instruments_5 Flashcards
AR 95-1: Smoking is prohibited in or within what distance of Army aircraft?
50 ft
AR 95-1: For Rotary wing IFR flight planning a fuel reserve of how long is required?
30 minutes
AR 95-1: Are you allowed to fly into known or forecast severe icing conditions?
No
AR 95-1: Are you allowed to fly into known or forecast moderate icing conditions?
yes, with adequate operational anti-icing or deicing equipment.
AR 95-1: Are you allowed to fly into known or forecast extreme turbulence?
No
AR 95-1: Are you allowed to fly into known severe turbulence?
No
AR 95-1: What is the Helicopter SVFR minimums?
1/2 mile , Clear of Clouds unless a higher minima is posted in the AP1
AR 95-1: To file IFR, what weather must meet published wx minimums through 1 hour after ETA?
Predominant
AR 95-1: How long does the weather forecast last before bing void?
1.5 hours
AR 95-1: What are the 4 times you may NOT reduce visibility minimums?
- Flying faster than 90 knots (Cat A)
- Copter approaches
- Approach plate says “Visibility reduction by helicopters NA”
- No reduction less than 1/4 mile
AR 95-1: An alternate airfield is required when filing IFR if:
(WEATHER) - Predominant WX thru ETA + 1 hour is less than (wx planning mins + 400/1)
(RADAR) - Radar is required for the approach
(NAVAIDS) - Navaids are unomonitored
AR 95-1: Is an alternate airfield required if radar is required for the approach but descent from en route minimum altitude for IFR operations can be made in VFR?
No (AR 95-1 5-2-e-4)
AR 95-1: An alternate airfield can be used when filing IFR if:
(WEATHER) - WORST wx thru ETA + 1 hour is better than (wx planning mins + 400/1)
(RADAR) - Radar is not required for that approach
(NAVAIDS) - Navaids are monitored
(G) - If GPS is not required for the approach
(A) - ANA does not appear in the FLIP
(S) - Surface Area Airspace (if class B,C,D, or E surface exists)
AR 95-1: What are the take off minimums for a pilot without 50 hours W-PC?
100 - 1/4
AR 95-1: When does an Army aviator no longer have take off minimums?
50 hours W-PC
AR 95-1: What are the take off minimums for a pilot with more than 50 hours W-PC?
0/0
AR 95-1: What is the minimum WX required to initiate an approach?
0/0
AR 95-1: When can an aircraft be flown below the published MDA or DH?
The approach threshold of the runway, or the approach lights or other markings, identifiable with the approach
end of the runway or landing area, must be clearly visible to the pilot.
The AC must be in a safe position to land.
AR 95-1: How much time can elapse before a pilot must be given a Proficiency Flight Evaluation for currency?
60 days in the aircraft mission, type, design, and
series (or series, group, per the applicable ATM) to be flown.
AR 95-1: What clothing and equipment must be worn by crew members when performing crew duties?
Leather Boots
Flight: Helmet, Suit, Gloves
Cotton/Wool/Nomex underwear
ID tags
AR 95-1: How often must your flight helmet be inspected?
120 days (180 days at Ft Rucker)
AR 95-1: When is it not acceptable to file IFR?
VFR training VFR only mission Single Pilot Excessive IFR delays from ATC Time will not allow completion of mission Hazardous WX
FM 3-04.240/AIM: If you are 60NM from a VOR, how wide is each radial?
1 mile
What does the L stand for in the L class VOR?
Low Altitude
What does the H stand for in the H class VOR?
High Altitude
How many degrees off course are you when you have full scale deflection on a VOR approach?
At least 10°
How many degrees off course are you when you have a full scale deflection on an ILS approach?
At least 2.5°
What are the classes of NDB’s and what distances are associated with them?
L = 15 NM MH = 25 NM H = 50 NM HH = 75 NM
What does Category A,B,C etc mean on an approach?
Determined by the aircraft speed and usually changes the weather minimums
What are the speeds associated with the Categories?
A: 1-90 kts B: 91-120 kts C: 121-140 kts D: 141-165 kts E: 166+
Are category speeds determined by airspeed or ground speed?
Airspeed
If circling to land using Category A approach minimums, how large is the obstacle clearance area?
1.3 NM
When do you start a turn on a departure procedure?
400 feet above the departure end of the runway
What is EFAS?
Enroute Flight Advisory Service Who - Flight Watch What - En route weather updates and collection of PIREPS When - 0600-2200 Where - 5000' How - 122.0 mhz
What is PMSV?
Pilot to Metro Service - a direct to pilot wx briefer service. Used to update wx or give PIREPS.
What is a Precision Approach?
A standard instrument approach procedure that has a glideslope/glidepath
What is an example of a Precision Approach?
ILS and PAR
What is the difference between an ILS and a PAR?
On a ILS the instruments provide the pilot with the elevation and azimuth information
On a PAR the Final controller (ATC) provides the information
What is a Non precision Approach?
A standard instrument approach procedure in which no electronic glideslope is provided
What are the Non precision approaches?
VOR, NDB, LOC, ASR, LDA, and SDF
everything but a ILS and PAR
What is a Final Approach Fix?
The fix from which the final approach (IFR) to an airport is executed
What is the final approach fix for an ILS/PAR approach?
Glide path/slope intercept
How do you know when you are at the FAF on a PAR?
Final Controller (ATC) will announce, (on glide path, begin descent)
What is the FAF on a non precision approach?
Maltese Cross
What is a Final Approach Point?
The point on a non precision approach, where the procedure turn is completed and the descent may start
What is the missed approach point for an ILS/PAR approach?
On glide path at design height