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FRR 1: Federal Aviation Organization Flashcards

1
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What is the FAA responsible for?

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Responsible for establishing, reviewing, and enforcing regulations for all aviation activities

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What organization is responsible for the publication of the FAR and AIM?

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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

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“Where” and “To Whom” does FAR Part 91 applies to?

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Where: United States
To Whom: Everyone in US Airspace

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“Where” and “To Whom” does FLIPs applies to?

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Where: Worldwide
To Whom: DoD Aircrew

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“Where” and “To Whom” does CNAF-M 3710.7 applies to?

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Where: Worldwide
To Whom: US Navy Aircrew

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“Where” and “To Whom” does NATOPS applies to?

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Where: Worldwide
To Whom: Specific Navy Aircraft

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What organization is responsible for the publication of Flight Information Publications (FLIPs)?

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Department of Defense (DoD)

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What organization is responsible for the publication of the CNAF M-3710.7?

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Department of the Navy

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What organization is responsible for the publication of NATOPS?

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Department of the Navy

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What is the order of priority for regulations?

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  1. Aircraft Specific NATOPS
  2. CNAF M-3710.7
  3. FLIPs
  4. FAR Part 91
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In NATOPS, what does “shall” mean?

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The procedure is mandatory

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In NATOPS, what does “should” mean?

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The procedure is recommended

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In NATOPS, what does “may” or “need not” mean?

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The procedure is optional

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In NATOPS, what does “will” mean?

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There is no degree of requirement for application of the procedure

Indicates futurity

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What does Air Traffic Control (as in the overarching organization) do?

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  • Enforces FAR Part 91
  • Approves flight plans
  • Grants clearances
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What are the sub-agencies of Air Traffic Control?

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Flight Service Station (FSS)
Control Tower
Approach Control
Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC)

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What is the responsibility of the Flight Service Station (FSS)?

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To provide pilot briefing, en route communications relay, search and rescue, NOTAMs, weather, flight plan filing, and NAV AIDs

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What is the responsibility of Control Tower?

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The safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of traffic operating on and in the vicinity of the airport

19
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What are the sub-departments of the Control Tower?

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Clearance delivery
Ground
Tower

20
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What does clearance delivery do?

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Relays ATC clearances to departing aircraft

21
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What does ground do?

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Responsible for controlling aircraft movement on the ground up to the hold short line

Provides clearance to taxi

22
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What does tower do?

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Maintains efficient flow of airport traffic in its assigned airspace

Only source for take-off and landing clearances

23
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What is the responsibility of Approach Control?

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To handles control of all IFR traffic in the terminal area

24
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What is the responsibility of Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC)?

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To maintain positive control of enroute traffic in between terminal areas

25
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What is the purpose of a flight plan?

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To establish a baseline in case of lost communications or lost aircraft procedures

26
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According to FAR Part 91, what is the Pilot in Command responsible for?

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  • Operation and safety of the aircraft during flight time
  • Directly responsible for, and is the final authority, as to the operation of the aircraft
27
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According to CNAF-M 3710.7, what is the Pilot in Command responsible for?

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  • Safe and orderly flight of the aircraft
  • Well being of the crew
28
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What is the PIC’s responsibility for fuel purchases?

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PIC shall make every effort to purchase fuel from military or government contract services

Exceptions:
* Mission requirements
* Emergency landing
* Landing at alternate airfield

29
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What should preflight planning include?

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Weather reports and forecasts
NOTAMs
Fuel requirements
Alternate airfield availability
Anticipated traffic delays
Airport data

30
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When is a weather briefing mandatory?

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When any portion of the intended route is expected to have Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC)

31
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How long are weather briefs valid for?

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Only valid 3.0 hours after briefing time or ETD +30mins

Whichever one is earlier

32
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When is it acceptable to deviate from/violate the FAR Part 91?

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Only during emergencies requiring immediate action

33
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Who is responsible for closing flight plans at the conclusion of a flight?

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The Pilot in Command (PIC) and/or Formation Leader

34
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What is the rule for wearing safety belts and harnesses?

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Shall be worn and tightened:
* Prior to takeoff
* Until completion of flight

(Except when necessary activities require temporary removal)

35
Q

List some PPE devices.

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Protective Helmet
Aircrew safety/flyer boots
Fire resistant flight suit
Fire resistant flight gloves
Personal survival kit
Signal device
Emergency beacons
Survival radios
Flashlight
Inflatable life preserver
Identification tags

36
Q

List factors that affect human performance?

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Weather
Extremes of temperature
Nighttime operations
Use of vision image systems
Mission delays
Personal equipment and ALSS
Duration of duty period
Quality and duration of sleep
Circadian clock
Dehydration

37
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What is the regulation regarding crew rest?

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Crew rest must include an opportunity for 8hrs of uninterrupted sleep and the crew day should not exceed 18hrs

38
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What is the regulation regarding alcohol?

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Alcohol consumption is prohibited within 12hrs of any mission brief or flight planning

39
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What is the regulation regarding caffeine?

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The max caffeine intake is 3-4 cups of coffee/450mg per day

40
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What is the regulation regarding immunizations?

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Aircrew are medically down for 12hrs after receiving an immunization

41
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What is the most treatable cause of fatigue?

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Dehydration

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