Main Flashcards
1(1). Once a “KNOCK IT OFF” is called, all participating aircraft will:
Ref: AFMAN 11-214 Chap: 3 Para: 3.4.2
A. Acknowledge with call sign in roll call fashion
B. Cease tactical maneuvering and end the scenario
C. Deconflict flight paths
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
3(3). Pilots will declare emergency fuel to the controlling agency as soon as it becomes apparent that an aircraft will enter initial or start an instrument final approach at the base of intended landing, or alternate if required, with ___ pounds of fuel (measured from the header tank) or less.
Ref: AFMAN 11-2MQ9v3 Chap: 3 Para: 3.11.3
A. 200
B. 250
C. 300
D. 350
C. 300
2(2). Normal recovery fuel is the fuel on initial or at the FAF at the base of intended landing or alternate. Establish fuel quantity locally or ___ pounds (___ pounds for aircraft carrying 1 or more ER tank), whichever is higher.
Ref: AFMAN 11-2MQ9v3 Chap: 3 Para: 3.11.1
A. 300; 400
B. 350; 450
C. 400; 500
D. 450; 550
C. 400; 500
4(4). Pilots will declare minimum fuel to the controlling agency as soon as it becomes apparent that an aircraft will enter initial or start an instrument approach at the base of intended landing, or alternate if required, with ___ pounds of fuel or less
Ref: AFMAN 11-2MQ9v3 Chap: 3 Para: 3.11.2
A. 250
B. 300
C. 350
D. 500
C. 350
5(5). Once airborne if revised forecast steady state winds at ETA (±1 hour) exceed flight manual limits, the PIC will, if fuel state and/or mission parameters allow, adjust ETA to either _____ or ________.
Ref: AFMAN 11-2MQ9v3 Chap: 4 Para: 4.2.3.2.1
A. Overfly the forecast winds out of limits by at least one hour
B. Return with sufficient fuel to fly low approaches for a minimum of one hour (or as directed by local operating procedures)
C. terminate the mission to arrive at airfield of intended landing one hour before that forecast period
D. A or B
E. A and C
E. A and C
6(6). Precipitation adversely affects aircraft performance and reduces visibility. If conditions permit, pilots should minimize exposure to all types of precipitation during all phases of flight.
Ref: AFMAN 11-2MQ9v3 Chap: 4 Para: 4.3.1
A. True
B. False
A. True
7(7). For air-to-air operations, a coordination brief between all involved players shall include the following:
Ref: AFMAN 11-2MQ9v3 Chap: 5 Para: 5.2
A. AFI 11-214 Air-to-Air Training Rules, operating area deconfliction, and FAA Special Request Approval
B. Emergency mission/lost link explanation, FAA special request approval, and operating area deconfliction.
C. Operating area deconfliction, emergency mission explanation and deconfliction, and AFI 11-214 Air-to-Air Training Rules.
D. None of the above
C. Operating area deconfliction, emergency mission explanation and deconfliction, and AFI 11-214 Air-to-Air Training Rules.
8(8). Aircrews will not takeoff if __________ turbulence is reported or forecast along the planned route of flight for clear air turbulence type III aircraft:
Ref: AFMAN 11-2MQ9v3 Chap: 4 Para: 4.2.2
A. light
B. severe
C. moderate
D. none of the above
B. severe
9(9). Abort the mission, regardless of apparent damage or subsequent normal operation, if any of the following occur:
Ref: AFMAN 11-2MQ9v3 Chap: 7 Para: 7.3.1
A. bird strike
B. over-G
C. flight control system anomalies (including uncommanded flight control inputs)
D. engine failure
E. All of the above
E. All of the above
10(10). The PIC is the final authority on the number of people allowed in the GCS (to include visitors) during operations.
Ref: AFMAN 11-2MQ9v3 Chap: 3 Para: 3.1.1
A. True
B. False
A. True
11(11). Aircrew will perform operations check at least _____. These checks will include fuel level, oil level, electrical, datalink, engine parameters and emergency mission status at a minimum.
Ref: AFMAN 11-2MQ9v3 Chap: 3 Para: 3.9.1.1
A. once every 30 minutes
B. once per hour
C. once every two hours
D. once per shift
B. once per hour
12(12). Change out one aircrew position at a time to ensure continuous monitoring of the aircraft. The ___ is the final authority in determining if circumstances are safe to replace aircrew positions.
Ref: AFMAN 11-2MQ9v3 Chap: 2 Para: 2.2.4.3
A. incoming PIC
B. outgoing PIC
C. both A and B
D. None of the above
A. incoming PIC
13(13). Aircrew will not place items (checklists, charts, etc.) behind the ___ at any time.
Ref: AFMAN 11-2MQ9v3 Chap: 3 Para: 3.1.3
A. flap lever, condition lever, throttle, or speed lever
B. control stick
C. KVM switch
D. PSO
A. flap lever, condition lever, throttle, or speed lever
14(14). The fuel heater will automatically shed when aircraft voltage drops below ___ V.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 1 Para: 1.15.23.4
A. 23
B. 24
C. 25
D. 26
D. 26
15(15). If DEEC fails, the backup mode torque schedule limits engine power as a function of OAT and density altitude, and will not allow a command greater than ___% torque.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 3 Para: 3.17
A. 28
B. 70
C. 78
D. 84
E. 96
B. 70
16(16). Use TERMINATE procedures when safety of flight is not a factor, and in the following cases:
Ref: AFMAN 11-214 Chap: 3 Para: 3.4.3.1
A. Below minimum altitude or minimum range, but when safety is not compromised
B. DLOs are met or are unattainable
C. Training Rules/other limits met
D. Exceeding area boundaries
E. All of the above
E. All of the above
17(17). Decreasing oil level may be an indication of an oil leak (external or internal), excessive oil consumption, or oil foaming. What are some important points to remember?
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 3 Para: 3.21 Warning & Caution
A. Minimize aircraft maneuvering and avoid excessive throttle movements.
B. Fluctuating oil pressure combined with fluctuating oil level may be an indication of a clogged oil vent line
C. Oil leaking inside the engine compartment can ignite and burn out of control resulting in the loss of the aircraft.
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
18(18). The Aircraft Component Currents Requirements chart shows typical continuous amperage for each device. However, momentary in-rush current can be up to ___ times as much when a unit is first turned on.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 3
A. 1 or 2
B. 1 or 3
C. 2 or 3
D. 2 or 4
C. 2 or 3
19(19). During a forced landing (and operating on battery power), once the landing gear is lowered, battery life may preclude another full landing gear cycle prior to a successful touchdown.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 3 Para: 3.52.8 Caution
A. True
B. False
A. True
20(20). Which of the following aircraft components draws the highest maximum amps?
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 3
A. MTS
B. Lynx SAR
C. Pitot heat
D. Ku-band datalink
E. Fuel heater
A. MTS
21(21). What is the maximum allowable EGT in flight?
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 5
A. 660 °C
B. 675 °C
C. 695 °C
D. 776 °C
B. 675 °C
22(22). Briefings and debriefings should take place in the following order of priority: Face to face, Telephonic/electronic, Airborne.
Ref: AFMAN 11-214 Chap: 3 Para: 3.3.1
A. True
B. False
A. True
23(23). ____ or lower should be used when penetrating areas of turbulence.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 7 Para: 7.2.1
A. VA (maneuvering airspeed)
B. VT (threshold speed)
C. VNE (never exceed speed)
D. VS (stall speed)
A. VA (maneuvering airspeed)
24(24). Which item has the greatest drag index?
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 3
A. TAMLG landing gear extended
B. Propeller unfeathered (not rotating, worst case)
C. Empty M-299 half rack (2 rails)
D. GBU-12
E. GBU-38
B. Propeller unfeathered (not rotating, worst case)
25(25). In altitude preference mode, changes to the power setting affect aircraft airspeed, while aircraft pitch responds to achieve a command altitude. If the aircraft is unable to maintain the set speed and altitude, it will achieve the fastest possible airspeed, while
maintaining commanded altitude.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 1 Para: 1.15.11.2.
A. True
B. False
A. True
26(26). In speed preference mode, the aircraft adjusts pitch in an attempt to achieve the commanded airspeed and power settings are commanded to achieve the set altitude. If the aircraft is unable to maintain the set speed and altitude, it will depart from the set altitude in order to maintain speed.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 1 Para: 1.15.11.1
A. True
B. False
A. True
27(27). A _____ indicates operating procedures, techniques, etc., which could result in injury to personnel and/or loss of life if not carefully followed.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: Foreword Para: Warnings, Cautions, Notes
A. Warning
B. Caution
C. Advisory
A. Warning
28(28). ____ expresses a provision that is binding.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: Foreword Para: Shall, Will, Should, May
A. Shall
B. Should and May
C. Will
A. Shall
29(29). The EPO switch disconnects ____ from the GCS.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 8 Para: 8.1.4.1.2
A. all AC power
B. all AC power and UPS output
C. UPS output
D. None of the above
A. all AC power
30(30). What does setting GCS Ignition to “Hot” do?
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 9 Para: 9.6.117
A. Enables the Engine Start Module (ESM)
B. Activates the EFIU
C. Activates the electric fuel pumps
D. A & C
E. All of the above
D. A & C
31(31). The EFIU monitors engine RPM received from the tach generator. If RPM drops below ____%, it automatically performs an in-flight restart.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 1 Para: 1.10.16
A. 28
B. 60
C. 78
D. 89.5
E. 92.5
C. 78
32(32). RPA crew will notify the controlling agency that they are “LOST LINK.”
Ref: AFMAN 11-214 Chap: 3 Para: 3.9.2.3
A. True
B. False
A. True
33(33). If both electric fuel pumps fail, _____.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 1 Para: 1.11.9 Warning
A. the engine will only continue to run until the fuel in the header tank is depleted
B. it is not possible to jettison fuel
C. the engine will immediately stop
D. A and B
E. All of the above
D. A and B
34(34). [Block 1] Batteries cannot be charged in flight. [Block 5] Supplied by either engine power or ground power, the aircraft electrical system has an on-board charging system for five batteries.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 1 Para: 1.12.1.5
A. True
B. False
A. True
35(35). The flaps are set automatically when airspeed exceeds ____KIAS or landing gear is up and ______.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 1 Para: 1.14.2.2
A. 134; airspeed hold is on
B. 110; cruise mode is on
C. 121; altitude hold is on
D. 100; the speed lever is full forward
A. 134; airspeed hold is on
36(36). Pilots must be alert to the possible consequences of deactivating SAS during flight. When SAS is deactivated, all ____ safety limitations are immediately turned off.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 6 Para: 6.7.2 Caution
A. stall protect
B. cruise mode
C. autopilot
D. engine over speed protection
C. autopilot
37(37). With Cruise Mode ON, control sensitivity is reduced. Roll, pitch, and yaw gains are scaled with airspeed. Scaling limits roll to ____ up to ____ depending on airspeed.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 1 Para: 1.15.4
A. ±5°; ±40°
B. ±10°; ±40°
C. ±10°; ±60°
D. ±15°; ±60°
B. ±10°; ±40°
38(38). Cruise mode is on when any hold mode is engaged, when stall protect is enabled, or anytime airspeed is over ____.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 1 Para: 1.15.4
A. .7 coefficient of lift
B. .8 coefficient of lift
C. 100 KIAS
D. 110 KIAS
E. 120 KIAS
D. 110 KIAS
39(39). Do not zero trims or pitch trims in flight. Doing so will result in a 125-knot airspeed hold command if airspeed hold is engaged.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 1 Para: 1.15.8 Warning
A. True
B. False
A. True
40(40). The ____ feature is the first level of stall protection provided by the autopilot. It automatically decambers the ailerons when AOA increases above +5º to prevent wing tips from stalling.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 1 Para: 1.15.12
A. airspeed limit override
B. aileron tip stall override
C. stall protect
D. cruise mode
B. aileron tip stall override
41(41). Upon lost link while jettisoning fuel, both jettison valves will remain open.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 1 Para: 1.11.8.4
A. True
B. False
B. False
42(42). [2410] Stall protect is turned on and off by the pilot, but only takes effect at speeds below ____.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 1 Para: 1.15.13
A. .7 coefficient of lift
B. .8 coefficient of lift
C. 100 KIAS
D. 110 KIAS
E. 134 KIAS
E. 134 KIAS
43(43). [2410] While in the Inactive state, if AoA increases above 7 degrees it will enter the pushover state. In the pushover state, the aircraft reduces the pitch command until the
AoA decreases below 3 degrees and airspeed increases above Vmin at which point it will transition to the recovery state.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 1 Para: 1.15.13
A. True
B. False
A. True
44(44). Mission programming defaults to “fly-to” logic. For each mission leg during autonomous flight, the aircraft will use the programmed settings for the upcoming waypoint. Once the waypoint is passed, the settings for the next waypoint go into effect.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 9 Para: 9.8.2 Note
A. True
B. False
A. True
45(45). Lost link programming and the emergency mission will not activate if “Lost Link - OK” is set ON during an operational mission.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 1 Para: 1.15.21 Caution
A. True
B. False
A. True
46(46). During a loss of command link, how much time passes until the RCM sends a reset command to the airborne modem?
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 1 Para: 1-107
A. Arming time + 180 seconds
B. Arming time + 100 seconds
C. Arming time + 60 seconds
D. Arming time + 30 seconds
E. Arming time + 10 seconds
A. Arming time + 180 seconds
47(47). If EGI or FCA ____ fails, the Ku SATCOM will not be able to aim properly, which may cause the aircraft to lose Ku-band link and go lost link.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 1 Para: 1.17.1.3
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
A. 1
48(48). The transmission of the C-Band LOS datalink is referred to as the _____ and _____, while the Ku-Band SATCOM transmissions are called _____ and _____.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 1 Para: 1.19.1
A. uplink; downlink; command link; return link
B. command link; return link; uplink; downlink
C. transmit; receive; command link; return link
D. command link; return link; transmit; receive
A. uplink; downlink; command link; return link
49(49). The IR nose camera has its own heater and fan to prevent fogging.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 1 Para: 1.27.2
A. True
B. False
A. True
50(50). The ice detector signal stays on for _____ seconds after the ice has cleared.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 1 Para: 1.30
A. 30
B. 60
C. 45
D. 90
B. 60
51(51). The ____ mode (of the ARC-210) provides continuous scanning of four preset channels.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 1 Para: 1.32.3.1.8
A. manual
B. scan
C. preset
D. anti-jam
B. scan
52(52). A ____ background (on a VIT data element) indicates an abnormal condition. This generally indicates that the value is out of the normal operating parameters and should be monitored.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 9 Para: 9.3.1
A. white
B. red
C. yellow
D. green
C. yellow
53(53). A ____ background (on the VIT data element) indicates a warning condition. This generally indicates the value is in a critical condition and will require corrective action.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 9 Para: 9.3.1
A. green
B. yellow
C. red
D. both B and C
C. red
54(54). The deice system’s automatic mode is intended to be used when the aircraft is operating autonomously. If outside air temperature is less than ____, pitot heat is automatically turned on.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 9 Para: 9.6.83
A. 0 °C
B. 15 °C
C. 10 °C
D. 21 °C
C. 10 °C
55(55). For an operational or emergency mission, when LOS TX #1 Inhibit is selected On, TX1 will be prevented from operating during that mission leg. What else is true about LOS TX Inhibit On?
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 9 Para: 9.162
A. This inhibit overrides any other programming and positively prevents the transmitter from operating under any circumstances
B. Transmitters will power up whenever triggered by later autonomous programming
C. Transmitters will power up whenever triggered by later autonomous programming inside of lights-on range
D. Transmitter frequencies will change to en route cruise settings
A. This inhibit overrides any other programming and positively prevents the transmitter from operating under any circumstances
56(56). In cruise mode, avoid flying the aircraft at AOA greater than ____ degrees. A high AOA can result in divergent roll oscillations.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 2 Para: 2.31 Warning
A. +2.5
B. +5
C. +7.5
D. None of the above
B. +5
57(57). The engine may exceed maximum allowable EGT when disengaging Altitude Hold with the throttle in the ____ position with DEEC in Backup Mode.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 2 Para: 2.31 Step 6 Caution
A. Full aft
B. Midrange
C. Full forward
D. Full reverse
C. Full forward
58(58). During an MCE gaining handover, the SATCOM command link is established when:
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 2 Para: 2.35 Step 24
A. I say it is
B. The “Ku SATCOM Command Link - lost” warning message disappears
C. System amps increase by approximately 10 amps
D. Uplink signal strength increases
B. The “Ku SATCOM Command Link - lost” warning message disappears
59(59). When flying without a lateral hold mode engaged, what is the maximum bank angle?
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 1 Para: 1.15.17
A. 30°
B. 5°
C. 0°
D. 40°
D. 40°
60(60). If executing a non-Push Button handover, it is necessary to update the datalink preset values found in Section 9; otherwise, the aircraft will retain the preset values for the losing GCS. Changing any of the preset
values in the HDD will result in all presets values being resent to the aircraft; however, entering an identical value in the HDD for a preset will not update any values.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 2 Para: 2.35 Step 31 Caution
A. True
B. False
A. True
61(61). When executing a Push Button Handover, verify the ____ button is selected after handover data is verified.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 2 Para: 2.35 Step 21
A. Apply
B. RL TX Enable
C. ARC-210 transmit
D. DVR Record
A. Apply
62(62). It is possible for the actual nose camera lens inside the fuselage to fog during descent. Fogging of the actual nose camera lens cannot be prevented with the use of nose lens heat. The Nose IR lens heater may be used to clear the nose EO camera.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 2 Para: 2.42 Step 4 Caution
A. True
B. False
A. True
63(63). The UPS batteries will still be providing power if they were not turned off prior to evacuation.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 3 Para: 3.63 Step 9 Note
A. True
B. False
A. True
64(64). With a left PSO rack (Pilot Station) failure or rack lock-up, the pilot has the option of sending the aircraft lost link prior to executing the PSO-1 Rack Lock-Up checklist.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 3 Para: 3.66
A. True
B. False
A. True
65(65). Loss of control may be indicated by complete failure of the aircraft to respond to pilot control command. This may be caused by ____.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 3 Para: 3.30
A. airspeed or pitot-static failure
B. catastrophic AOA failure below 134 KIAS with stall protect on, SAS failure
C. autopilot sensor failure, structural failure, or airframe icing
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
66(66). A stall condition may be indicated by _____.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 3 Para: 3.37
A. warnings on the pilot HUD
B. excessively high AOA
C. unexpected loss of altitude
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
67(67). Pitot heat does not guarantee absence of ice from the pitot-static system. Moisture can freeze in the unheated areas of the system. This malfunction may be indicated by an FCA PPT sensor warning message, abnormal attitude, abnormal airspeed indications, or a combination of any of these. These conditions may result in ______.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 7 Para: 7.3.5.1
A. aircraft pitch down or oscillation
B. loss of datalink
C. loss of aircraft control
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
68(68). Roll shaping limits the roll rate for pilot roll command inputs to reduce the possibility of lost link when rapid roll movements are used.
Ref: TO 1Q-9(M)A-1 Chap: 1 Para: 1.15.15
A. True
B. False
A. True