General 4 Flashcards
what is the purpose of VFR waypoints?
for computer entry and flight plans. They are not used for ATC communication
How do you know if there is a VFR waypoint?
five letters start with letters VP.
how can you find details about a waypoint?
Airport Facility Directory
VFR flight and unforcasted weather. What would you do?
Look at the chart for FSS or call 800WX Brief
how long does it take for the body to rid itself of 1 oz of alcohol after consumption?
3 hours
pilots should be cautious about flying too soon after drinking because considerable amounts of alcohol can remain in body for over
16 hours
why fatigued pilot a hazard?
A pilot or copilot may not realize they are too tired to fly until serious errors are made
to avoid landing at the wrong airport or on the wrong runway, a pilot should
follow the instrument approach chart for the appropriate runway
the no entry sign means
paved are where aircraft entry is prohibited
What is MTRs?
Military training routes
How can you indentify military training routes?
1) MTRs with no segment above 1500 ft AGL must be identified by four numbers : IR 1206, VR1207
2) MTRs that include one or more segments above 1,500 ft must be identifies IR206 and VR207
taxi for take off but you are instructed hold short of runway 15 approach area. Why?
Runway 15 and runway 33 departures
Penetrating the airspace labeled R-2531
allowed, but may be extremely hazardous.
You are landing on RWY 03. During the ground roll, you notice this sign.
You know that you have
3,000 feet of runway remanning
Class C, speed limit
200
