***Low-Level / Tactical Mission Planning

Question 1

When is the power available check required?

Answer 1

Prior to low-level operations

Question 2

When must a second crewmember confirm the power requirements?

Answer 2

When the power margin is 10% or less.

Question 3

For Alternate Loading of Personnel, what restraint device may be used in lieu of a seatbelt or tiedown strap?

Answer 3

Personal snap link device.

Question 4

What is the purpose of identifying barriers in your navigation course?

Answer 4

The barrier will help show if you’ve gone too far on a leg.

Question 5

What is the purpose of including time control legs in your navigation route planning?

Answer 5

The time control legs can be used to help manage time-on-target in case of unexpected winds, navigation errors, or threats.

Question 6

What is the time-on-target tolerance for arriving at the planned objective point?

Answer 6

+/- 2 minutes of the flight plan arrival time.

Question 7

Flight below _____ is considered low-level flight?

Answer 7

300’ AGL

Question 8

What is the minimum enroute altitude for tactical/low-level operations?

Answer 8

50’ AHO

Question 9

When constructing a low-level route, what is the recommended maximum distance between checkpoints?

Answer 9

20 NM

Question 10

What are the selection criteria for the IP?

2.

Answer 10

The IP should be:

1. Over a prominent feature easily identifiable from low altitudes, and
2. Be approximately 1 to 5 miles from the objective point.

Question 11

When are NIBs required?

Answer 11

When an AF IMT 70 or equivalent is NOT used.

Question 12

What data should be used for computing mini-TOLD for the low-level mission?

Answer 12

Worst case.

Question 13

Calling out hazardous obstacles and assisting in navigation by identifying prominent features along the route is the responsibility of which crewmember(s)?

Answer 13

All crewmembers

Question 14

At approximately what angle of bank with the rotor blades be below the landing skid?

Answer 14

45 deg

Question 15

At approximately what angle should you approach ridgelines to provide an escape route in case of insufficient power or unexpected threats?

Answer 15

45 deg

Question 16

What are the two types of low-level navigation (flying)?

Answer 16

1. Low-level

2. Contour

Question 17

Which type of navigation should be used over friendly territory?

Answer 17

1. Low-level

2. Contour

Question 18

Which type of navigation should be used over friendly territory?

Answer 18

Low-level Nav

Question 19

If a checkpoint cannot be identified, what is the suggested leg time to use prior to turning to the next course heading?

Answer 19

Leg time + 10%

Question 20

When, during a low-level deceleration, is it permissible to rotate the aircraft around the transmission rather than the tail rotor?

Answer 20

While still above 50’

Question 21

What is the minimum altitude to initiate a Quick Stop maneuver?

Answer 21

50’ (50’-300’)

Question 22

What is the minimum altitude (in a surveyed low-level area or on a FAA//NACO Helicopter Route Chart) for NVG flight with less than 20% EMI?

Answer 22

150’ AHO

Question 23

What navigation equipment must be available for NVG flight below 300’ AGL?

Answer 23

GPS

Question 24

T/F - Only one operable radar altimeter is required for NVG low-level.

Answer 24

FALSE

Question 25

Clear moonless nights with average starlight provide approximately what percent illumination?

Answer 25

8%

Question 26

During the last 100’ of night unaided or NVG approaches, limit rates of descent to _____.

Answer 26

300 fpm

Question 27

Plan to arrive at the destination or refuel point with a minimum of _____ pounds of reserve fuel.

Answer 27

200 pounds