MAP (Tactical Flight Planning) Flashcards
PZ symbol
Pick-Up Zone (triangle)
LZ symbol
Landing Zone (triangle)
SP symbol
Start Point (square)
RP symbol
Release Point (square)
ACP symbol
Air Control Point (circle)
NIB symbol
Navigation Information Box (square w/triangle on top)
TDP symbol
Touchdown Point (X)
Antennas and Tower Symbols
Tee-pee with MSL # and AGL in (#)
Navigation standards if multiple maps are used; then…
number them and mark the top of the map with an up arrow for quick orientation in the cockpit.
Avoid planning route segments that require heading changes of more than (1)____ degrees (especially critical during (2)________________ ).
(1) 60
(2) NVG/multi-ship operations
Pick-up Zone (PZ) is
a geographic area used to pick up troops or equipment.
Start Point (SP) is
a well-defined point on the ground on which the route begins. Choose a point 3-8 KM from the departure point and aligned within a 30-degree arc from the course. SP quality is more important than distance and azimuth.
Air Control Point (ACP) is
a prominent designated terrain feature located along the flight route that facilitates navigation, control of speed, and control of en route fires. Choose a point 5-20 KM apart. Barriers that funnel to or signal over flight are critical.
Release Point (RP) is
a well-defined point on the ground on which the route ends. Choose a point 3-8 KM from the landing zone and within 30 degrees from the landing zone heading. The importance of a good RP cannot be over emphasized.
Landing Zone (LZ) is
a geographic area used to drop off troops or equipment. Land ± 50 meters of the ground tactical commanders intended landing point. Land ± 30 seconds from the air movement table touchdown time. Land ± 15 degrees from the planned landing heading.
Touchdown Point (TP) is
a point on the LZ where the first chalk of any serial lands.
Navigation Information Box (NIB) Place the
NIB to the left or right of the course line adjacent to the associated checkpoint.
Course Line – A solid line that connects the well-defined points or prominent terrain features chosen for the route. If the course heading is variable, _________________.
use a dashed line
(1)_____ Side Tick Marks – The distance tick marks will vary in intervals of (2)______________ apart. The tick mark intervals will decrease as the course line approaches the next checkpoint. The tick mark labels will indicate distance remaining to the next checkpoint.
(1) Left
(2) 10 KM, 5 KM, and 1 KM
(1)______ Side Tick Marks – The time tick marks will vary in intervals of (2)___________________. The tick mark intervals will decrease as the course line approaches the next check point. The tick mark labels will indicate elapsed time or time remaining from takeoff and/or the last checkpoint passed.
(1) Right
(2) 10 minutes, 5 minutes, and 1 minute.
Time Used along the flight route to facilitate ________________. Indicate additional time for acceleration or deceleration on the TDH card to enable accurate triple-checks.
navigation, control speed, and control en route fires
(1) .______ Time “00:00:00” – Used for time driven missions (H-hour).
(2) . _____ Times “0000” – Used for scheduling items such as preflight time.
(3) . ______ Times “00+00+00” – Used for event driven missions.
(4) . _______ Times “00:00:00”– Used as a tool to ensure you will arrive on time.
(1) . Hard Time “00:00:00”
(2) . Soft Times “0000”
(3) . Elapsed Times “00+00+00”
(4) . Intermediate Times “00:00:00”
Planners will confirm the accuracy of all times, distances, headings, and coordinates. Suggest using ______________ to verify the accuracy of the data within the tolerance listed in CH3 of TACSOP.
three different people
(1) . Ensure all times are within ___________.
(2) . Ensure distances are within _________________.
(3) . Ensure headings are within _____________.
(4) . Ensure coordinates are within _______________________.
(1) + 2 seconds
(2) + 300 meters or 0.2 NM
(3) + 2 degrees
(4) + 300 meters for military grid reference system (MGRS) or + 20 seconds for Latitude and Longitude
