south departures. Prior to reaching either ACP the aircraft will contact Carson Radio with intentions and route of flight.
What is the altitude of the Pinyon Canyon MOA? What about R-2603?
A) 100ft AGL to 10,000ft MSL
B) SFC to 9,999ft MSL
Aviation units will coordinate operation in PCMS with what entities during Normal Operations? What about during Major Training Exercises?
A) Coordination will be done directly with BAAF Base Operations and PCMS Range Control (RC)
B) Non-participating aircraft will coordinate for co-use of airspace with primary exercise unit and PCMS RC
What rules must RW flights IVO marked cultural sites at PCMS follow?
RW will not conduct low-speed flight (below 30 knots) or hover below 300 ft. AGL over these areas. Aircrews must visually identify and remain clear of any marked sites
When a CFA at R-2603 is active, what must aircrews due?
Aircrews will avoid over-flight below 1000 ft. AGL
Where can entry to and exit of R-2603 be made and what is the minimum altitude?
Entry/exit can be made anywhere but must be above 500ft AGL
If radio communications with Purgatory Radio are lost, what must aircrews do?
If communications are lost in PCMS (R-2603), depart the maneuver area by the most expeditious route, avoiding any HOT CFA. Attempt contact with PCMS RC, Purgatory Radio, or any ATC agency and report having lost communications.
What Transponder code must be used when operating in PCMS?
Mode 3/A is 1200 unless R-2603 is active, then squawk 4000
All aircrew members (Assigned, Attached, or Transient) will complete what requirements prior to flight operations at FC or within areas of responsibility governed by the applicability of this publication?
A) The FC Aircrew Orientation Course (AOC).
B)An academic power management course.
C) Aviators assigned or attached who deploy for more than nine months will complete a review of both courses prior to resuming flight operations at FC.
D) Transient aircrew members will contact 4ID G3 AVN to receive the AOC. When 4ID G3 AVN is unavailable, contact Base Operations.
Who has priority in KFCS traffic pattern for the first hour of official sunset?
Unaided Army Aircraft
How is traffic separation accomplished at KFCS when the tower is closed?
Aircrews are responsible for maintaining separation when Butts Tower is closed utilizing Butts CTAF on VHF 125.500
What are the KFCS movement areas and what is required to operate in the those areas?
All runways, over runs, sods, hot gas, and all taxiways are movement areas requiring radio communications with and authorization from ATC. The coordination requirement also pertains to aircraft being towed.
Hover checks, aircraft movement, or repositioning, requires a _________________. The PIC will coordinate with __________________________ with what information?
A) VFR traffic log entry B) ATC or BAAF Base Operations 1) Type aircraft and tail number. 2) PIC name. 3) Number of personnel on board. 4) Location of the passenger manifest.
What are the directions and altitudes for the corridors?
Quebec: inbound/outbound
Romeo: outbound only
Sierra: outbound only at 200ft AGL or below
Tango: inbound only
Uniform: inbound/outbound
Victor: inbound/outbound
Whiskey: inbound/outbound 200ft AGL or below
NOTE: All airfield corridors may be bi-directional. Bi-directional corridors are limited to one (1) aircraft or formation flight, must by cleared by ATC or announced over CTAF if Butts Tower is closed.
During winter months and prior to forecast periods of snowfall, units and aircrews should remove ____________________ not actively used to enable snow removal
mooring equipment
North NOE, Confined, and Horseshoe Training Areas require a ___________ prior to entry, maximum altitude of _____________ within these training areas
A) range brief
B) 200 ft AGL
What is the aircraft density for North NOE, Horseshoe, and Confined area?
A) North NOE is limited to three (3) aircraft Day and two (2) aircraft during Night/NVD operations.
B) Horseshoe is limited to two (2) aircraft Day and one (1) aircraft during Night/NVD operations.
C) Confined is limited to two (2) aircraft operating during the Day and one (1) aircraft during Night/NVD operations.
D) Multi-ship operations are limited to four (4) aircraft. Only one (1) multi-ship operation authorized in each area.
What are the dimensions and altitudes for the Low Level Routes?
Routes are 1 mile wide with 1/2 mile either side of the centerline. Minimum altitude is 100ft AGL.
NOTE: Aircrews will comply with FARs and AIM rules dictating flight over structures and personnel.
Who must aircrews flight follow with when on a Low Level Route and what is the caveat?
Carson Radio. Carson Radio provides KNOWN traffic advisories along the routes but the low-level helicopter training route is not in protected airspace.
What is the minimum altitude over Colorado Springs? Woodland park?
A) 8,000ft MSL unless otherwise directed by ATC
B) 1,000ft AGL
Over flight of the town of Tyrone (13S EB 7060 4530) within _____ is prohibited. Tyrone is found on the western side of the Pinon Canon Military Aviation Special Map.
1 NM
Over flight and landings at Pueblo Chemical Depot ___________________________________________________.
require a Prior Permission Required (PPR) from the Depot Assurance Office unless on a published approach course.
Maintain _______________________ or higher transitioning between nearby MTAs or HLZs.
200ft. above the highest obstacle
Carson Radio provides flight following and KNOWN traffic advisories. Pilots must maintain communications with ________________ when operating to, from, and within MTA 1 and 2. Aircraft transitioning to, from, or within MTA 3 will contact _______________ in order to pass position reports to _____________. Aircrews can also transmit position reports through ____________________________________ on 122.200, if communications cannot be maintained with Denver FSS.
A) Carson Radio
B) Denver FSS
C) Carson Radio
D) Badger Mountain Remote Communications Outlet
All aircraft departing for mountain operations must have a functional _____________________________ on board or ____________________________.
A) emergency locator transmitter
B) conduct dual-ship operations
Aircraft requirements for BAAF hot fuel operations: (a) An aviator is stationed at each set of the controls for dual pilot aircraft (b) Turn anti-collision lights off during refueling. During night refueling operations, aircraft position lights remain on steady bright. (c) During refueling, the pilot at the controls will monitor _______________________________. Avoid making any radio transmissions except for emergencies. (d) If BAAF Tower is closed, pilots will make calls on CTAF while maneuvering to and from hot refuel.
BAAF Ground Control frequency
