IERW Flashcards
You have been asked to take parachutists to the highest possible altitude for a HALO jump. You have no onboard oxygen, to what altitude may you take them?
13,999’ as long as time above 12,000’ PA remains shorter than 30 minutes and time above 10,000’PA is shorter than one hour.
>14k’ for any amount of time requires oxygen
At what altitude must all occupants of an on pressurized army aircraft use oxygen?
14,000 feet and above
What are the VFR and IFR reserve requirements?
VFR-20 minutes at cruise
IFR- 30 minutes at cruise
In order to fly under VFR rules, destination weather must be forecast to be greater than or equal to VFR minimums at ETA through_______.
One hour after ETA
What are the SVFR minima for army helicopters?
1/2 SM and CC
What is the weather forecast void time?
One hour 30 minutes from time received if aircraft has not taken off
What is the minimum altitude for crossing wildlife refuge areas?
2,000’ AGL
Above what altitude does the cruising altitude rule begin?
3,000’ AGL
On a magnetic course of 0° through 179° what altitudes or observed?
VFR
Any odd thousand altitude +500 feet
(3,500’ / 5,500’ / etc.)
On a magnetic course of 180° through 359° what altitudes are observed?
VFR
Any even thousand altitude +500 feet
(4,500’ / 6,500’ / etc.)
Describe Class A airspace
-not depicted on charts
-18k’ up to FL60
-extends 12NM from land
-must operate IFR
-no visibility or cloud clearance requirements
Describe Class B airspace
-solid blue line
-dimensions as depicted on charts
-requires clearance to enter, Mode-S / ADS-B
-3SM vis and CC
Describe Class C airspace
-Solid magenta line
-SFC - 4,000’
-shelf of Class C is 1,200’-4,000’
-requires contact but not clearance to enter
-3SM vis, basic CC (152)
Describe Class D airspace
-Dashed Blue line
-SFC -2,500’
-2 way radio required
-3SM and basic CC (152)
Describe Class E airspace
-Dashed magenta line
-SFC - ♾ or other airspace
-no operating requirements
Below 10,000’:
3SM, basic cloud clearance
Above 10,000’:
5SM, 1,000’ above and below, 1SM lateral clearance
Describe Class G airspace
-no chart depiction
-no operating requirements
Below 1200’ AGL regardless of MSL altitude:
1/2 SM Day, 1SM night SKC
Above 1,200’ AGL but below 10,000’ MSL:
1SM day, 3SM night, basic cloud clearance (152)
Above 1,200’ AGL and 10,000’ MSL:
5SM, 1,000’ above and below, 1SM lateral clearance (day and night)
Where can you find information to break down a METAR?
Section C of the flight information handbook
What does the transponder code 7600 signify?
Lost commo
In what section would you find the information about FLIP and NOTAM abbreviations In the flight information handbook (FIH)?
F
What does the symbol (B) under the airport name proceeding a runway indicate?
Rotating beacon is available and operates sunset to sunrise
What is the revision cycle for DoD FLIP: General Planning?
32 weeks
Which publication gives supplemental information about a nations air space and aviation procedures?
Area Planning
Where can the index for aeronautical information be found?
Chapter 1 general planning
What aircraft identification code is used for an army helicopter when submitting a DD form 1801 flight plan?
R and last five digits
