KCHS Specific Local Questions

Question 1

(CHS) Charleston’s BASH Phase II Period is:

Answer 1

Implemented by 437 OG/CC (coordinated with 315 OG/CC) and announced by FCIF

Question 2

(CHS) Crews will obtain the Bird Watch Condition, if available, prior to:

Answer 2

D. Both A and B

A. Initial departure
B. Initial arrival

Question 3

(CHS) The AHAS Bird condition is Moderate, for a Military Training Route:

Answer 3

Crews will fly no faster that 250 knots on affected route segments

Question 4

(CHS) Practice circling approaches are not authorized between:

Answer 4

2200-0700 local

Question 5

(CHS) Avoid all downtown Charleston hospital complexes when flying VFR approaches to runway 33 below:

Answer 5

2,000’ MSL

Question 6

(CHS) Low levels on locally developed, non-FLIP low-level routes are approved at what altitude?

Answer 6

500’ AGL

Question 7

(CHS) When unable to avoid overflights of Santee Wildlife Refuge, fly no lower than:

Answer 7

2,000 AGL

Question 8

(CHS) If you are flying IR-035/IR-036 and the IR route will be terminated at North Field:

Answer 8

Be sure to cancel IFR with ATC

Question 9

(CHS) If there is an USAF LZSO in the tower at North Field, a maximum of ________ aircraft are allowed
in the pattern?

Answer 9

D. Both A and C

A. 2
C. One integral formation if traffic pattern deconfliction. landing separation and remarshaling plans are thoroughly briefed between the formation aircrews.

Question 10

(CHS) Contact Columbia Approach (124.15) if climbing above __________ feet in the vicinity of North Field.

Answer 10

2500’ MSL

Question 11

(CHS) Crews are advised to file FL_____ or higher if transiting within 80 NM’s of CLT airspace.

Answer 11

FL 280

Question 12

(CHS) True / False. At JB Charleston, it is permissible for a crew to block themselves into or out of parking, without wing walkers, while aircraft are parked adjacent to their parking location?

Answer 12

True, unless visibility is restricted

Question 13

(CHS) During reverse taxi operations, do not taxi within _____ feet of any obstruction.

Answer 13

25 ft with or without a marshaller/wing walker

Question 14

(CHS) When looking from the left seat, an imaginary line drawn from the 5 o’clock position of the #1
engine cowling approximates 25 feet of wingtip clearance.

Answer 14

FALSE. It is 10 feet of wingtip clearance.

Question 15

(CHS) If wingtip clearance is ever in doubt, the best course of action is to:

Answer 15

Deplane a crew member to verify wingtip clearance

Question 16

(CHS) During backing operations, if the LM says “Stop” or communication is lost:

Answer 16

Stop the aircraft immediately

Question 17

(CHS) A cross-cockpit 25 foot wingtip clearance reference is:

Answer 17

D. Both A and B

A. The large knob on the opposite HUD, if the HUD is in the up position is approximately 25 feet
B. Conservatively, the opposite side cockpit window knob

Question 18

(CHS) An approximate reference for the outer edge of the main landing gear is:

Answer 18

D. Both A and C

A. The top eighth of the window approximates the outboard side of the trucks
C. From the troop door, the LM can use the MLG door to approximate 3 ft of clearance

Question 19

(CHS) The painted boxes on the ramp at JB Charleston, provide _____ feet of wingtip clearance
provided all equipment is completely within the painted lines.

Answer 19

10 feet

Question 20

(CHS) True / False. When flying the overhead pattern at North Field the pilot flying will make a level break at
1800’MSL

Answer 20

TRUE

Question 21

(CHS) VOR/DME/TACAN/GPS Runway 21. In order to prevent noise complaints and damage to Medway Plantation at the Naval Weapons Station, crews are asked to delay descent to FAF altitudeor below 1600’ until established on final and inside _____ :
In-flight Guide page 14

Answer 21

8 DME

Question 22

(CHS) True / False. It is imperative that crews on operational missions relay all information of unusual occurrences, aircraft damage, or waiver requests through their squadron operations officer and or stan/eval offices.

Answer 22

TRUE

Question 23

(CHS) Maintenance will provide a (an) _____ at every jet at crew show or APEX loading time (whichever is earlier) and should have the aircraft powered up with external power. Maintenance will also provide an air conditioning/heater unit (if available) when outside air temperature is less than _____ or greater than_____ .

Answer 23

power cart / 50°F / 80°F

Question 24

(CHS) Aircrew will start the APU approximately _____ minutes prior to engine start to accomplish SCEFC and FCC hydraulic preflight tests and, after landing, will delay APU start until approximately _____ minutes from block in.

Answer 24

15 minutes prior to engine start

4 minutes prior to block-in