N5101 Flashcards
What must the PIC do when low close in
obstacles are published?
In addition to complying with the published climb gradient, the PIC must also ensure that the aircraft can always vertically clear applicable published low close-in obstacles.
AFI 11-202 Vol 3, 5.4.1
What are the required publications and
equipment for a T-1 sortie?
• On all sorties, one aircrew member will carry a complete set of current aircraft technical orders (that is, TO 1T-1A-1, Flight Manual; TO 1T-1A-1-1, Flight Manual, Appendix 1, Performance Data; and TO 1T-1A-1-2, Supplemental Flight Manual.
o All aircrew members are required to carry a current TO 1T-1A-1CL-1 (pilot’s abbreviated flight crew checklist) and a unit-developed IFG.
o All aircrew members are required to carry a current TO 1T-1A-1CL-1-1 Pilots’ Fanfold Checklist.
• In addition to required publications, aircrews will carry a suitable terrain chart to cover the proposed route when flying outside the local area (e.g., Visual Flight Rules [VFR], Sectional Aeronautical Chart, Operational Navigation Chart [ONC], Tactical Pilotage Chart [TPC], Joint Operations Graphics [JOG]).
A life raft is required for overwater flight unless the only overwater portion of the flight is during the departure or approach phase or if the aircraft remains within gliding distance of land. Life preservers• should be carried onboard whenever a life raft is required.
• All aircrew members will have approved flight gloves in their possession while performing aircrew duties. In addition, aircrew members must wear these flight gloves during external aircraft inspection and servicing.
AFI 11-2T-1V3, 3.1.2
List three precautions crewmembers must
make to prevent FOD in and around the T-1.
Foreign Object Damage (FOD).
• Do not allow personnel to approach the crew entrance door or allow crewmembers to
open the crew entrance door when both engines are running. Personnel may enter and exit the crew entrance door with the right engine operating (and when the left engine is shut down).
• Limit power during ground operations to approximately 70 percent N2 in congested areas.
• Avoid prop or jet blast from other aircraft.
• Do not place objects other than flight gloves on the flight deck glare shield to prevent scratching and abrasions to the windshield.
• Do not pass open containers of food or drink over the center console or circuit breaker
panel.
AFI11-2T-1V3 3.1.7
Explain taxi clearances for the T-1.
Taxiing:
Obstacle Clearance. Do not taxi with less than 25 feet of wingtip obstacle clearance unless a marshaller is used in conjunction with a wing walker at each affected wingtip. When obstacles affect only one wingtip, the marshaller may also act as the wing walker and direct the aircraft while monitoring the affected wingtip. This requirement does not apply at the home station when fixed taxi • routes are marked and provide a minimum of 10 feet of wingtip clearance from obstacles and other aircraft. Never taxi with less than 10 feet of wingtip obstacle clearance.
• Taxi Interval. Do not taxi staggered and avoid taxiing too close behind other aircraft. Maintain a minimum of 150 feet in trail.
• Ice and/or Snow Conditions. Do not taxi during ice and/or snow conditions until all portions of the taxi route and runway have been checked for safe conditions. When ice and/or snow are present on the taxiway, taxi on the center line with a minimum of 300 feet of spacing. For removal of snow and ice, refer to the aircraft TO, command guidance, and TO 42C-1-2, Anti-icing, De-icing, and Defrosting of Parked Aircraft.
AFI 11-2T-1V3, 3.2
What is the minimum runway length and
width for the T-1?
Runway:
• The minimum runway length for T-1A takeoffs is 6,000 feet, critical field length (CFL), or the distance required to reach reference zero whichever is greater. Note: The minimum usable runway is computed between arresting cables located on or above the runway surface.
• The minimum runway length for full-stop landings is 6,000 feet or computed landing distance, whichever is greater. If a runway has landing distance available (LDA), the LDA must be at least 6,000 feet or landing distance whichever is greater. If the tabular data landing distance is within 1,000 feet of the total usable runway for landing, aircrews must use the longer of the performance chart or tabular data landing distance. If the tabular data landing distance is not within 1,000 feet of runway available, aircrews may use tabular data landing.
The minimum usable runway length for touch and go landings must be equal to or greater than the applicable touch and go • distance but never less than 6,000 feet. (See T.O 1T-1A-1-1 for touch and go distances for 15,500 to 12,000 pounds gross weight.) Touch and go distances reflect the most restrictive of the go or stop option from the appropriate decision point (flaps and throttles).
o From these points, the applicable touch and go distance allows acceleration, rotation, and climb to reference zero by departure end, or deceleration to stop within the runway remaining.
• Minimum runway width for takeoffs and landings is 100 feet.
AFI 11-2T-1V3, 3.3.6
What is a restricted low approach?
A restricted low approach is defined as no lower than 500 feet above ground level (AGL) or as directed by the controlling agency.
AFI 11-2T-1V3, 3.3.8
Discuss the restrictions for traffic patterns
in the T-1.
Traffic Patterns:
• Tactical Patterns. A tactical pattern is one turn to downwind and one turn to final either from initial or the closed pull up. Single-engine and no-flap tactical patterns are prohibited (simulated or actual). If necessary to configure during the break, establish the desired AOB prior to any configuration change. The minimum speed in the break is 160 KIAS.
• Closed Pattern (Tactical or Rectangular). The minimum airspeed to begin the closed pullup is 160 knots indicated airspeed (KIAS). Maintain 160 KIAS minimum during the pullup. On downwind, maintain minimum speeds for fuel weight and configuration.
Bank Angles. Pilots should adjust pattern spacing so they do not exceed 30 degrees of bank in the final turn or on final. Pilots should not exceed 45 degrees of bank anywhere in the traffic pattern, to include the break during tactical overhead patterns.
AFI 11-2T-1V3, 3.3.10
What things are considered critical phases
of flight?
Critical Phases of Flight. The following flight regimes are critical phases of flight:
• Takeoffs and landings.
• Traffic pattern operations (instrument and visual) after initiating the base turn.
• Low-level navigation (below 1,000 feet AGL).
• Precontact and contact positions.
• Airdrop maneuver (IP to target).
AFI 11-2T-1V3, 3.4.1.
When are you not required to do a cruise
checklist?
If actual cruise time will be of short duration (approximately 15 minutes), the cruise checklist does not have to be accomplished. If aircrews are transiting between different airfields located in close proximity to each other (approximately 15 minutes) and remaining below transition level, the pattern checklist may be accomplished in lieu of after-takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, and before-landing checklists.
AFI 11-2T-1V3, 3.4.3
What is the minimum point to point
altitude for VFR?
Minimum altitude for VFR point-to-point navigation is 3,000 feet AGL. Aircrews may
descend below 3,000 feet AGL as required for low-level entry/VFR arrival. Do not descend outside
of the area covered by the chummed low-level or VFR arrival chart. If flying below 3,000 feet AGL, the chart must be annotated with
applicable vertical obstruction data.
AFI 11-2T-1V3, 3.4.5.
What is the minimum altitude for approach to landing stalls?
Complete approach to stalls, traffic pattern stalls, slow flight, unusual attitudes, and flight characteristic demonstrations above 5,000 feet AGL.
AFI 11-2T-1V3, 3.4.5.2
What is the required WX for simulated SE
and 0 Flap patterns during night? Does this
WX requirement apply to circling approaches?
Simulated single-engine and no-flap approaches and patterns, as well as, circling approaches may be flown at night if the ceiling and visibility is at least 2,000/3 or circling minimums, whichever is higher.
AFI 11-2T-1V3, 3.5.3.1
The T-1 will not be flown in areas of
forecasted or reported ____________?
The T-1A will not be flown in areas of forecasted or reported severe turbulence, severe
icing, freezing rain, or freezing drizzle. Do not cruise or conduct multiple pattern operations in actual moderate icing conditions.
AFI11-2T-1V3 3.7.1.1
What wx is required to start an approach?
Do not begin a penetration, enroute descent, or approach unless existing ceiling and visibility meet the requirements below:
• Certified PWC 1 pilots require weather equivalent to published ceiling and visibility approach minimums.
• PWC 2 pilots require weather minimums of no less than a ceiling of 300 feet and visibility of 1 sm (5,000 feet runway visual range [RVR]) or published approach minimums, whichever is greater. EXCEPTION: PWC 2 pilots may utilize published ceiling and visibility approach minimums at home station.
Published ceiling and visibility approach minimums may be utilized if at least one • certified PWC 1 pilot is occupying one of the pilot seats.
• When overriding mission requirements dictate, operations group commanders may individually authorize any qualified T-1A pilot to use published approach minimums.
After starting an approach and the ceiling
drops below minimums what is required?
After commencing a penetration or approach, if weather subsequently is reported below the required minimums (ceiling or visibility), the approach may be continued to a missed approach or landing. Aircrew must ensure the aircraft has sufficient fuel to execute a missed approach and land at the alternate airfield with required fuel reserves.
PWC 2 decision height (DH), decision altitude (DA) or MDA will be determined by reference to the runway threshold elevation (THRE) or touchdown zone elevation (TDZE) for straight-in approaches and field elevation for circling approaches. Use field elevation if THRE or TDZE is unavailable.
AFI 11-2T-1V3, 3.7.5.1
