Student Handout

Question 1

As PC of an Army helicopter, you have determined that it will be necessary to climb to 12500’ PA for approximately 20 mins in order to clear a mountain range.
a. Will it be necessary for you to use oxygen?

Answer 1

no

Question 2

As PC of an Army helicopter, you have determined that it will be necessary to climb to 12500’ PA for approximately 20 mins in order to clear a mountain range.
b. How long could you fly at the altitude stated before oxygen would be required?

Answer 2

30 minutes

Question 3

As PC of an Army helicopter, you have determined that it will be necessary to climb to 12500’ PA for approximately 20 mins in order to clear a mountain range.
c. You have been asked to take parachutists to the highest altitude possible for a High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) jump. You do not have oxygen on board your helicopter. To what altitude may you take them?

Answer 3

14,000 PA

Question 4

As PC of an Army helicopter, you have determined that it will be necessary to climb to 12500’ PA for approximately 20 mins in order to clear a mountain range.
d. One leg of your cross country flight will take less than an hour. You must clear an 11500 foot MSL mountain pass. You have determined that your PA will be the same as your MSL altitude. Will you be able to fly that portion of your cross country flight at that altitude?

Answer 4

yes

Question 5

As PC of an Army helicopter, you have determined that it will be necessary to climb to 12500’ PA for approximately 20 mins in order to clear a mountain range.
e. At what altitude must all the occupants of an unpressurized Army aircraft use oxygen?

Answer 5

above 14,00’ PA

Question 6

Each PC shall, before beginning a flight, familiarize himself with all available information concerning that flight. This information must include:
a. At takeoff, rotary-wing aircraft flying under VFR rules must have enough fuel to reach the destination and have a planned reserve of

Answer 6

20 mins at cruise

Question 7

Each PC shall, before beginning a flight, familiarize himself with all available information concerning that flight. This information must include:
b.In order to fly under VFR rules, destination weather must be forecast to be >_ VFR minimums at ETA through

Answer 7

1 hour after ETA

Question 8

Each PC shall, before beginning a flight, familiarize himself with all available information concerning that flight. This information must include:
c.What are the Special VFR (SVFR) minimal for Army helicopters?

Answer 8

1/2 mi visibility and clear of clouds unless a higher minimum is required at the airfield

Question 9

Each PC shall, before beginning a flight, familiarize himself with all available information concerning that flight. This information must include:
d. What is the weather forecast void time?

Answer 9

1 hr 30 mins

Question 10

Each PC shall, before beginning a flight, familiarize himself with all available information concerning that flight. This information must include:
e. What is the minimum altitude for crossing Wildlife Refuges Areas?

Answer 10

2000 feet above the surface

Question 11

Each PC shall, before beginning a flight, familiarize himself with all available information concerning that flight. This information must include:
f. What minimum weather must be reported to enter any core surface area of controlled airspace VFR?

Answer 11

1000 feet ceiling and 3 SM visibility

Question 12

Above what altitude does the cruising altitude rule begin?

Answer 12

above 3000 feet

Question 13

On a magnetic course of ____degrees through_____degrees (easterly direction), what altitudes are observed? Any_______altitude plus_____feet.

Answer 13

0, 179, odd thousand feet MSL, 500

Question 14

On a magnetic course of ____degrees through_____degrees (westerly direction), what altitudes are observed? Any_______altitude plus_____feet.

Answer 14

180, 359, even thousand feet MSL, 500

Question 15

What is a Terminal Radar Service Area (TRSA)

Answer 15

areas where participating pilots can receive additional radar services have been redefined as TRSA Service

Question 16

How would an Army aviator participate in a TRSA?

Answer 16

Contact the radar approach control and avail themselves of the TRSA Services
NOTE: Refer to AIM, para 3-4-3

Question 17

Can an Army pilot flying an Army helicopter legally enter a Resticted Area VFR?

Answer 17

yes, with authorization from the using or controlling agency first
NOTE: Refer to AIM, para 3-4-4

Question 18

What is the purpose of a Warning Area

Answer 18

to warn nonparticipating pilots of the potential danger from activity that may be hazardous to nonparticipating aircraft
NOTE:Refer to AIM, para 3-4-5

Question 19

There are no restrictions on through flight for VFR aircraft flying in a Military Operations Area (MOA). What procedure should be followed prior to entering an MOA?

Answer 19

Pilots should contact any FSS within 100mi of the area to obtain accurate real time information concerning the MOA hours of operation. Prior to entering an active MOA, pilots should contact the controlling agency for traffic advisories
NOTE: Refer to AIM, para 3-4-6

Question 20

What is the purpose of an Alert Area?

Answer 20

to inform nonparticipating pilots of areas that may contain a high volume of pilot training or an unusual type of aerial activity
NOTE: Refer to AIM, para 3-5-3

Question 21

How could an Army aviator become aware of a possible Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) along the route of flight?

Answer 21

The pilot should check appropriate NOTAMs during flight planning.

Question 22

Would providing a safe environment for the operation of disaster relief aircraft be a possible reason to create a TFR?

Answer 22

yes

Question 23

IAW AR 95-1, how must a military flight plan be filed

Answer 23

local commanders will establish policies specifying the flight plan or operator’s log to be used. (AR 95-1 ch.5, section 5-2d)

Question 24

What publication provides instructions for completing DD Form 175 flight plan entries?

Answer 24

General Planning (GP) ch.4

Question 25

With an Army aircraft bearing the serial number 57-9555, what entry would be placed in the “Aircraft Call Sign” block on the DD Form 175

Answer 25

R79555, GP page 4-7, Item 2

Question 26

For a flight departing from Eglin Air Force Base, which flight plan would you file?

Answer 26

DD Form 175

Question 27

Are notations required on flight plans when VIP’s are on board the aircraft?

Answer 27

yes, per GP Section 4-3 page 4-16

Question 28

How is fuel on board listed on a DD 175

Answer 28

hours plus minutes, total time the aircraft can stay aloft (also called maximum time aloft until fuel burnout). GP pg. 4-15 item 14

Question 29

What would be an approved method for closing flight plans at military installations?

Answer 29

Per AR 95-1 page 41, para 5-5e, when the flight terminates the PC will ensure the flight plan is closed as shown in DOD/U.S Government FLIP. Per the GP (which is FLIP) page 6-10, section 6-9d, the pilot should verbally confirm closing with tower or base ops. Although the GP doesn’t specifically say so, communicating with ground control would also be acceptable.

Question 30

(True or False) Your destination, Big Town airport, is inside class D airspace. When you check the forecast weather, Big Town is forecasting conditions of 1200 feet ceiling and 2 SM visibility at your estimated time of arrival. You can legally file a VFR flight to this airport. Explain your answer

Answer 30

True. Per AR 95-1 Section 5-2, you may file a VFR flight plan to a class D airport that is reporting SVFR conditions, which are normally 1/2 SM visibility and Clear of Clouds

Question 31

What are the Rotary wing Day SVFR minimums for Fort Rucker operated airports/heliports?

Answer 31

300’ ceiling and 1/2 SM visibility Reference Area Planning AP-1, page 3-75

Question 32

When citing a previously filed FF form 365-4 for a normal loading, what is the correct method of entry for weight and balance on a DD 175

Answer 32

(Filed at)____/(date), GP page 4-16 Item 19, part c