Introduction to PFPS Flashcards
As an integral part of the Portable Flight Planning Software (PFPS), __________ has the ability to create, edit, save, and open routes.
FalconView
In addition to the helpful hints displayed in the Help text pane on the status bar, FalconView has a Help tool and tooltips for __________.
all of the toolbars and overlays
FalconView can be launched:
By right-clicking on the PFPS Task Manger and selecting FalconView from the list
By left-clicking on the Windows Start button, then going to Programs, PFPS, and clicking on FalconView
From inside Combat Flight Planning Software (CFPS), clicking on the Center map button, then selecting Center Map from the Turnpoint menu (or pressing the F5 key)
Which of the following options from the File Menu, New, allows you to gather file overlays and miscellaneous Window files into a single electronic package for distribution to other PFPS systems?
Mission Package
Which of the following functions from the Edit Menu copies a bitmap of the FalconView screen to the Windows Clipboard where it may be pasted into a Windows application that accepts bitmaps?
Copy Map
The __________ Toolbar is displayed across the top of the application window and below the menu bar by default.
Main
__________ sets the map center to the location of a Navaid, airport, local point, waypoint, military training route point, air refueling track point, or aim point.
Fix/Point
FalconView displays a number of geographically referenced overlays. They can be divided into 2 classes, __________ overlays and ___________ overlays.
Static; File
T/F:
Digital Aeronautical Flight Information File is produced based on the ICAO Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control (AIRAC) cycle of every 28 days. Use of this product outside the 28-day window for which it is effective is not authorized and could result in ATC violations and international airspace/procedural violations, and would be in serious conflict with Safety of Flight.
True
T/F:
The Solar Lunar Analysis Tool (SLAT) is a stand-alone program that displays solar and lunar information in a variety of tables and graphs.
True
T/F:
The Analysis Tool creates a file overlay. Overlay information is saved in files with an “.rab” extension.
True
Which window allows you to set the Primary and Secondary Coordinate Formats, and which of the 2 will be the default format?
Coordinate Format
T/F:
The Combat Flight Planning Software (CFPS) planning window is the primary aircrew interface and presents a worksheet for data entry and evaluation.
True
T/F:
Every route that is opened in CFPS or FalconView goes through a route update process to check whether the route information reflects the most current DAFIF (Digital Aeronautical Flight Information File) installed in PFPS.
True
T/F:
The Premission window is a separate program and will automatically launch when CFPS is started.
False
If you use the Edit, Edit Defaults menu to make changes to defaults, defaults revert to those set in ___________ when you exit CFPS.
System Administration
T/F:
The Display/Entry Datum affects all points entered in this planning session. Do not change this field for only 1 or 2 points to be entered in a different datum. Instead, use the Geo window.
True
T/F:
Check the Datum selections very carefully in each of the following locations to ensure you know exactly what is selected: Defaults, MGRS Grid Datum and Print Datum, Background Detail, and Additional Points.
True
Most submenu selections made under the Turnpoint Menu open the __________ window and displays the corresponding tab data for easy modification.
PFPS Point Editor
T/F:
Due to display rounding, leg values may appear to be inaccurate when using the Route Menu Calculate function.
True
The __________ window allows you to selectively reverse the sequence of points and append them to the original route.
Fly Reverse
T/F:
Auto Return is similar to Fly Reverse. However, you cannot have an approach as the last point of your original route.
True
T/F:
CPFS is intended to be integrated with FalconView, so any route built within FalconView will automatically displays in CFPS.
True
T/F:
It is responsibility of the user to enter correct values for MSA and ESA.
True
T/F:
Searching for a Fix/Point may be done by clicking with the right mouse button in the Fix/Point field.
True
T/F:
All rotary wing FPMs allow for a manual entry of Hover Height.
False
T/F:
The Point Editor is a core component application that supplements the CFPS planning window and FalconView.
True
T/F:
The Point Editor displays and edits noncritical background flight information; that is, information that does not display on the flight planning window.
False
T/F:
The Point Editor can be started manually within CFPS and FalconView. It is also automatically started from within CFPS as the natural consequence of user interaction.
True
The Point Editor can be started manually in FalconView with the __________ by selecting a Turnpoint and right-clicking the mouse.
Route Editor
The PFPS Point Editor __________ tab allows you to identify and edit the point information and is a duplicate for the planning window information, although it uses a different layout.
General
Military Grid Reference System (MGRS) coordinates with the highest precision (1 Meter) are displayed in a __________ character format where the first 3 characters represent the grid zone, the next 2 identify the 100,000 meter square, and remaining characters identify the point within the 100,000 meter square.
15
The __________ tab contains the calculated point information and is a duplicate for the planning window information, although it uses a different layout.
Calc
The __________ tab contains the information that describes the Start, Taxi, and Takeoff portion of the flight plan.
STTO
The __________ tab contains the information that describes the approach and landing portion of the flight plan.
APPR
T/F:
An Approach Leg does not use calculations to determine leg time or fuel used.
True
The __________ tab contains the information that describes the Delay operations portion of the flight plan at a certain Turnpoint.
Delay
The __________ tab is used for rotary wing operations.
Hover
T/F:
The Hover tab is capable of multiple Hover Events at the same point, along with the capability to perform “what if” scenarios.
True
Climb, Cruise, and Descent flight modes and Input settings are available for each type of Aircraft under the __________ tab.
FPM
The __________ tab allows you to perform coordinate conversion for the associated Turnpoint.
GEO
The __________ tab allows you to enter miscellaneous Turnpoint properties and data.
Misc
The __________ tab allows you to enter all information required to construct an Additional Point.
AddPt
