MQF Flashcards
1 (Core). The PIC will verbally report the incident to a supervisor or commander and prepare a
detailed written record within 24 hours or as soon as mission permits:
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A. In the event of a deviation from a flight rule
B. When given traffic priority by ATC in an emergency
C. Both A and B
2 (Core). The PIC will ensure compliance with the following:
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A. Aircraft technical order (T.O.)
B. Air Traffic Control (ATC) clearance and Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs)
C. Flight Information Publications (FLIPs)
D. All of the above
3 (Core). True/False, An ATC clearance is not authority to deviate from AFMAN 11-202 Vol 3. In an inflight
emergency requiring immediate action, the PIC may deviate from any rule to the extent required to meet
that emergency. When deviating from an ATC clearance, notify ATC of the action taken as soon as
possible.
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True
4 (Core). When an alternate airport is required and the pilot uses both ceiling and visibility weather
criteria to determine the suitability of the destination, total flight plan fuel:
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A. Need not include the fuel required for a missed approach at the intended destination.
B. Must include fuel for an approach and missed approach at the intended destination.
C. Must include fuel for an approach at the alternate.
D. Must include a fuel reserve of 25 percent of total flight time or 30 minutes, whichever is higher
5 (Core). When computing required fuel reserves for turbine-powered aircraft, you should use fuel
consumption rates for:
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A. Maximum range.
B. Best endurance.
C. Maximum range at 10,000 feet MSL.
D. Best endurance at 10,000 feet MSL.
6 (Core). The minimum turn altitude after an IFR takeoff is 400 feet above the departure end of the
runway elevation unless:
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A. Required by a published procedure
B. VMC
C. Required by ATC
D. A or C
E. All of the above
7 (Core). Aircraft with retractable landing gear will report their gear is down to ATC prior to _____.
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A. FAF
B. Crossing the threshold
C. MAP
D. Aircraft with multiple crew positions may omit the call to ATC if the crew has independently verified
the landing gear is down prior to crossing the threshold
E. B & D
9 (Core). PICs must plan a contingency procedure to account for one engine inoperative on takeoff. If no
other acceptable departure methods are available, and the mission justifies the increased risk, the PIC
may, after extensive preflight planning, reduce up to _____ feet per NM from the required climb gradient.
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A. 52
B. 48
C. 200
D. 152
10 (Core). An alternate is required when the weather forecast at the destination, including TEMPO
conditions, from ± 1 hour of ETA is less than:
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A. Ceiling of 5,000 feet and visibility of 5 SM
B. Ceiling of 2,000 feet and visibility of 3 SM
C. Forecast crosswinds are outside aircraft limitations
D. B & C
11 (Core). For fixed wing aircraft, the prevailing weather at the alternate ± 1 hour of ETA, including
TEMPO conditions (except those caused by thunderstorms, rain showers, or snow showers) must be
forecasted to be at or above the highest of:
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A. A ceiling of 1,000 feet
B. A visibility of 2 SM
C. A ceiling of 500 feet above the lowest compatible minimums
D. A visibility of 1 SM above the lowest compatible minimums
E. All of the above
12 (Core). USAF aircraft flying VFR in FAA Class C, D, E (below 10,000 feet MSL), or G (below
10,000 feet MSL) airspace must have a prevailing or flight visibility of _____SM and be _____ feet
below, ____ feet above, and _____ feet horizontal from the clouds.
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A. 2; 500; 1,000; 2,000
B. 3; 500; 1,000; 2,000
C. 2; 1,000; 500; 2,000
D. 3; 1,000; 500; 2,000
13 (Core). The OG/CC (or equivalent) is the approval authority to allow aircrew to fly practice instrument
approaches under VFR (AETCSUP). Which of the following apply?
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A. Maintain VFR cloud clearances and visibilities
B. Use terminal radar service when available
C. Make all required position reports
D. Receive ATC approval to fly the published missed approach.
E. All of the above
14 (Core). USAF aircraft flying VFR in FAA Class E and G airspace (at or above 10’000 feet MSL) must
have a prevailing or flight visibility of _____ SM and be _____ feet below, _____ feet above, and _____
SM horizontal distance from the clouds.
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A. 5; 500; 1,000; 1
B. 3; 500; 1,000; 2,000
C. 2; 1,000; 500; 2,000
D. 5; 1,000; 1,000; 1
15 (Core). For manned aircraft night operations, aircrew must have an operable flashlight.
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True
16 (Core). The PIC may make changes to the original filed flight plan without re-filing provided:
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A. The change does not penetrate an ADIZ
B. The controlling ATC agency approves the change for an IFR flight
C. The change complies with applicable host-nation rules
D. All of the above
17 (Core). By filing a fight plan, the PIC certifies all of the following except:
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A. The flight was authorized IAW AFMAN 11-401
B. The flight complies with ADIZ restrictions and special use airspace or MTR scheduling &
coordination procedures
C. The aircraft has been inspected and is deemed suitable for flight
D. The flight plan has been reviewed for completeness and accuracy
18 (Core). When weather conditions permit, regardless of whether an operation is conducted under IFR or
VFR, vigilance shall be maintained by each pilot operating an aircraft so as to see and avoid other aircraft.
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True
19 (Core). Unauthorized or impromptu flight demonstrations, maneuvers or flyovers are acceptable if approved by ATC.
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False
20 (Core). Aircrew will not fly if any alcohol was consumed within ____ hours prior to _____ or if
impaired by alcohol or any other intoxicating substance, to include the effects or after-effects.
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A. 12; preflight ground duties
B. 8; takeoff
C. 12; takeoff
D. 8; preflight ground duties
21 (Core). It is permissible for the PIC to retrieve all NAVAIDs, navigational fixes, and PBN instrument
procedures from an expired database, provided it can be verified with current FLIP.
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False
22 (Core). Aircrew have the requirement to tune, identify, monitor and _____ the appropriate groundbased NAVAID whenever practicable.
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A. Disregard
B. Ignore
C. Deny
D. Display
23 (Core). VFR-on-Top is:
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A. An entirely VFR operation during which an aircraft departs VFR, maintains VFR cloud clearances
while operating atop an undercast cloud layer, and completes a VFR descent and landing at the
destination airfield
B. ATC authorization for an IFR aircraft to operate in VFR conditions at any appropriate VFR
altitude
C. ATC clearance for an aircraft on a VFR flight plan to operate in IMC
D. None of the above
24 (Core). Which is a correct standard holding pattern in the National Airspace System?
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A. Right turns, 1 minute outbound legs when holding at or below 14,000 feet MSL
B. Left turns, 1.5 minute inbound legs when holding at or above 14,000 feet MSL
C. Right turns, 1 minute inbound legs when holding at or below 14,000 feet MSL
D. Right turns, 1.5 minute inbound legs when holding at or below 14,000 feet MSL
25 (Core). While being radar vectored for an approach, ATC clears you for the approach, but you are
below a published altitude restriction. You must:
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A. Climb to comply with the published altitude restriction.
B. Maintain the last assigned altitude until established on a segment of the published instrument
procedure.
C. Terminate the current approach and request new vectors.
D. None of the above
26 (Core). Before starting the initial descent into an airfield:
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A. Recheck the weather
B. Review the instrument procedures
C. Check the heading and attitude systems
D. Coordinate lost communication procedures, if necessary
E. All of the above
27 (Core). Unless the instrument procedure specifies otherwise, the remain within distance of a procedure
turn is measured from:
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A. The procedure turn fix.
B. The runway.
C. Final approach fix.
D. The MAP.
28 (Core). The final approach may be as much as _____ degrees off of the runway centerline and still be
considered a straight-in approach.
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A. 20
B. 30
C. 35
D. 40
29 (Core). When flying an ILS, if the aircraft is more than half-scale below or full scale above glideslope:
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A. Do not descend below localizer minimums
B. You must discontinue the approach
C. Descent may be continued to the DA if the glideslope is recaptured to within half-scale below or less
than full scale above glideslope
D. A or C
E. None of the above
31 (Core). Aeronautical charts do not depict man-made obstacles less than 200 feet AGL or a change in
terrain until it exceeds the chart contour interval (Exception: 150ft for JOG). The worst case would be a
199-foot obstacle on terrain with an elevation just below the next higher contour. For a TPC with a
contour interval of 500 feet, this results in an uncharted obstacle existing 698 feet above charted terrain.
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True
32 (Core). Pilots must adhere to the following when entering Class C airspace:
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A. Be in prior two-way radio communication with ATC
B. Do not exceed 200 knots at or below 2500ft AGL within 4 NM of the primary airport unless
authorized by ATC or required to maintain the minimum operating airspeed specified in the aircraft T.O.
C. Either A or B
D. Both A and B
33 (Core). An aircraft is considered in two-way radio contact if a controller responds to a radio call with,
“[call sign] standby.” If a controller responds with “Aircraft calling approach, standby” then two-way
radio contact has not been established.
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True
34 (Core). In order to avoid inadvertent flight into IMC while operating under VFR, anticipate IMC and
alter route of flight to maintain VMC unless safety dictates otherwise. If unable to maintain VMC:
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A. Immediately transition to instruments
B. Coordinate an IFR clearance
C. Cancel the VFR flight plan
D. All of the above
35 (Core). Aircrew will read back all taxi and hold short instructions.
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True
36 (Core). At an airport with an operating control tower, you must obtain clearance before (select the best answer):
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A. Taxiing and takeoff
B. Taxiing, proceeding onto a runway, takeoff
C. Taxiing, proceeding onto a runway, landing
D. Taxiing, proceeding onto a runway, takeoff and landing
37 (Core). Except for takeoff or landing, do not operate aircraft over non-congested areas at an altitude of
less than _____ft AGL except over open water, in special use airspace, or in sparsely populated areas.
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A. 500
B. 1000
C. 1500
D. 2000
38 (Core). Mission permitting, do not operate aircraft less than _____ ft. AGL over national recreation
areas and wildlife refuges.
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A. 500
B. 1000
C. 2000
D. None of these
39 (Core). The PIC shall not intentionally fly into a thunderstorm.
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True
40 (Core). Do not fly an approach or land at an airport where thunderstorms or other hazardous conditions
are producing hail, strong winds, gust fronts, heavy rain, lightning, windshear or microbursts unless the
runway and flight path are clear of hazards.
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True
41 (Core). If the reported weather decreases below lowest compatible approach minimums after _____ ,
the approach may be continued to the appropriate MAP and a landing may be accomplished if all criteria
for landing are met.
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A. Beginning a descent
B. Receiving radar vectors for an approach
C. Established on any segment of an approach prior to the missed approach point
D. All of the above
E. B and C only
42 (Core). For loss of cabin pressure, pilots should initiate an immediate descent to the lowest practical
altitude, preferably below _____ . Do not allow cabin altitude to remain above _____ unless occupants
are wearing functional pressure suits.
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A. 10,000 ft MSL; 13,000 ft MSL
B. 10,000 ft MSL; 18,000 ft MSL
C. 13,000 ft MSL; 18000 ft MSL
D. 18,000 ft MSL; FL250
43 (Core). If conditions (weather, airspace, etc.) prevent completing the mission under VFR, the PIC will
alter the route of flight and continue VFR:
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A. Until reaching the destination
B. Until obtaining an IFR clearance
C. Until landing at a suitable location
D. Any of the above
44 (Core). If an aircrew member remains after flying to perform official duties, the crew rest period
begins after termination of these duties.
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True
45 (Core). Aircrew may initiate mission-related communication with official agencies without
interrupting crew rest.
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True
46 (Core). When the missed approach is initiated prior to the MAP, unless otherwise cleared by ATC,
_____ .
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A. After announcing your intentions, begin the missed approach procedure from that point
B. Fly the instrument procedure as specified on the approach plate, including altitude restrictions, to the
MAP
C. Remain at or above the MDA, DA, or DH
D. B and C