Local Ops - General Information (1-9) Flashcards
Chock time for local sorties
1+30
Meaning of KENT call sign (normally)
Local dual
Meaning of JIMMY call sign
Initial T-38 student solo sortie
Meaning of SNORT call sign
Solo T-38 student
Meaning of FIDO callsign
Single-ship stereo to NFW/Alliance FW
Meaning of ARCAS call sign
Single-ship stereo to Dyess AFB / Abilene Reg
Meaning of ELECT call sign
Single-ship stereo to Altus AFB
Meaning of JAVET call sign
Single-ship stereo to Tinker AFB / Will Rogers
Meaning of BURNY call sign
Single-ship stereo to Lubbock / Amarillo
Meaning of JUTE call sign
Single-ship low-level sortie
Meaning of FATE call sign
Functional Check Flight (FCF) mission
Meaning of ENJEP call sign
80 FTW and 80 OG
Meaning of ALLY call sign
80 OSS
Meaning of EURO call sign
90 FTS
Meaning of TORO call sign
469 FTS
Meaning of MADCAT call sign
97 FTS
Meaning of ROCKS call sign
88 FTS
Meaning of AJAY call sign
UPT formation local or O&B
Meaning of ARGUE call sign
UPT formation local or O&B
Weather restrictions for T-38 UPT Solos to the Pattern Only. Why?
Minimum ceiling 4,000’ and minimum visibility 5 miles. 4,500’ MSL high pattern altitude is used for solo pattern only missions to decrease fuel prior to touch-and-go practice. 4000’ gives you VFR cloud clearances at that altitude
Weather requirements for fluid maneuvering
3nm vis, clear of clouds, discernible horizon
What is the “Restricted Weather Solos” status
Post-contact checkride solo students may climb and descend through IMC if it complies with regs, pre-contact checkride solos may fly a “pattern only” profile
When crosswind procedures are in effect, formations use ____ second spacing to ensure ____ ft landing spacing
8, 6000
“Dual Only” weather requirements. Why?
Minimum ceiling - 3,500’
Minimum visibility - 3 nm
Weather not good enough for solos, still able to maintain VFR at breakout altitude
“Restricted Pattern” weather requirements. Why? Max number of aircraft in tinders pattern? From where can you enter the pattern?
Minimum ceiling - 2,300’ (to 3,500’)
Minimum visibility - 3 nm
Allows maintenance of VMC at 1,800’ pattern altitude
Max aircraft - 8
Pattern entries are from initial takeoff or following a straight-in approach (not from initial)
“Instruments” weather requirements. Why? How many approaches can you fly at SPS during any instrument status?
Minimum ceiling - 2,000’ (to 2,300’)
Minimum visibility - 3 nm
T-6s can still operate with a restricted pattern down to 2000’
Fly 1 to a full stop unless approved by the SOF
“Simultaneous Instruments” weather requirements. Why?
Minimum ceiling - 500’ (to 2000’)
Minimum visibility - 2 miles
Expect SOF to declare an alternate and touchdown fuel when weather is worse than 1500’ and 3
Why 500? I think this has to with WX req to keep VOR/DME E open for T6s
“Alternating Instruments” weather requirements. Why?
When must you be on final for a full-stop landing?
Minimum ceiling and visibility of the lowest compatible approach. Everybody has to use ILS to 15C or 33L.
Be on final for a full-stop landing NLT 10 minutes prior to the recovery window closing
When is FRL Low-Caution in effect?
What should you wear?
Wind chill less than or equal to 32 F but greater than 0 F
Thermal underwear / Winter weight jacket or Thermal shirt and summer weight jacket
When is FLR Low-Danger in effect?
What should you wear?
Wind chill is 0 F to -9 F
Normally this will result in stop launch, if not wear thermal underwear and shirt, winter weight jacket, cap and gloves
Aircrews are limited to 1 walk around
When is lightning watch in effect?
Up to 30 minutes prior to lightning forecast within 5 nm of Sheppard AFB
When is lightning warning in effect?
Lightning occurs within 5 nm of SPS
If any aircraft lands during a lightning watch, what should they do?
Clear the runway and contact the SOF
What two things should pilots ensure after egressing the aircraft when directed to do so by the SOF in case of a lightning watch
Ensure canopy is closed and nose wheel is chocked
How many cords can be showing on the main gear tires for an out-and-back or cross country for Michelin and Good Year tires?
No cords on a Michelin tire
Ensure no angled cords after the zero degree cords are showing
When must you turn on engine anti-ice prior to engine takeoff run up?
When the ambient temperature is less than 40F (4C) or the density altitude is -1000 or below.
When do you turn of engine anti-ice if the weather required you to use it on takeoff?
Turn anti-ice off no earlier than deselection of AB and no later than the first level-off check
