FOP Flashcards

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1
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54: O2 and Press (IFG: FOP 3.13)

Pressurized:

A
  • if can’t maintain a cabin altitude of 10000’, follow unpressurized requirements
  • > FL250: have 10 mins of O2 available for each person
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27: Weather Decision (Site 1A Addendum)

To depart IFR, from 1A, you must have ____ ____ ____. They may not be reduced because:

  1. ____
  2. ____
A

To depart IFR, from 1A, you must have legal landing minimums. They may not be reduced because:

  1. airfield lacks appropriate center line lights
  2. airfield lacks 2 RVR reporting systems
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8: Hazardous Weather (FOP 7.4.1)

Avoid ____ ____ and ____ proceeding a rapidly moving thunderstorm.

A

gust fronts, winds

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66: Airfield Requirements

What is the minimum runway width?

A

60 ft

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29: Weather Decision (Site 1A Addendum)

Legal Landing minimums for “circling” are what?

A

both required ceiling and prevailing visibility

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60: Max Flying Time (IFG: FOP 2.4)

A Service Guidance Waiver is required to exceed the ____ hour limit.

A

125

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21: Requiring an Alternate (FOP 5.6.2.3)

When is an alternate required for weather?

A

When the worst weather at the destination, to include TEMPO conditions, +/- 1 HR is less than a 2000 ft ceiling or less than a visibility of 3 SM.

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31: Weather Alternates (Site 1A Addendum)

Worst Alternate forecast condition:

A

ETA +/- 1hr to include TEMPOs (except those caused by TS, RN and SN)
- 1000’ ceilings or 500’ above the lowest compatible min, whichever is higher
AND
- 2SM visibility or 1SM above the lowest compatible min, whichever is higher

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44: ATACNAV (Site 1A Addendum)

Is ALT NAV FAA certified?

A
  • NO, don’t use for approaches or IFR navigation
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40: ATACNAV (Site 1A Addendum)

What does ATACNAV do?

A

provides FMS2 with navigation data, when selected by the operator) by merging positional data from several sources when civilian L1 and L2 GPS bands are not available

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64: Flares

What is the minimum flares for dispatch?

A

60% or 18 flares a side

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2: Hazardous Weather (FOP 7.4.1)

Do not intentionally fly into a ____.

A

Thunderstorm

may encounter lightning strikes, electrostatic discharges and hail in apparently benign conditions

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35: RADAR (Site 1A Addendum)

Don’t operate the radar when?

A

(other than STBY or TEST) don’t operate in the hangar or within the scan arc and 2’ of personnel

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52: O2 and Press (IFG: FOP 3.13)

Unpresurrized: without supplemental O2

A
  • 10,000’ to 12,500’: shall not exceed 1 hr
  • 12,500’ to 14,000’: shall not exceed 30 mins
  • 14,000’: limit
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50: O2 and Press (IFG: FOP 3.13)

Normally aircrew will use O2 any time the cabin goes above ____ ft.

A

10000’

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57: Flight/Duty Limitations (IFG: FOP 2.2)

Normal Crew Day is:

A

12 hrs

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33: Cross wind limits vs RCR (Site 1A Addendum)

What is the maximum crosswind for:

Dry runway:

Wet runway:

Greater than 1/8” water:

A

Dry runway: RCR 23-26 = 25kts

Wet runway: RCR 10 = 20kts
- use 10 vs 12 because 1A doesn’t have a grooved runway and prone to create a “slippery when wet” environment

Greater than 1/8” water: RCR 8 = 15kts

Note: obtain wx cond from tower at 1A

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9: Hazardous Weather (FOP 7.4.1)

____ and ____ may be accomplished when thunderstorms are within ____NM providing they are not producing any hazardous conditions at the airfield. (hail, lightning, gust fronts, wind shear or microbursts)

A

Approaches, Departures, 10NM

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30: Weather (Site 1A Addendum)

What is the lowest wx for NVGs departures?

A

No less than 300/1

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70: Near Border Ops

What is the normal standoff to borders?

A

5.4 nm

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6: Hazardous Weather (FOP 7.4.1)

If can’t clear vertically by 2000ft, at or below FL230, avoid thunderstorms by ____NM.

A

10NM

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32: Weather Alternates (Site 1A Addendum)

Can you use an airport without a comparable approach for a weather alternate?”

A

Yes, provided the forecast wx +/- 1hr permits a VFR descent from MEA to a VFR approach and landing

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39: After Takeoff (Site 1A Addendum)

When can the monitors be unstowed after take off?

A

only after the Auto Pilot is engaged

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24
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63: Fuel Planning (IFG: FOP 3.8)

Emergency Fuel?

A

300lbs

  • declare an emergency when you will land with <300lbs
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25
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11: Wind Limitations (FOP 3.10)

Maximum wind (any direction)?

A

50kts

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5: Hazardous Weather (FOP 7.4.1)

If can’t clear vertically by 2000ft, at or above FL230, avoid thunderstorms by ____NM.

A

20NM

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51: O2 and Press (IFG: FOP 3.13)

What are the Emergency Passenger Oxygen System (EPOS) requirements?

A
  • each aft crew member will have a minimum of 2

- 1 additional is available for the jumpseat crew member if applicable

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59: Max Flying Time (IFG: FOP 2.4)

What are the maximum hours for:

  • 7 days
  • 30 days
  • 90 days
A
  • 7 days: 56 hrs
    • 30 days: 125 hrs
    • 90 days: 330 hrs
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29
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18: Departure Guidance (FOP 6.1)

Takeoff with weather below 1600 RVR is not authorized unless:
1.
2.
3.

A
  1. the runway has operating centerline lights.
  2. visible runway centerline markings
  3. 2 operating RVR reporting systems
30
Q

68: Runway conditions

If the Runway Condition Reading is not given what should you assume for:

  • Wet:
  • Icy:
A

Wet: 12

Icy: 5

31
Q

69: Runway conditions

What RCR value will prohibit the use of a runway or taxiway?

A

<6

32
Q

42: ATACNAV (Site 1A Addendum)

What is the accuracy of the ATACNAV?

Can you monitor it from the cockpit?

A
  • +/- 2M

- No, the operator is the only one that can monitor. should tell you if it is >200M

33
Q

20: Departure Guidance (FOP 6.1)

If RVR is not available for the departure runway, visibility must be reported to be at least?

A

1/2 mile (800m)

34
Q

19: Departure Guidance (FOP 6.1)

What is the minimum RVR for takeoff?

A

1000ft

35
Q

15: Wind Limitations (FOP 3.10)

If forecast crosswinds will be greater than 25kts ETA +/- 1 Hr, what must you do while on station?

A

Designate and fuel plan for a suitable alternate

36
Q

53: O2 and Press (IFG: FOP 3.13)

Unpressurized: with supplemental O2

A
  • 14,000’ to 25,000’: use supplemental O2

- 25,000’: limit

37
Q

49: Min Altitude (IFG: FOP 7.2.3.6)

How low can you go on station?

A
  • Maintain at least 2000’ above any obstacle/terrain that breeches a 4nm safety ring around the aircraft on orbit
  • No obstacle
    • day: 7000’
    • night: 5000’

-Note: PIC may deviate when required by the tactical situation to prevent loss of life

38
Q

34: BINGO (Site 1A Addendum)

When do you calculate BINGOs? Recalculate?

A
  • 1st 30 minutes as mission permits

- as required for fuel burn rate changes, start point change, or wx

39
Q

67: Flares

Can you taxi, T/O or land over any ground obstructions? (arresting cables, tie downs, etc)

A

should be avoided

40
Q

10: Hazardous Weather (FOP 7.4.1)

Required for flying in icing conditions:
1
2
3

A
  1. Fully functioning deice/anti-ice systems.
  2. Minimum airspeed of 140kts.
  3. Must report any non forecast or unreported icing to ATC.
41
Q

24: Weather Decision (Site 1A Addendum)

What do I need to take off IFR?

A
  1. Current wx >= lowest compatible approach mins

2. Crosswind <= 25kts (or as adjusted for VFR)

42
Q

48: MARSA (IFG: FOP 7.12)

What conditions must be met for MARSA?

A
  1. Only between manned aircraft
  2. Must be in VMC conditions and should be “visual” with each other
  3. Should have positive voice communications with all players conducting MARSA
  4. operable TCAS and Autopilot
43
Q

16: Wind Limitations (FOP 3.10)

What is the maximum demonstrated crosswind component?

A

20kts (POH 4-3)

44
Q

71: Near Border Ops

Who’s permission do you need to go inside of 5.4 nm?

A

“NBO Approval” from the CAOC

45
Q

12: Wind Limitations (FOP 3.10)

Maximum tailwind component?

A

10kts

46
Q

58: Flight/Duty Limitations (IFG: FOP 2.2)

Maximum Crew Day is:

A

16 hrs

  • FOM and PM approval
  • must be non FCF or Training flight
  • aircraft must have an operable autopilot
47
Q

17: Departure Guidance (FOP 6.1)

T or F: Takeoffs are prohibited when existing weather is below landing minimums for available approaches?

A

True

48
Q

25: Weather Decision (Site 1A Addendum)

What do I need to file IFR back to Site 1A?

A
  1. Wx at destination +/- 1hr is >= lowest compatible approach visibility mins (not including tempos)
  2. Winds forecast to be <= 25kt crosswind +/- 1hr
49
Q

4: Hazardous Weather (FOP 7.4.1)

Do not fly ___ (withing ____ft) thunderstorms or cumulonimbus clouds.

A

above, 2000ft

50
Q

36: Hot WX (Site 1A Addendum)

When reported temps from Tower (prior to engine start) are > 45*C

A
  • pre-taxi run-ups: limit to 10mins

- request 09L departure from B if winds support

51
Q

23: Weather Decision (Site 1A Addendum)

If the Field is declaring VFR, What do I need to take off VFR?

A
  1. Maintain 1500’ vert. cloud separation
  2. Maintain 1500M of horiz. cloud separation
  3. > = 3SM (4800M) reported visibility
  4. Crosswind <= 25kts (or as adjusted for VFR)
52
Q

38: PIC Responsibilities (Site 1A Addendum)

What is the PIC responsible for as you get in the A/C?

A
  • Weapons unlocked and locked as depart
  • Air Card/Fuel Credit card and aircraft key are physically in the Aircraft Discrepancy Binder (ADB)
  • “YES” is circled on the fuel card and PIC name and signature is on the correct line for release of the aircraft on the Flight Service Log
53
Q

46: Aircraft Horizontal Separation (IFG: FOP 7.12)

What is the minimum horizontal separation when co-altitude with another aircraft?

A

1 NM

54
Q

47: MARSA (IFG: FOP 7.12)

When is MARSA applicable?

A

Military Accepts Responsibility for Separation of Aircraft

  • when aircraft are <5nm horizontal and or <1000’ vertical
55
Q

28: Weather Decision (Site 1A Addendum)

Legal Landing minimums for a “straight-in” or “sidestep” are what?

A

visibility minimums

56
Q

13: Wind Limitations (FOP 3.10)

Maximum crosswind?

A

25kts

57
Q

55: O2 and Press (IFG: FOP 3.13)

Selecting Cabin Pressure Dump will cause the cabin to dump to ____.

A

13,500’

58
Q

26: Weather Decision (Site 1A Addendum)

Departing IFR, when do I need an alternate?

A
  1. forecast wx (including TEMPOs), +/- 1hr, is < 2000’ and 3SM (4800M)
59
Q

62: Fuel Planning (IFG: FOP 3.8)

When do you declare “Minimum Fuel”?

A

400lbs

  • declare “minimum fuel” when determined you will land with <400lbs
60
Q

3: Hazardous Weather (FOP 7.4.1)

Do not fly in IMC in the vicinity of actual thunderstorms without ____ ____ ____.

A

operable weather radar

61
Q

43: ATACNAV (Site 1A Addendum)

How long will it take FMS2 to acquire a signal

A
  • approximately 15 seconds
62
Q

56: Flight/Duty Limitations (IFG: FOP 2.2)

What is the Flight Duty Period (FDP)?

A

Start: individual reports for assigned work

Ends: conclusion of post mission or admin duties

63
Q

65: Flares

What is the minimum flares for mission abort criteria?

A

50% or 15 flares a side

64
Q

45: Aircraft Vertical Separation (IFG: FOP 7.12)

What is the vertical separation for unmanned aircraft? manned aircraft?

A

unmanned: 1000’
manned: may accept 500’ when requested by the controlling agency and both aircraft agree (MARSA)

65
Q

1: Hazardous Weather (FOP 7.4.1)

Do not operate in any forecast or actual ____ conditions.

A

Severe (e.g. severe icing, turbulence)

66
Q

41: ATACNAV (Site 1A Addendum)

What are the inputs for ATACNAV?

A
  • Fixed Radiation Pattern Antenna (FRPA/GNSS)
    • L1, L2, L5, GLONASS, GALILEO, BEIDOU, QZSS
  • Video Based Navigation Software System (VBNSS) - FLIR
  • Inertial Reference Unit (IRU) w/barometrically Nav Sys
67
Q

22: Requiring an Alternate (FOP 5.6.2.3)

When is an alternate required for non weather related items:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
A
  1. All compatible approaches require radar
  2. Required NAVAIDs will be unmonitored
  3. The destination has no weather reporting capability
  4. The airfields lowest approach weather minimum is greater than or equal to a 1500 ft ceiling or 3 SM visibility
  5. GPS is the only available NAVAID
68
Q

61: Fuel Planning (IFG: FOP 3.8)

Normal Recovery Fuel?

A

600lbs

  • arrival at destination initial or FAF
69
Q

14: Wind Limitations (FOP 3.10)

If the crosswind is greater than 25kts, who do you notify of a weather hold?

A

FOM

70
Q

7: Hazardous Weather (FOP 7.4.1)

If can’t clear vertically by 2000ft, at or below 5000ft, avoid thunderstorms by ____NM.

A

5NM

71
Q

37: Hot WX (Site 1A Addendum)

When reported temps from Tower (prior to engine start) are > 50*C

A
  • DO NOT start engines and inform the TOC of weather hold