Low Level

Question 1

How is night VMC altitude determined?

Answer 1

it is 500’ above the highest obstruction
or
400’ above the highest depicted terrain contour plus one contour interval
-whichever is higher
-within 3 NM of planned route centerline

Question 2

How is the NVG latitude determined?

Answer 2

it is 500’ above the highest spot elevation
or
400’ above the highest depicted terrain contour plus one contour interval
-whichever is higher
-within 3 NM of planned route centerline

Question 3

Since man-made obstacles are not factored into the NVG altitude, how are they accounted for?

Answer 3

NLT 3 NM prior to any obstacle within the 3 NM centerline, aircrew must visually identify the obstacle
if unable, climb 500’ above
if insight, remain clear

Question 4

What navigation requirement must be met to fly lower than MSA at night?

Answer 4

ANP 1.0 (MC FOM of 5) or less

Question 5

What is a break turn?

Answer 5

a 60 deg AOB turn at 2G

Question 6

What is a hard turn?

Answer 6

45 deg AOB and sufficient pull to turn tightly and maintain energy

Question 7

What is a check turn?

Answer 7

a 30 deg turn for 30 deg of heading change