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1
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For IFR planning, must you avoid flying through a restricted area?

A
  • Yes
  • Unless on an airway, avoid flying through a restricted area by 3 NM
  • ATC can clear through a restricted area
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IFR or VFR, can you fly through a MOA?

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  • On an IFR flight, ATC will clear through a MOA IF radar separation can be provided
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What is a Prohibited Area?

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  • Airspace where flight is prohibited, ex: The White House
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What is a Warning Area?

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  • Airspace 3 NM outward from the coast of the US that may be hazardous to non-participating aircraft
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What is an Alert Area?

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  • Airspace that has a high volume of pilot training or unusual aerial activity
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IAW AR 95-1, what icing conditions may you fly into?

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  • Moderate conditions IF the aircraft is equipped with adequate deicing/anti-icing equipment
  • Cannot fly into severe icing
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What kind of turbulence may you fly into?

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  • Severe turbulence IF Major Army Commander approves and conditions in AR 95-1 are met
  • Cannot fly into extreme turbulence or known severe turbulence
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When using the DD Form 175-1 (Flight Weather Brief), where MUST you obtain the weather forecast from?

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  • A military forecaster at current location
  • If not available, call nearest military forecaster or “accredited agency”
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When a DD Form 175-1 is required, can you obtain weather information from a computer based system?

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  • Yes, IF approved by USAASA and the commander establishes a training program for it
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10
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For IMC flight, does the attitude indicator have to work on both the pilot’s and copilot’s side?

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  • Yes (Table 5-2: Required Equipment, AR 95-1)
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Is it legal to use GPS for IAPs for IFR flight?

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  • Yes, if aircraft and GPS are airworthy certified
  • GPS must have a current, non-corruptible database
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Should you make a radio call FAF inbound?

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  • Yes, when not in radar contact
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What is a (D) NOTAM?

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  • “Distant”
  • Sent to all public airports and FSS
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What is a (L) NOTAM?

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  • “Local”
  • Information stays local
  • Now included with (D) NOTAMs
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What is a FDC NOTAM?

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16
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What is the width of a VOR airway?

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  • 8 NM
  • 4 NM to either side
  • True for 51 NM, then airway expands (approximately 2 NM for every 13 NM)
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17
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Smoking is prohibited in or within what distance of Army aircraft?

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  • 50 ft
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For rotary wing IFR flight planning, a fuel reserve of how long is required?

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  • 30 minutes
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What is the SVFR minimum for helicopters?

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  • 1/2 mile, clear of clouds
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To file IFR, what weather must meet published Wx minimums through 1 hour after ETA?

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  • Predominant
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How long does the Wx forecast last before being void?

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  • 1 hour 30 minutes
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22
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What are the 4 circumstances you can’t reduce visibility minimums by 50%?

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  1. Flying faster than 90 KIAS (CAT A)
  2. Copter approaches
  3. Approach plate states “Visibility reduction by helicopters NA”
  4. No reduction less than 1/4 mile
23
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Is an alternate required if radar is required for the approach but descent from enroute minimum altitude for IFR operations can be made in VFR?

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  • No
24
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What are the takeoff Wx minimums for an Army pilot with less than 50 hours actual weather time and PC?

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  • 100 ft ceiling and 1/4 mile visibility
25
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When does an Army aviator no longer have takeoff minimums?

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  • > 50 hours actual weather time and PC
26
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What is the minimum Wx required to initiate an approach?

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  • No minimums
27
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When can an aircraft be flown below the published MDA or DH/DA?

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  • Runway/approach lights or landing area in sight
  • In a safe position to land
28
Q

How often must your flight helmet be inspected?

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  • 180 days
29
Q

When is it acceptable to NOT file IFR as an Army aviator?

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  1. VFR training
  2. VFR mission
  3. Time limit
  4. Excessife IFR delays
  5. Hazardous conditions for IFR
  6. Single pilot
30
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What does the “L” stand for in the L class VOR?

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  • Low altitude
31
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What does the “H” stand for in the H class VOR?

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  • High altitude
32
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What are the classes of NDB’s and what distances are associated with each?

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  • L: 15 NM
  • MH: 25 NM
  • H: 50 NM
  • HH: 75 NM
33
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Are category speeds determined by airspeed or groundspeed?

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  • Airspeed
34
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If circling to land using CAT A aprpoach minimums, how large is the obstacle clearance area?

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  • 1.3 NM
35
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What is EFAS?

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  • Enroute Flight Advisory Service
  • Who: Flight Watch
  • What: In-flight assistance
  • When: 0600 - 2200
  • Where: 5000’ ft and above
36
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What is PMSV?

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  • Pilot to Metro Service
  • Direct pilot to Wx briefer service
  • Used to update Wx or give a PIREP
37
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What is a precision approach?

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  • A standard instrument approach procedure that has a glideslope/glidepath
38
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What is a non-precision approach?

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  • A standard instrument approach procedure without an electronic glideslope
39
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What is a Final Approach Fix (FAF)?

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  • The fix from which the final approach (IFR) to an airport is executed
40
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What is the FAF for an ILS/PAR approach?

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  • Glidepatch/glidelsope intercept
41
Q

How do you know when you are at the FAF on a PAR?

A
  • Final controller will announce, “On glide path, begin descent”
42
Q

How would you depart an airport that does not have a DP published?

A
  • Either by published Alternate Takeoff Minimums or diverse departure
43
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What is the difference between an ADF and a NDB?

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  • ADF: aircraft receiver
  • NDB: ground transmitter
44
Q

Where do you find the instructions for pilot controlled lighting?

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  • FIH
45
Q

What is an ILS critical area?

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  • Area designated by taxiway markings where surface vehicles could disturb ILS/LOC signal
46
Q

What are the parameters of a “hover taxi”?

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  • Slow forward movement less than 25 ft AGL
47
Q

What are the parameters of an “air taxi”?

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  • Preferred method
  • Rapid forward movement
  • Less than 100 ft AGL
48
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What are the main differences between a contact approach and a visual approach?

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  • Contact: at the pilots request with 1 SM visibility
  • Visual: must have airport or preceding aircraft in sight and proceed VMC
49
Q

What three things are required to initate an approach?

A

COW

  • C: Cleared for the approach
  • O: On course
  • W: Within “remain within” distance
50
Q

How does an area forecast differ from a terminal forecast?

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  • Area Wx is in MSL
  • Terminal Wx is in AGL
51
Q

How do you file a flight plan at a class E or G airport?

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52
Q

What are the parameters of a standard rate turn?

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  • Degrees per second: 3°
  • Degrees per minute: 180°
53
Q

What is the maximum bank angle recommended under IMC?

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  • 30°

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