FRR 1: Federal Aviation Organization Flashcards
What is the FAA responsible for?
Responsible for establishing, reviewing, and enforcing regulations for all aviation activities
What organization is responsible for the publication of the FAR and AIM?
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
“Where” and “To Whom” does FAR Part 91 applies to?
Where: United States
To Whom: Everyone in US Airspace
“Where” and “To Whom” does FLIPs applies to?
Where: Worldwide
To Whom: DoD Aircrew
“Where” and “To Whom” does CNAF-M 3710.7 applies to?
Where: Worldwide
To Whom: US Navy Aircrew
“Where” and “To Whom” does NATOPS applies to?
Where: Worldwide
To Whom: Specific Navy Aircraft
What organization is responsible for the publication of Flight Information Publications (FLIPs)?
Department of Defense (DoD)
What organization is responsible for the publication of the CNAF M-3710.7?
Department of the Navy
What organization is responsible for the publication of NATOPS?
Department of the Navy
What is the order of priority for regulations?
- Aircraft Specific NATOPS
- CNAF M-3710.7
- FLIPs
- FAR Part 91
In NATOPS, what does “shall” mean?
The procedure is mandatory
In NATOPS, what does “should” mean?
The procedure is recommended
In NATOPS, what does “may” or “need not” mean?
The procedure is optional
In NATOPS, what does “will” mean?
There is no degree of requirement for application of the procedure
Indicates futurity
What does Air Traffic Control (as in the overarching organization) do?
- Enforces FAR Part 91
- Approves flight plans
- Grants clearances
What are the sub-agencies of Air Traffic Control?
Flight Service Station (FSS)
Control Tower
Approach Control
Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC)
What is the responsibility of the Flight Service Station (FSS)?
To provide pilot briefing, en route communications relay, search and rescue, NOTAMs, weather, flight plan filing, and NAV AIDs
What is the responsibility of Control Tower?
The safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of traffic operating on and in the vicinity of the airport
What are the sub-departments of the Control Tower?
Clearance delivery
Ground
Tower
What does clearance delivery do?
Relays ATC clearances to departing aircraft
What does ground do?
Responsible for controlling aircraft movement on the ground up to the hold short line
Provides clearance to taxi
What does tower do?
Maintains efficient flow of airport traffic in its assigned airspace
Only source for take-off and landing clearances
What is the responsibility of Approach Control?
To handles control of all IFR traffic in the terminal area
What is the responsibility of Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC)?
To maintain positive control of enroute traffic in between terminal areas
What is the purpose of a flight plan?
To establish a baseline in case of lost communications or lost aircraft procedures
According to FAR Part 91, what is the Pilot in Command responsible for?
- Operation and safety of the aircraft during flight time
- Directly responsible for, and is the final authority, as to the operation of the aircraft
According to CNAF-M 3710.7, what is the Pilot in Command responsible for?
- Safe and orderly flight of the aircraft
- Well being of the crew
What is the PIC’s responsibility for fuel purchases?
PIC shall make every effort to purchase fuel from military or government contract services
Exceptions:
* Mission requirements
* Emergency landing
* Landing at alternate airfield
What should preflight planning include?
Weather reports and forecasts
NOTAMs
Fuel requirements
Alternate airfield availability
Anticipated traffic delays
Airport data
When is a weather briefing mandatory?
When any portion of the intended route is expected to have Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC)
How long are weather briefs valid for?
Only valid 3.0 hours after briefing time or ETD +30mins
Whichever one is earlier
When is it acceptable to deviate from/violate the FAR Part 91?
Only during emergencies requiring immediate action
Who is responsible for closing flight plans at the conclusion of a flight?
The Pilot in Command (PIC) and/or Formation Leader
What is the rule for wearing safety belts and harnesses?
Shall be worn and tightened:
* Prior to takeoff
* Until completion of flight
(Except when necessary activities require temporary removal)
List some PPE devices.
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
List factors that affect human performance?
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
What is the regulation regarding crew rest?
Crew rest must include an opportunity for 8hrs of uninterrupted sleep and the crew day should not exceed 18hrs
What is the regulation regarding alcohol?
Alcohol consumption is prohibited within 12hrs of any mission brief or flight planning
What is the regulation regarding caffeine?
The max caffeine intake is 3-4 cups of coffee/450mg per day
What is the regulation regarding immunizations?
Aircrew are medically down for 12hrs after receiving an immunization
What is the most treatable cause of fatigue?
Dehydration
