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

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  • 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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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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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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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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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
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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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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
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When does an Army aviator no longer have takeoff minimums?
* \> 50 hours actual weather time and PC
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What is the minimum Wx required to initiate an approach?
* No minimums
27
When can an aircraft be flown below the published MDA or DH/DA?
* Runway/approach lights or landing area in sight * In a safe position to land
28
How often must your flight helmet be inspected?
* 180 days
29
When is it acceptable to NOT file IFR as an Army aviator?
1. VFR training 2. VFR mission 3. Time limit 4. Excessife IFR delays 5. Hazardous conditions for IFR 6. Single pilot
30
What does the "L" stand for in the L class VOR?
* Low altitude
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What does the "H" stand for in the H class VOR?
* High altitude
32
What are the classes of NDB's and what distances are associated with each?
* L: 15 NM * MH: 25 NM * H: 50 NM * HH: 75 NM
33
Are category speeds determined by airspeed or groundspeed?
* Airspeed
34
If circling to land using CAT A aprpoach minimums, how large is the obstacle clearance area?
* 1.3 NM
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What is EFAS?
* Enroute Flight Advisory Service * Who: Flight Watch * What: In-flight assistance * When: 0600 - 2200 * Where: 5000' ft and above
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What is PMSV?
* Pilot to Metro Service * Direct pilot to Wx briefer service * Used to update Wx or give a PIREP
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What is a precision approach?
* A standard instrument approach procedure that has a glideslope/glidepath
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What is a non-precision approach?
* A standard instrument approach procedure without an electronic glideslope
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What is a Final Approach Fix (FAF)?
* The fix from which the final approach (IFR) to an airport is executed
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What is the FAF for an ILS/PAR approach?
* Glidepatch/glidelsope intercept
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How do you know when you are at the FAF on a PAR?
* Final controller will announce, "On glide path, begin descent"
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How would you depart an airport that does not have a DP published?
* Either by published Alternate Takeoff Minimums or diverse departure
43
What is the difference between an ADF and a NDB?
* ADF: aircraft receiver * NDB: ground transmitter
44
Where do you find the instructions for pilot controlled lighting?
* FIH
45
What is an ILS critical area?
* Area designated by taxiway markings where surface vehicles could disturb ILS/LOC signal
46
What are the parameters of a "hover taxi"?
* Slow forward movement less than 25 ft AGL
47
What are the parameters of an "air taxi"?
* Preferred method * Rapid forward movement * Less than 100 ft AGL
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What are the main differences between a contact approach and a visual approach?
* Contact: at the pilots request with 1 SM visibility * Visual: must have airport or preceding aircraft in sight and proceed VMC
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What three things are required to initate an approach?
**COW** * **C**: Cleared for the approach * **O**: On course * **W**: Within "remain within" distance
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How does an area forecast differ from a terminal forecast?
* Area Wx is in MSL * Terminal Wx is in AGL
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How do you file a flight plan at a class E or G airport?
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What are the parameters of a standard rate turn?
* Degrees per second: 3° * Degrees per minute: 180°
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What is the maximum bank angle recommended under IMC?
* 30°

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