Flight Fundamentals (3-04.203)

Question 1

Three requirements for dynamic rollover (1-200)

Answer 1

Pivot point

Rolling motion

Exceeding critical angle

Question 2

First step of dynamic rollover is (1-201)

Answer 2

Pivoting around a ground contact point (wheel)

Question 3

As the rate of the rolling motion increases, the critical angle is (1-202)

Answer 3

Reduced

Question 4

Rollover can occur on takeoff if (1-206)

Answer 4

A wheel or skid is stuck

Question 5

The ability to interpret terrain during night flight is determined by (4-22)

Answer 5

Flight method

Aided or unaided flight (NVG)

Ambient light

Aircrew ability to employ proper technique

Question 6

The ability to detect objects at night depends on (4-23)

Answer 6

Object size, shape, contrast

Effective use of night scanning techniques

Question 7

Contrast of an object depends on (4-26)

Answer 7

Ambient light

Texture of the object

Background Illumination of the object

Question 8

What factors affect your ability to interpret terrain? (4-28)

Answer 8

Ambient light

Viewing distance

Flight altitude

Moon angle

Weather

Terrain

Season

Type of NVG

Question 9

How does ambient light affect terrain interpretation? (4-30)

Answer 9

Degree of contrast between objects

Question 10

How does viewing distance affect terrain interpretation? (4-31)

Answer 10

Perceived size of the object and ease of recognition

Question 11

How does flight altitude affect terrain interpretation? (4- 32-34)

Answer 11

High altitude - greater field of vision, reduced object size, reduced contrast

Low altitude - increased object size, increased contrast, reduced field of vision, ability to silhouette objects on skyline

Question 12

How does moon angle affect terrain interpretation? (4- 35-36)

Answer 12

High angle - greater illumination, reduced shadows Low angle - lower illumination, increased shadows, ability to silhouette objects on skyline

Question 13

How does weather affect terrain interpretation? (4-38)

Answer 13

Inclement weather (snow, rain, fog) reduces visual distance, reduces ambient light, and reduces visual acuity

Question 14

How does terrain type affect terrain interpretation? (4- 39-44)

Answer 14

Determines quantity of reflected light from the surface.

Question 15

How does season affect terrain interpretation? (4- 45-51)

Answer 15

Summer - reduced recognition of objects by contrast, increased cover due to foliage

Winter - improved contrast and recognition of terrain features (reduced foliage), often more cloudy (reduced ambient light), heavy snow may offer concealment of terrain/man-made objects

Question 16

Some of the best navigational cues are (4-58)

Answer 16

Man-made features

Question 17

The types of man-made features that can be used for navigation include (4-58)

Answer 17

Roads, intersections, bridges, railroads, buildings, and cemeteries

Question 18

The AN/AVS6 has how large a field of view? (4-68)

Answer 18

40 deg

Question 19

The AN/AVS6 amplifies ambient light by what factor? (4-68)

Answer 19

2000-3000x

Question 20

The AN/AVS6 low battery warning is located where? (4-68)

Answer 20

On the visor mount

Question 21

Due to the location of the low battery warning light, it is most easily seen by whom? (4-68)

Answer 21

Another crew member

Question 22

The amount of counterweight that can be used with the NVG is (4-69)

Answer 22

12-22 ounces

Question 23

NVGs do not __ an image, they __ (4-71)

Answer 23

magnify, enhance illumination

Question 24

How do NVGs distort an image? (4- 75-76)

Answer 24

Depth perception

Distance estimation

Color discrimination

Question 25

What is the proper method for scanning with NVGs? (4-78)

Answer 25

Rotate eyes and head slowly and continuously

Question 26

What factors increase risk of spatial disorientation when wearing NVGs? (4-81)

Answer 26

Rapid bank angles or attitude changes

Question 27

What color lighting is meant to be used with the AN/AVS6? (4-86)

Answer 27

Blue/green

Question 28

What color lighting is not meant to be used with the AN/AVS6? (4-86)

Answer 28

Red (not authorized)

Question 29

What are the most common ground landing aids, and when should you expect to see them? (4-150)

Answer 29

inverted Y - US forces T - NATO forces

Question 30

The inverted Y is best used for landing when (4-151)

Answer 30

Terrain flight landings

Question 31

The T is best used for landings when (4-152)

Answer 31

Approaches from \>500' AGL

Question 32

The desired touchdown point with the inverted Y is (4-151)

Answer 32

Inside the Y aligned with the stem

Question 33

How do emergency procedures differ between day and night? (4-158)

Answer 33

No difference, except may take longer to respond at night

Question 34

Shoring is used for (2-39)

Answer 34

Increasing weight distribution of a load that exceeds floor limitation

Question 35

The strongest directional force to act on cargo in the event of a crash is most likely (2-49)

Answer 35

Forward

Question 36

The amount of restraint required to keep cargo from moving in any direction is called __ and expressed in __ (2-49)

Answer 36

Restraint criteria, G's

Question 37

Define prepared cargo (2-50)

Answer 37

Cargo carried in containers equipped with tie-down devices, or equipment with attached tie-down points

Question 38

Define miscellaneous cargo (2-50)

Answer 38

Cargo not in containers, or cargo without tie-down provisions

Question 39

To calculate tie-down requirements, you must know (2-54)

Answer 39

- Weight of cargo - Restraint criteria - Strength of tie-downs used - % Effectiveness

Question 40

The formula to calculate number of tie-downs required is (2-55)

Answer 40

Weight of Load \* Restraint Criteria ------------------------------------------------- Weakest Link \* % Effectiveness

Question 41

The Army regulation regarding flight fundamentals is

Answer 41

AR 3.04-203

Question 42

What are the three modes of terrain flight? (5-10)

Answer 42

Question 43

Define Nap of the Earth (NoE) flight (5-11)

Answer 43

NOE flight is conducted at varying airspeeds **as close to the earth’s surface** as vegetation and obstacles permit. For NVG training, NOE flight is further defined as operating with the skids or wheels up to **25 feet above** trees and vegetation in the flight path.

Question 44

Define contour flight (5-12)

Answer 44

Contour flight is conducted at low altitudes **conforming to the earth’s contours**. It is characterized by relatively constant airspeeds and varying altitude as dictated by terrain and obstacles. For NVG training, contour flight is further defined as operating with the skids or wheels between **25 and 80 feet** above highest obstacle

Question 45

Define low level flight (5-13)

Answer 45

Aviators perform low-level flight at **constant altitude and airspeed**, dictated by threat avoidance. For NVG training, low-level flight is further defined as operating with the skids or wheels between **80 and 200 feet** above the highest obstacle