HAAR/TAAR (MSN MQF QUESTIONS) Flashcards
- During HAAR, tankers and receivers will begin monitoring designated radio frequencies and will have electronic RV equipment operating no less than ____ minutes prior to ARCT.
Ref: ATP-56(B), 22 Jan 10 Para: 5-503
B. 10
- During HAAR rendezvous using Emission Option 2 procedures, receivers and tankers will exchange the following:______.
Ref: ATP-56(B), 22 Jan 10 Para: page: 2-203a, annex 5A Chap: 2 Para: fig 5A-1
B. call sign, altitude, squawk, altimeter setting
- For On-Call (Unplanned) HAAR, crews will have ____, and ____ prior to join-up on any on-call track.
Ref: ATP-56(B), 22 Jan 10 Para: page: 2-212b Chap: 2
C. MSA, recommended refueling altitude
- (T/F)
Tanker aircrews are responsible for maintaining terrain clearance on track and will recompute track heading and refueling altitude as the terrain and threat dictate.
Ref: ATP-56(B), 22 Jan 10 Para: page: 2-12b Chap: 2
A. True
- (T/F)
HAAR contacts will not be conducted when radio communication capability between the tanker and receiver(s) is lost except during emergency fuel situation or contingency operations.
Ref: ATP-56(B), 22 Jan 10 Para: page: 5-503 Chap: 5 Para: CAUTION
A. True
- Radio Silent HAAR may be conducted for tactical training and operational missions provided:__(3)___
Ref: ATP-56(B), 22 Jan 10 Para: page: 5-510 Chap: 5
D. All of the above
A. The HAAR pre-rendezvous briefing requirements will be covered in the pre-mission briefing.
B. Radio equipment on both aircraft must be operative and crews on both aircraft must monitor the same frequency and GUARD
C. The rendezvous equipment and altimeter setting are all briefed prior to the mission.
- Minimum visibility for a visual rendezvous is ___nm. Minimum visibility for electronic rendezvous is ___nm.
Ref: ATP-56(B), 22 Jan 10 Para: page: 2-202b Chap: 2
B. 3, 1
- For RV Delta (Head-On Offset), the tanker approaches the receiver(s) on the reciprocal of the HAAR track at rendezvous altitude with a _____ to _____ nm lateral offset. The optimum lateral offset is ____ nm.
Ref: ATP-56(B), 22 Jan 10 Para: annex 2D Para: 2D-203D
B. 2, 5, 3
- During HAAR within 3 nm of receiver prior to assuming formation lead, if visual contact is not established BUT electronic contact is maintained, the Tanker will maintain current altitude and continue Join-Up.
At 1 nm electronic contact, if visual contact is NOT established, the Tanker will ___:
Ref: ATP-56(B), 22 Jan 10 Para: Chap: 4 Para: 4-405a.(1)(b)
B.
-Turn 45 degrees right of track heading;
-Lower flaps to air refueling configuration (as required);
-Slow to refueling airspeed;
-Call “NO VISUAL CONTACT”;
-After 30 sec, turn left and resume track
heading
- During HAAR, after the Tanker assumes formation lead, if the Receiver calls “LOST VISUAL CONTACT,” the Tanker will respond with___:
Ref: ATP-56(B), 22 Jan 10 Para: Chap: 4 Para: 4-405b(1)(a)(ii) & 4
B. “EXECUTE” followed by base heading and MSA.
- Recommended refueling airspeed range for a LSD is ____ - ____ KIAS depending on Tanker aircraft weight.
Ref: ATP-56(B), 22 Jan 10 Para: Para: ZD-4ZDd
C. 105-120
- The refueling airspeed range for the HSD is ____ - ____ KIAS.
Ref: ATP-56(B), 22 Jan 10 Para: Chap: ZD Para: ZD-4ZDc
B. 185-215
- For HAAR, during all wet transfers, if the search radar is not required for _____, place the radar function switch to ____ and direct radar energy ahead of the airplane.
Ref: ATP-56(B), 22 Jan 10 Para: Chap: 2 Para: 2-206b WARNING
D. navigation or weather avoidance, sector/standby
- (T/F)
HAAR contacts will not be conducted when radio communication capability is lost between Tanker and Receiver(s) is lost except during emergency fuel situations or contingency operations.
Ref: ATP-56(B), 22 Jan 10 Para: Ch 5 Chap: Part 3 Para: 503 Caution
A. True
- (T/F)
The OVERT anti-collision lights (“strobes”) may cause excessive glare during HAAR NVG Join-Ups. Ref: ATP-56(B), 22 Jan 10 Para: Ch 4 Chap: Part 3 Para: 403 Note
A. True
*we use Covert
- If BOTH visual and electronic contact are lost after your aircraft is within 3 NM of the receiver.
Ref: ATP-56(B), 22 Jan 10 Para: Ch 4 Chap: Part 3 Para: 405
A.
-Immediately call “ CONTACT LOST”,
-Establish a minimum 500 ft vertical seperation (if able or conditions permit),
-Turn 45 degrees right of track heading,
and after 30 seconds
-Maneuver for another RV or proceed as briefed.
- For a RV Delta (head-on offset), trail distance may be as little as ____ NM.
Ref: ATP-56(B), 22 Jan 10 Para: Annex 2D Chap: Part 3 Para: 203D
B. 2
- The replacement tanker will rendezvous with the cell at least ____ minutes prior to abort time. Ref: ATP-56(B), 22 Jan 10 Para: Ch 2 Chap: Part 3 Para: 211
D. 30
- (T/F)
Unless an emergency fuel condition exists, receiver crews will not attempt probe to drogue contact in a turn at night.
Once in contact, turns are permitted.
Before initiating a turn at night, the tanker pilot must confirm that the receiver is established in either the observation or refueling position.
Ref: ATP-56(B), 22 Jan 10 Para: Ch 2 Chap: Part 3 Para: 206 Warning
A. True
- After assuming formation lead (non-mountainous), the receiver calls, “LOST VISUAL CONTACT”. What will you do?
Ref: ATP-56(B), 22 Jan 10 Para: Ch 4 Chap: Part 3 Para: 405
A. Respond with “EXECUTE”followed by base heading and MSA.
Accelerate to cruise airspeed and climb to MSA
- For HAAR, prior to tanker assuming formation lead, if visual contact is not established by 1 NM, BUT electronic contact is maintained the tanker will:
Ref: ATP-56(B), 22 Jan 10 Para: Ch 4 Chap: Part 3 Para: 405
D. B and C
B.
- Turn 45 degrees right of the track heading,
- Lower flaps to 70%
- Slow to refueling airspeed,
- Call “NO VISUAL CONTACT”
C.
After 30 seconds turn left and resume track heading
- For EMCON 2-4 HAAR (simultaneous refueling operations), receivers will flash their formation/position lights __ seconds prior to movement for disconnect.
Failure to do so may result in simultaneous disconnects and possible mid-air collisions.
Ref: ATP-56(B), 22 Jan 10 Para: Ch 4 Chap: Part 3 Para: 402/403 Warning
C. 5
- After join-up, the _______ or __________ (if available) will carry the strobe for the formation.
Ref: ATP-56(B), 22 Jan 10 Para: Ch 4 Chap: Part 3 Para: 403
C. trailing receiver or spare tanker
- Two amber light signals from the tanker to the receiver means what?
Ref: ATP-56(B), 22 Jan 10 Para: Annex 5A Chap: Part 3 Para: Table 5A-4
B. Unable to pass fuel, proceed to spare tanker
- (T/F)
During simultaneous or multi-ship air refueling, each receiver must be cleared by the tanker with a green light prior to moving from the observation position to contact.
Ref: ATP-56(B), 22 Jan 10 Para: Annex 5A Chap: Part 3 Para: Table 5A-4
A. True
- Two white lights signal from the tanker to the receiver means what?
Ref: ATP-56(B), 22 Jan 10 Para: Annex 5A Chap: Part 3 Para: Table 5A-4
C. Tanker directed crossover
- During HAAR with two or more receivers, if the tanker is ready to begin refueling operations:
Ref: ATP-56(B), 22 Jan 10 Para: Ch 2 Chap: Part 3 Para: 208
A. the receiver on the left side may be cleared for contacts prior to the second element crossing over to the right observation position.
130.
Fuel transfer rates for HAAR are normally____ - ____ pounds per minute, however, they are dependent on the tanker configuration.
The specific National Annex should be consulted to determine the actual fuel transfer rate.
Ref: ATP-56(B), 22 Jan 10 Para: Ch 1 Chap: Part 3 Para: 102
B. 500-1000
- (T/F)
During tanker formation air refueling, one flash given to the spare tanker indicates that the tanker giving the signal is unable to refuel.
Ref: ATP-56(B), 22 Jan 10 Para: Annex 5A Chap: Part 3 Para: Table 5A-4
B. False
*up and stable for 30 sec or “fuel flowing”
- During HAAR, at the ARCP, the receivers will be no more than____ minute(s) early to on-time and tankers will be on-time to no more than____ minute(s) late.
Ref: ATP-56(B), 22 Jan 10 Para: Ch 2 Chap: Part 3 Para: 203
A. 1,1
- Prior to the tanker assuming formation lead, if the tanker is within 1 nm of the receiver(s) and loses visual contact, it will immediately:
Ref: ATP-56(B), 22 Jan 10 Para: Ch 4 Chap: Part 3 Para: 405
A.
- Establish a minimum of 500 ft vertical seperation (if able or conditions permit),
- turn 45 degrees right of track heading,
- after 30 sec maneuver for another RV or proceed as briefed
- The planned geographic point over which the receiver(s) arrive in the observation/precontact position with respect to the assigned tanker is defined as the:
Ref: ATP-56(B), 22 Jan 10 Para: page: 1A-11 Chap: Part 1 Para: Annex 1A
B. RV Control Point (RVCP)
- EMCON ______ will be used as the normal rendezvous and air refueling procedures.
Ref: ATP-56(B), 22 Jan 10 Para: page: 5-1 Chap: Part 1 Para: Ch 1 506-A
B. 2
- An operational ______________ is the minimum electronic equipment required to complete an electronic rendezvous.
Ref: ATP-56(B), 22 Jan 10 Para: part 3 Ch2. 202 b.
A. Equipment with the ability to determine receiver range (e.g. A/A TACAN).
- All other factors being compatible, normal HAAR airspeed will be ____ - ____ KIAS.
Ref: ATP-56(B), 22 Jan 10 Para: part 3 Ch1. 102 c.
C. 110-115
- Receivers will use the brevity code word “TEXACO” to request an on-call HAAR.
Tanker aircrews, after examining the terrain on track will compute and relay ____________, __________ and ____________ to receivers.
Ref: ATP-56(B), 22 Jan 10 Para: part 3 Ch2. 212 a.
A. refueling altitude, MSA, time status