General Flight Rules

Question 1

How long will the crew rest period be?

Answer 1

12 hours

Question 2

How many hours of uninterrupted opportunity for sleep will members have for crew rest?

Answer 2

Eight hours

Question 3

Do official electronic messages disrupt crew rest?

Answer 3

Yes, unless the member “voluntarily checks” the message

Question 4

Can the PIC refuse the crew rest waiver?

Answer 4

Yes.

Question 5

If crew rest is to be waived, when must the waiver be obtained?

Answer 5

Prior to the crew rest period

Question 6

How many minimum crew rest periods can a crew have?

Answer 6

Up to 3 consecutive periods

Question 7

How many hours of crew rest must crews have after three consecutive days of minimum crew rest?

Answer 7

24 hours

Question 8

When does the flight duty period begin and end?

Answer 8

From the first moment of initial report to the final engine shutdown

Question 9

The PIC is authorized to extend the FDP how long?

Answer 9

2 additional hours

Question 10

Students in a formal training course must complete the training events by when?

Answer 10

Within the first 12 hours of the flight duty period

Question 11

Do AETC missions allow the use of GO/NO Pills?

Answer 11

No

Question 12

Describe “Deadhead”

Answer 12

Deadhead: Aircrew on orders can fly as passengers so long as they are not performing flight duties. Their time as a passenger is an official duty and does not require crew rest to perform, but does impact crew rest for future operations

Question 13

What is the maximum flight time per week?

Answer 13

56 hours

Question 14

What are the requirements for a cockpit nap?

Answer 14

Two qualified pilots, crew at stations, cruise flight only, must terminate 1 hour prior to descent

Question 15

What regulation governs aircrew equipment?

Answer 15

11-301-V1

Question 16

Who is the approval authority for NVG courses?

Answer 16

MAJCOM

Question 17

Who does not require a seatbelt for flight?

Answer 17

Individuals younger than two

Question 18

The gunner’s belt can be used in lieu of?

Answer 18

A seatbelt/harness

Question 19

Who is in-charge of ensuring non-rated flyers are eligible for flight?

Answer 19

The Sq/CC

Question 20

What is the Aerial Event AFI?

Answer 20

DAFI 11-209

Question 21

Which forms of nicotine are acceptable for flight?

Answer 21

Lozenges, patches, and gum

Question 22

What is the hazardous cargo regulation?

Answer 22

AFMAN 24-604

Question 23

Who is the ultimate approval authority for personal electronic devices?

Answer 23

The PIC

Question 24

NEXRAD is not authorized for?

Answer 24

Thunderstorm avoidance

Question 25

When must the EFB be secured and viewable?

Answer 25

During the critical phases of flight

Question 26

When can classified material be stored on the EFB?

Answer 26

Never

Question 27

The EFB must have how much power before flight?

Answer 27

At least 50%, and 10% for each hour of flight

Question 28

Who is authorized to recovery an aircraft from an unsuitable surface?

Answer 28

Only groundcrew

Question 29

What flight hazards are mandatory to report?

Answer 29

Hazardous weather, wake turbulence, volcanic activity, large concentrations of birds, or other safety of flight-threatening conditions

Question 30

Cabin altitude will be maintained at what elevation without supplemental oxygen?

Answer 30

10,000ft or below

Question 31

With physiological training, unpressurized flight (on oxygen) may be conducted up to what altitude?

Answer 31

25,000ft

Question 32

How much time is allowed off of oxygen between 10,000ft and 12,500ft?

Answer 32

1 hour, but only if conducting IFR flight, night, weapons employment, or high-g manuevers

Question 33

How much time is allowed off of oxygen between 12,500ft and 14,000ft?

Answer 33

30 minutes

Question 34

What is the maximum unpressurized, zero-supplemental oxygen altitude with passengers on board?

Answer 34

13,000ft

Question 35

How much total time unpressurized is authorized above 10,000ft?

Answer 35

3 hours

Question 36

All occupants must be on supplemental oxygen above what altitude?

Answer 36

14,000ft

Question 37

Pressure suits begin to be required above what altitude?

Answer 37

50,000ft

Question 38

What is required if inadvertent unpressurized flight is encountered above 18,000ft?

Answer 38

Flight surgeon evaluation

Question 39

What should be performed should a member develop DCS symptoms?

Answer 39

Land as soon as practicable at a suitable installation, administer 100% oxygen (preferably under pressure), flight surgeon evaluation

Question 40

Do time limits of unpressurized flight exist?

Answer 40

Yes, refer to table 3.3 for specifics

Question 41

Does maximum flight time during a FDP include simulators?

Answer 41

Yes

Question 42

Position lights are required when?

Answer 42

Between sunrise and sunset

Question 43

When are anti-collision lights required to be on?

Answer 43

Prior to engine start and will remain on until engine shutdown

Question 44

When may anti-collision lights be extinguished?

Answer 44

If a distracting dazzle is produced which may interfere with crew duties

Question 45

Landing lights must be turned on when?

Answer 45

When takeoff clearance is received and the aircraft is on the active runway or when operating below 10,000ft MSL

Question 46

In AETC, when may "lights out" operations be conducted?

Answer 46

In designated training areas or airfields

Question 47

What lighting conditions are authorized for formation flight?

Answer 47

Unlimited ability to vary lighting configuration due to MDS volumes or training syllabi so long as non-participating aircraft can identify the formation outside of Restricted or Warning areas

Question 48

What lighting requirements are necessary to operate from a runway?

Answer 48

It must be outlined with operable lights or reflective markers. (Covert lighting during NVG operations satisfies this requirement)

Question 49

Which aircraft has the right of way over all other aircraft?

Answer 49

An aircraft in distress

Question 50

If the same category of aircraft are converging to the same point, which aircraft has right of way?

Answer 50

The one on the other's right

Question 51

What is the order or precedence for aircraft right-of-way?

Answer 51

Balloons, gliders, towing or refueling aircraft, airships, powered aircraft (rotary and fixed wing are equal priority)

Question 52

If two aircraft are approaching head-on, what is the deconfliction procedure?

Answer 52

Both will go to their respective right

Question 53

If overtaking another aircraft, how will the procedure be accomplished?

Answer 53

Overtake to the right

Question 54

An aircraft on final has the right-of-way over what other aircraft?

Answer 54

All other aircraft on the ground or in the air

Question 55

If two aircraft are on final, who has the right of way?

Answer 55

The one at lower altitude. Do not abuse to overtake

Question 56

What is a requirement for all aircraft read-backs to ATC?

Answer 56

The aircraft's callsign

Question 57

Which ATC instructions are mandatory readbacks?

Answer 57

Altitude assignments, restrictions, vectors, headings, altimeter settings, and runway assignments

Question 58

If unable to meet an ATC instruction, what is required

Answer 58

A notification to ATC

Question 59

Which descent gradient should be avoided in IMC flight?

Answer 59

Descents in excess of 10 degrees

Question 60

Speed adjustments must be maintained within what parameters?

Answer 60

Within +/- 10 kts

Question 61

When flying next to an aircraft not in a formation flight, what is the recommended minimum distance?

Answer 61

500ft